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INTEGRATED 
ANNUAL REPORT 
2019

RE-IMAGINING 
MINING TO 
IMPROVE 
PEOPLE’S LIVES 

INTRODUCTION AND GROUP PERFORMANCE

 RE-IMAGINING MINING 
TO IMPROVE PEOPLE’S LIVES

This is Anglo American’s clear and guiding Purpose, 
closely aligned with our longstanding reputation as a 
leader in sustainable mining and with the billions of people 
who rely on our products every day. At Anglo American, 
we are working to make a sustainable future a reality – 
combining integrity, creativity and smart innovation with 
the utmost consideration for all our stakeholders. 

We are focused on enhancing the quality of our business 
through the disciplined allocation of capital, while staying 
attuned to the demands and expectations of our changing 
world, so that we grow our business safely, sustainably 
and responsibly, for the benefit of all.

Cover images

1.  Thermal Coal’s Greenside colliery in South Africa 
has installed a 90 kWh solar farm grid which is 
linked to the national grid. The plant produces 
enough energy to power all the surface offices 
at the mine.

2.  Our metals are the essential ingredients in 

smartphones, electric cars and wind turbines, 
while also purifying traditional vehicle and 
other emissions. 

3.  Our Iron Ore business in Brazil continues to 
support several community projects. Here,  
at a school near the Minas-Rio mine site in 
Minas Gerais, pupils plant seedlings in the 
school garden’s greenhouse.

4.  At Minas-Rio, equipment instructor  

Wanderlei de Oliveira examines data relating  
to the height definition training simulator  
featured in the background.

5.  A Hyundai iX35 hydrogen fuel cell electric 

vehicle. The platinum catalyst in the vehicle’s  
fuel cell converts hydrogen to electricity, while 
emitting only water.

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INTEGRATED 
ANNUAL REPORT 
2019

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MINING TO 
IMPROVE 
PEOPLE’S LIVES 

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3

SUSTAINABILITY 
REPORT 2019

MINING TO 
IMPROVE 
PEOPLE’S LIVES 

Other sources of information

You can find this report and others, including the  
Sustainability Report and the Ore Reserves and  
Mineral Resources Report, on our corporate website.

   For more information, visit: 
www.angloamerican.com/reporting

Contents

 Sustainability Committee

Governance
84  Chairman’s introduction
86  Directors
90  Executive management
92  The Board in 2019
 101 
 102  Nomination Committee
 103  Audit Committee report
 110 
 110 
 116 
 124 

 Directors’ remuneration report
 Remuneration Committee
 Directors’ remuneration policy
 Annual report on directors’ 
remuneration
 Statement of directors’ 
responsibilities

 140 

 140  Responsibility statement

 Chief Executive’s statement

 Understanding our stakeholders
 Our material matters 
 The purpose to reward journey

 Strategic element: Portfolio 
 Strategic element: Innovation 
 Strategic element: People 

Strategic report
01  Group performance
02  At a glance
04  Chairman’s statement
06 
08  Our business model
10  
12  
14 
16  Marketplace review
20 
26 
36 
42  Capital allocation
44  Managing risk effectively
50 
52  Group financial review
56  De Beers
60  Copper
64  Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)
68 
72  Coal
79  Nickel and Manganese
83  Corporate and other

 Key performance indicators

Iron Ore

 Independent auditor’s report

Financial statements
 142 
 148  Primary statements
 152 
214 

 Notes to the financial statements
 Financial statements of  
the Parent Company

217  Summary by operation
219  Key financial data
220   Exchange rates and  

commodity prices

Ore Reserves and Mineral 
Resources
222  Estimated Ore Reserves
224 

 Estimated Mineral Resources

Other information
226  Glossary of terms
228   Alternative Performance 

Measures

232  Production statistics
235   Quarterly production statistics
236  Non-financial data
238   Disclosures related to the 

recommendations of the TCFD

239  Directors’ report
243  Shareholder information
244   Other Anglo American 

publications and legal disclaimers

Group performance

REVENUE

UNDERLYING EBITDA◊

OPERATING PROFIT

UNDERLYING EARNINGS 
PER SHARE◊

$29.9 bn

$10.0 bn

$6.2 bn

$2.75

2019

2018

$29.9 bn

$27.6 bn

2019

2018

$10.0 bn

$9.2 bn

2019

2018

$6.2 bn

$6.1 bn

2019

2018

$2.75

$2.55

PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO 
EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS

NET DEBT ◊

$3.5 bn

$4.6 bn

TOTAL DIVIDENDS 
PER SHARE

$1.09

ATTRIBUTABLE FREE 
CASH FLOW◊

$2.3 bn

2019

2018

$3.5 bn

$3.5 bn

2019

2018

$2.8 bn

$4.6 bn

2019

2018

$1.09

$1.00

2019

2018

$2.3 bn

$3.2 bn

GROUP ATTRIBUTABLE ROCE◊

NUMBER OF FATALITIES 

TOTAL RECORDABLE CASE 
FREQUENCY RATE (TRCFR)

LEVEL 4-5 ENVIRONMENTAL 
INCIDENTS

19%

2019

2018

4

2019

2018

19%

19%

2.21

0

4

5

2019

2018

2.21

2.66

2019

0

2018

1

   Alternative Performance Measures 
Words with this symbol ◊ are defined in the Alternative Performance Measures section of the Integrated Annual Report on pages 228 to 231. 

Basis of reporting

The Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2019 is 
produced in compliance with UK regulations. Additionally, we have compiled this report using  
the Guiding Principles and Content Elements set out in the International Integrated Reporting 
Council’s  Framework.

Integrated Reporting aims to demonstrate how companies create value sustainably over time,  
for a range of stakeholders – consistent with Anglo American’s Purpose, business approach  
and strategy. This report, therefore, includes a comprehensive overview of our material matters, 
in the eyes of our stakeholders, and the impact these matters have on the value we create. 

Measuring performance
Throughout the Strategic Report we use a range of financial and non-financial measures to 
assess our performance. A number of the financial measures are not defined under IFRS so 
they are termed ‘Alternative Performance Measures’ (APMs). We have defined and explained 
the purpose of each of these measures on pages 228 to 231, where we provide more detail, 
including reconciliations to the closest equivalent measure under IFRS. These APMs should  
be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or as superior to, measures of financial 
performance, financial position or cash flows reported in accordance with IFRS. 

Units
‘Tonnes’ are metric tons, ‘Mt’ denotes million tonnes, ‘kt’ denotes thousand tonnes, ‘Mct’ 
denotes million carats and ‘koz’ denotes thousand ounces; ‘$’ and ‘dollars’ denote US dollars 
and ‘cents’ denotes US cents.

Forward-looking statements
This document includes forward-looking statements. For information regarding forward-looking 
statements please refer to page 244 of this document.

Non-Financial Information Statement

We aim to comply with the Non-Financial Reporting requirements contained in sections 414CA 
and 414CB of the Companies Act 2006. The table below is intended to guide stakeholders to 
where the relevant non-financial information is included within our Strategic Report. Further 
information on the basis of preparation of our non-financial information can be found in our 
Sustainability Report 2019. 

Non-financial information in this report includes companies, subsidiaries and joint operations 
over which the Anglo American Group has management or acts as operator. It does not include 
independently managed operations, such as Cerrejón, Collahuasi and Samancor unless 
specifically stipulated where there have been significant incidents. It also excludes De Beers’ 
non-managed joint operations in Namibia and Botswana. 

Reporting requirement

Policies and standards

Outcomes and additional information

Page reference

Environmental matters

Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Way and Policy

Managing our environmental impacts

32

Climate Change Policy

Disclosures related to the recommendations of the TCFD

33 and 238

Energy and GHG Emissions Standard

Climate change

33-34

Water Policy and Water Management Standard

Water

Mineral Residue Technical Management Standard

Mineral residue management

Employees

Human rights

Social matters

Code of Conduct

SHE Way and Policy

HIV/AIDS Policy

Human Rights Policy

The Social Way

Responsible Sourcing Standard for Suppliers

Supply Chain Local Procurement Policy

Code of Conduct 

Business Integrity Policy

Anti-corruption  
and anti-bribery

Principal risks  
and impact of  
business activity

Non-financial KPIs

Building a purpose-led culture

Safety

Health

Human rights

Social performance

Supply chain

Supply chain

Building a purpose-led culture

Business integrity 

Our business model

Our material matters

Managing risk effectively

Key performance indicators  

32

32

41

38

39

34

34

35

35

41

41

08-09

12-13

44-49

50-51

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 
STRATEGIC REPORT AT A GLANCE

OUR BUSINESS AT A GLANCE

Anglo American is a leading global mining 
company, with a world class portfolio of 
mining and processing operations and 
undeveloped resources. 

We provide the essential metals and  
minerals that enable a cleaner, greener,  
more sustainable world and that meet the 
growing consumer-driven demands of  
the world’s developed and maturing 
economies. And we do so in a way that not 
only generates sustainable returns for our 
shareholders, but that also strives to make  
a real and lasting positive contribution  
to society.

DIAMONDS

  DE BEERS

COPPER

  COPPER

PGMs

   PLATINUM GROUP 
METALS

$558 million 
Underlying EBITDA◊

$1,618 million 
Underlying EBITDA◊

$2,000 million 
Underlying EBITDA◊

6% 
Group underlying EBITDA◊
30.8 Mct  
Production (100% basis)(1)

   For more information: 
See page 56

16% 
Group underlying EBITDA◊
2  
Greenfield projects 
Peru (Quellaveco)  
Finland (Sakatti) 
638 kt  
Production

   For more information: 
See page 60

20% 
Group underlying EBITDA◊
2,051 koz  
Production platinum
1,386 koz  
Production palladium

   For more information: 
See page 64

GLOBAL 
FOOTPRINT(2)

1

CANADA

FINLAND

UNITED KINGDOM

1

COLOMBIA

PERU

BRAZIL

1

3

CHILE

BOTSWANA

ZIMBABWE

2

1

2

NAMIBIA

1

1

2

5

6

1

2

SOUTH AFRICA

SHANGHAI

SINGAPORE

1

5

AUSTRALIA

(1)  With the exception of Gahcho Kué, which is on an attributable 51% basis.
(2)  Number of operating mining assets/major projects under development per business unit.  

More detailed maps can be found in the business unit reviews on pages 56 to 82.

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 BULK COMMODITIES AND OTHER MINERALS

CORPORATE AND OTHER

  IRON ORE

  METALLURGICAL COAL

  THERMAL COAL

$3,407 million 
Underlying EBITDA◊

$1,707 million 
Underlying EBITDA◊

$125 million 
Underlying EBITDA◊

17% 
Group underlying EBITDA◊
22.9 Mt  
Production  
metallurgical

1% 
Group underlying EBITDA◊
26.4 Mt  
Production  
thermal – export

   For more information: 
See page 72

   For more information: 
See page 72

34% 
Group underlying EBITDA◊
42.4 Mt  
Production  
iron ore – Kumba

23.1 Mt (wet basis) 
Production  
iron ore – Minas-Rio

   For more information: 
See page 68

GEOGRAPHIC 
OVERVIEW

$(43) million 
Underlying EBITDA◊

   For more information: 
See page 83

   NICKEL AND 
MANGANESE
$634 million 
Underlying EBITDA◊

6% 
Group underlying EBITDA◊
42.6 kt  
Production nickel
3.7 Mt  
Production manganese ore 
and alloy

   For more information: 
See page 79

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES(3)

WAGES AND BENEFITS PAID(4)

Brazil

Chile

Other South America

North America

South Africa

Other Africa

Australia/Asia

Europe

Thousand

4

4

–

1

Brazil

Chile

Other South America

North America

45

South Africa

Other Africa

Australia/Asia

Europe

4

3

2

63

TAXES BORNE(5)

LOCAL PROCUREMENT SPEND(6)

(3)  Throughout this report, 

‘employees’ is the average  
number of Group employees, 
excluding employees of 
contractors, associates’ and  
joint ventures’, and including a 
proportionate share of employees 
within joint operations.

(4)  Includes social security costs of 
$182 million borne by the Group.

(5)  Based on numbers disclosed 
within the Group’s income 
statement and excludes the 
impact of certain associates 
and joint ventures.

(6)  See page 227 for definition.

Brazil

Chile

Other South America

North America

South Africa

Other Africa

Australia/Asia

Europe

$m

178

381

6

10

Brazil

Chile

Other South America

North America

1,537

South Africa

Other Africa

Australia/Asia

Europe

179

662

82

3,035

$m

174

391

46

80

1,751

212

441

372

3,467

$m

93

71

74

66

2,366

811

61

217

3,759

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 
STRATEGIC REPORT CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT

RE-IMAGINING MINING TO 
IMPROVE PEOPLE’S LIVES


As a major supplier of metals and  
minerals vital to the world’s transition to a 
more sustainable future, Anglo American 
has a special obligation to operate in  
a safe, responsible way so that our 
environmental and societal footprint is  
a positive one, both during the lifetime  
of our mines and beyond.”

Stuart Chambers 
Chairman

our stakeholders experience us, and building 
the ever greater relevance of mined products 
in society’s mind. 

mining’s challenges – with safety first, and 
spanning energy, water, noise, dust and 
emissions, to name a few.

During 2019, Anglo American built 
upon its remarkable business 
turnaround of the previous three 
years. I am pleased to report that 
the foundations are in place for a 
further step-change in operational and 
financial performance. The Group is 
taking an innovative approach by 
combining technology, digitalisation 
and sustainability to re-imagine mining. 
Why? To improve people’s lives – 
for our employees, our stakeholders 
and for society as a whole.

Mining with purpose
Anglo American was well advanced in the 
formulation of its Purpose when I joined 
as chairman in 2017. A thorough process 
involving employees and numerous 
stakeholders brought us to an outcome 
which could hardly be more pertinent for  
our industry and for the challenges that the 
world is facing today.

As a major global mining company with a  
deep sense of responsibility, it is entirely 
appropriate for the Board, the executive team 
and all our people to be guided by such a 
clear Purpose. It is our duty to be true to it.

Safety
Starting with safety, in 2019, the Group’s injury 
rate continued its positive trajectory trend to a 
new record low but, agonisingly, in our 
managed operations, we lost four employees 
in work-related fatal incidents: two people died 
at our Copper assets in South America, one at 
Metallurgical Coal in Australia and one at our 
Thermal Coal business in South Africa.

No company can claim to be sustainable if 
it is not doing its utmost to safeguard and 
enhance the well-being of the people who 
work for it. Zero harm, therefore, has always 
been the paramount consideration of the 
Board, and we must continue to strive to raise 
our safety performance so that we do get to, 
and stay at, zero.

Our Elimination of Fatalities Taskforce has 
completed assessments of all the sites 
we manage. The Taskforce’s findings and 
recommendations are helping us to prioritise 
actions to prevent incidents with the potential 
for loss of life and ensure that everyone who 
works for us returns home safely at the end 
of their working day.

That means staying at the forefront of business 
sustainability – which for us means changing 
many of the basic physical processes of 
producing metals and minerals, improving how 

Sustainable mining
In terms of sustainability more broadly, we are 
taking a distinct approach by adopting new, 
and combining existing, technologies to solve 

04

Wrapping together technology, digitalisation 
and our ambitious Sustainable Mining Plan, our 
FutureSmart Mining™ programme has shown 
us the significant potential that innovation has  
to transform the environmental and societal 
footprint of our business – in many cases also 
embracing circular economy principles, which 
the Board wholeheartedly supports. 

Our Sustainable Mining Plan commits us to a 
series of ambitious goals relating to three major 
areas of sustainability aligned to the UN’s 2030 
Sustainable Development Goals: to be a  
trusted corporate leader; to create a healthy 
environment; and to foster and sustain  
thriving communities. The technologies and 
digitalisation that I have referred to are clearly 
critical enablers to our stretching healthy 
environment goals, particularly in relation to 
climate change, greenhouse gas (GHG) 
emissions, and water usage. I am pleased to 
report that we are now seeing certain of these 
being rolled out at scale in our operations – in 
Chile, in Brazil and South Africa.

Just as significantly, other technologies are 
helping us cater to consumers’ understandable 
desire to trust the provenance of the raw 
materials they are ultimately buying, by 
using blockchain, for example, to trace our 
diamonds all the way back through the value 
chain to the mine. The development of such 
ethical value chains is an important part of 
our trusted corporate leader ambition.

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 Our portfolio and performance
In 2019, we continued to reap the benefit of the 
root and branch transformation of the business 
that Mark Cutifani and his team have led. Our 
much-upgraded asset portfolio and our focus 
on efficiency and productivity are underpinning 
a strong operational and financial performance.

At the operating-asset level, the turnaround  
has been remarkable. By way of illustration,  
and by comparison with 2012, physical 
production has increased by 12%, despite the 
number of assets halving, while production per 
employee, on a copper equivalent basis, has 
more than doubled. 

Looking forwards, Anglo American has one of 
the clearest growth pathways in the sector, 
benefiting from a number of options within the 
portfolio. Our growth profile also brings the 
benefit of continuing the trajectory of our 
portfolio towards those products that are 
essential for a fast growing global population 
and a more sustainable future.

We are continuing to generate strong cash flows 
that we are using to invest in the future of the 
business and deliver sustainable returns to our 
shareholders. In 2019, revenue increased by  
8% to $29.9 billion and underlying EBITDA 
increased to $10.0 billion. Profit attributable to 
equity shareholders was $3.5 billion, in line with 
2018, and net debt increased from $2.8 billion to 
$4.6 billion, reflecting the current investment 
phase in our flagship Quellaveco project and 
other smaller value-adding projects.

Given our strong balance sheet, cash flows and 
our confidence in our funding of value-accretive 
growth opportunities, we deemed it appropriate 
at the half year to return excess cash to 
shareholders through a share buyback 
programme. This additional return of up to 
$1 billion recognises the resilience of our 
business and builds upon the $3.9 billion of 
cash that we will have returned to shareholders 
by May 2020, since reinstating the dividend 
in mid-2017.

Despite 2019 being a mixed year for certain 
product prices, the Board is recommending 
a final dividend of 47 cents per share, bringing 
the total for the year to $1.09 per share, in line 
with our 40% of underlying earnings payout 
policy and representing an increase of 9% over 
the total distribution for 2018.

I am pleased that the shareholder experience 
was again a positive one in 2019, with a  
Total Shareholder Return (TSR) of 31% against  
a FTSE 100 TSR of 17% and a FTSE 350 mining 
index TSR of 18%. 

A still uncertain economic 
environment
In 2019, markets reflected the effects of ongoing 
global trade tensions, with the uncertainties 
posed by tariffs between the US and China 
weighing on global economic confidence. 
India’s growth flagged, with the Eurozone 
remaining flat for the year. Manufacturing 
production has slowed, as have exports, with 
big exporting economies such as Germany  
and Japan being caught up in the fall-out.  
And, in 2020, we have seen the destabilising 
effects of the coronavirus outbreak.

In order to ensure that the business is resilient 
to what we expect to be continued geo-political 
uncertainties and societal change, we must 
also continue to focus on the high quality of  
our products and the value that our Marketing 
business is able to derive from them through its 
prized customer relationships. 

Governance
Rightly, business is moving beyond the idea 
of seeking only to serve ‘shareholder value’ 
and is forging a wider purpose that serves 
the interests of all stakeholders. With trust 
in business at reduced levels, and as 
governments are seen by many to be failing 
to address crucial social, economic and 
environmental issues, and particularly 
climate change, broader society increasingly 
expects business to step up and to assume 
a leading role in finding solutions to the 
world’s pressing challenges.

These expectations are clearly evidenced 
by the increasing amount of capital that is 
being diverted into environmental, social, 
and governance (ESG) funds. We welcome  
this shift, it being aligned to our company’s 
Purpose and the full impact decision-making 
that Anglo American’s Board encourages.  
(See Section 172 Statement on page 10.)

In 2019, as a Board, we have again 
considered the interests of a wider group of 
stakeholders than shareholders alone in the 
performance of our duties. During the year, 
we supplemented our existing means of 
employee engagement by forming a Global 
Workforce Advisory Panel, comprising some 
12 employees drawn from across our business, 
and chaired by our senior independent director 
Byron Grote. The Panel held its first meeting in 
October in South Africa. 

Anglo American has also conducted an 
in-depth global survey of our roughly 
60,000 direct employees and we have 
intensified our efforts to align the everyday 
experience of Anglo American to our 
Purpose and our Values.

Our Board
It is vital that we have an appropriate mix of 
skills, experience and overall diversity around 
the Boardroom table. The Board must then 
support management in fostering a more 
inclusive business that reflects the Group’s 
footprint and the diverse workforces in our 
operating jurisdictions. Board members also 
need to be exposed to the full breadth of 
the business that they govern, including 
appropriate engagement with as broad a 
spectrum of our stakeholders as possible,  
as well as proper familiarisation with the 
operational and commercial aspects of 
the business.

In 2019, there were several changes to the 
Board as part of the continuous refreshment 
cycle. At the start of the year, Byron Grote was 
appointed our senior independent director, 
while retaining his chairmanship of the Audit 
Committee. In April, Marcelo Bastos, who has 
extensive operational and project experience in 
mining, particularly in South America, was 
appointed to the Board and the Sustainability 
Committee. Jack Thompson, to whom I paid 
tribute last year, retired from the Board at the 
end of the AGM and was succeeded as chair  
of the Sustainability Committee by Ian Ashby.  
In August, Nolitha Fakude stepped down to 
become chairman of our management board  
in South Africa and joined the Group 
Management Committee. Hixonia Nyasulu, who 
has highly relevant experience in the natural 
resources, financial services and consumer 
industries, joined the Board in November. 
Finally, Nonkululeko Nyembezi, an engineer 
with extensive experience spanning mining, 
steel, financial services, and technology, was 
appointed with effect from 1 January 2020.

Thanks
Finally, I would like to thank all of 
Anglo American’s employees, the senior 
management team and our Board members. 
Their hard work and determination to 
continue to drive improvement and to act in 
accordance with our Purpose and Values are 
central to how this company continues to 
perform and to improve people’s lives. 

Our Strategic Report
Our 2019 Strategic Report, from pages 2 to 83, 
was reviewed and approved by the Board on 
19 February 2020.

Stuart Chambers 
Chairman

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 
STRATEGIC REPORT CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S STATEMENT

RE-IMAGINING MINING TO 
IMPROVE PEOPLE’S LIVES


Anglo American stands out as a performance leader 
in the mining industry – we have transformed our 
operations and delivered significant financial 
improvement, while building our sustainability 
credentials through improving safety and 
environmental performance and building social 
partnerships. Guided by our Purpose,  
it is our people whose efforts bring to  
life the quality of our assets and our  
business as a whole.”

Mark Cutifani 
Chief Executive

We are unlocking the very significant 
additional potential that we see within 
the business – pushing productivity 
performance benchmarks, delivering 
volume growth from existing and  
new operations, and deploying 
FutureSmart Mining™ technologies. 
We are doing so safely and 
responsibly, maintaining strict capital 
discipline and creating a sustainable 
business in every sense.

Consistent delivery on our commitments 
continues to enhance Anglo American’s 
competitive position. We have again delivered 
a robust TSR for 2019 of 31%, outperforming 
both the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 350 mining 
index by some margin.

Safety
The safety of our people is always front of 
mind for me, as it is for our leaders across the 
business. Making sure every employee returns 
home at the end of each day, better for having 
worked at Anglo American, is the vision for 
safety and health that drives everyone in the 
business. In this context, it is tragic that we 
continue to experience serious safety 
incidents, in which four of our employees 
died in work-related incidents in 2019 in our 
Copper and Coal businesses. And while 2019 
saw the best safety performance in our history, 
our progress strengthens our determination to 
deliver on our commitment to zero harm.

Every individual who works at Anglo American 
must be unconditional about safety, no ifs 
and no buts. The Elimination of Fatalities 
Taskforce that we launched during 2018 has 
now covered all our managed operations, 
interrogating the key reasons behind fatal 
incidents, and is now prioritising actions to 
better identify and manage critical hazards to 
remove and reduce potential for serious and 
fatal incidents.

Across the breadth of our business, we recorded 
another all-time low total recordable safety rate, 
representing a 17% improvement since 2018 
and a 59% improvement over the last six years. 
In being unconditional about safety, major safety 
incidents will be consigned to history, as we have 
shown in most of our working locations. The 
delivery of zero harm is about delivering this type 
of performance at every location and with every 
individual in the business.

Financial performance
In 2019, underlying EBITDA increased by  
9% to $10.0 billion, while our mining EBITDA 
margin was in line with the prior year at  
42%. Operating profit increased by 2% to 
$6.2 billion, while profit attributable to equity 
shareholders was in line with the prior year  
at $3.5 billion. 

The single largest contributor to EBITDA 
growth was our Minas-Rio iron ore operation 
in Brazil – ramping up and exceeding our 
production and cost reduction targets, 
generating $1.2 billion of EBITDA in 2019. 
Across the balance of the business, strong 

precious metals and iron ore prices more than 
offset weaknesses in diamonds and coal and 
the effects of reductions in copper production 
through lack of water in Chile and electricity 
power outages in South Africa.

At the Group level, we generated attributable 
free cash flow of $2.3 billion, a 26% decrease, 
due largely to planned increased capital 
expenditure and higher cash tax payments.

We remain resolutely committed to our 
disciplined approach to capital allocation and 
to maintaining a sub-1.5   x net debt to EBITDA 
ratio. At the end of 2019, net debt on the 
balance sheet stood at $4.6 billion, an 
increase of $1.8 billion for the year, less than 
0.5   x EBITDA. The increased level of net debt 
reflects the investments we are making in  
the future of the business, progressing high 
quality growth projects across our product 
portfolio, balanced with a continued focus  
on shareholder returns.

Our return on capital employed (ROCE) of 19% 
was well above our targeted 15% through-the-
cycle return. While an individual year is too short 
a period to assess returns, our longstanding 
focus on cash flow covers the effectiveness of 
our operating initiatives, with ROCE measuring 
the efficiency of our capital deployment.

Combined with the proposed final dividend 
payment of 47 cents per share, payable in  
May 2020, total dividends paid to shareholders 
in respect of 2019 will amount to $1.09 per 
share, a 9% increase compared to 2018  
and in line with our policy of paying out  
40% of underlying earnings.

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 Since we reinstated dividend payments in 
mid-2017, Anglo American will, by May, 
have returned $3.9 billion to shareholders  
in cash, in addition to our current share 
buyback programme.

In recent years, we have brought on stream 
Grosvenor in Metallurgical Coal, Gahcho Kué 
at De Beers and the Minas-Rio iron ore mine, 
and we are well on track with the development 
of our new Quellaveco copper mine in Peru, 
with first production expected in 2022.

While our environmental goals will rely on 
many of the technologies we are deploying, 
we are also thinking innovatively to create 
regional ecosystems of sustainable economic 
activity, collaborating with appropriate 
development partners.

Operating performance
The implementation of our Operating Model, 
with our focus on efficiency and productivity 
improvements, continues to deliver significant 
safety, environmental and financial benefits. 
In 2019, we produced 12% more product on a 
copper equivalent basis from half the number 
of assets we had in 2012. As a result, our 
productivity per employee has more than 
doubled, supporting a 12 percentage point 
increase in mining margin.

Underlying cost and volume benefits were 
$0.4 billion – adjusted to $0.1 billion on a net 
basis to reflect factors beyond our control. 
Over seven years, we have delivered 
$4.7 billion of annual underlying EBITDA 
improvement in terms of costs and volumes. 
Such improvements have generally been 
achieved without additional capital, so we 
have continued to improve our ability to 
generate free cash flow and increase returns 
from existing capital employed.

Looking forward, we still believe there is 
significant further improvement. By 2022, we 
are targeting an additional $3-$4 billion annual 
underlying EBITDA improvement, before 
inflation, relative to 2017. We are starting to  
see this benefit come through in the numbers, 
including by meeting and then surpassing 
industry best-practice operational 
performance across our business; volume 
growth from existing and new operations; and 
the deployment of our FutureSmart Mining™ 
technologies, digitalisation and sustainability. 
It is this approach that is beginning to 
transform how we mine, process and market 
our products, providing ongoing step-changes 
in our performance.

Strategy: Portfolio
The quality, long life and growth potential 
of our mineral assets are the foundations of 
our global business. The transformed scope 
and quality of Anglo American’s portfolio 
over several years is contributing to our 
materially improved financial and operational 
performance. We will continue our discipline  
of divesting less attractive assets and 
replacing them with assets of a higher 
quality and cash generation profile, thereby 
continuing to lift the overall quality, margins 
and returns from the portfolio. 

We have a well sequenced range of high 
returning, quick payback growth options across 
copper, PGMs, diamonds and metallurgical 
coal. Our attractive organic growth pipeline is a 
key component of the long term sustainability of 
our business and we will also be agile to 
supplement that pipeline with suitably high 
quality external opportunities that fit our 
strategy and later-cycle portfolio trajectory.

Strategy: Innovation
Innovation and challenging the status quo is 
in our DNA as a company, part of our culture, 
and is at the heart of our Purpose.

We are setting out a very different future for 
mining – a future designed to further 
improve how our stakeholders experience 
our business, that has a much lighter 
environmental footprint, and that ensures the 
safe supply of metals and minerals that billions 
of people rely on in their everyday lives.

Our FutureSmart Mining™ programme 
brings together step-change innovation in 
technology, digitalisation and sustainability – 
working hand in hand towards a more 
sustainable mining configuration. When we 
talk about a lighter environmental footprint, 
we include reducing energy and water 
consumption, in addition to reducing our 
physical mining footprint. This is an integrated 
approach to innovation that is beginning to 
transform the nature and experience of 
mining and thereby improve people’s lives.

For instance, several of our new technologies 
are aimed at targeting the metal or mineral 
more precisely, with much less waste rock, 
and lower water and energy intensity, while 
others will ensure that our people are safely 
out of harm’s way through remote operations 
or other safety changes. These physical 
and digital technologies are all about 
mining sustainably.

Our Sustainable Mining Plan, integral to 
FutureSmart Mining™, commits us to a series 
of ambitious goals over the next decade. 
These goals relate to three major areas of 
sustainability aligned to the UN’s Sustainable 
Development Goals: trusted corporate leader 
(i.e. advocating for the highest standards of 
governance to drive transparency and trust 
in mining and mined products); thriving 
communities; and healthy environment. 

Strategy: People
Our Purpose is aimed squarely at people  
and how we can do things differently to 
improve the lives of those that come into 
contact with our business and our products. 
This approach begins with the people closest 
to our business, our employees, for whom we 
take great care to provide fulfilling work and 
clarity about their roles and the part they play 
towards our business objectives. 

During 2019, we completed a global survey of 
our employees, achieving above-benchmark 
levels of engagement of 83%. This is extremely 
encouraging and is based on feeling proud to 
work for Anglo American and recommending 
the company as a good place to work.

In the context of our commitment to creating 
an inclusive, diverse and engaging working 
environment that enables every person to come 
to work each day and give their very best, we 
also recently refreshed the behaviours that we 
expect from our employees and that relate to 
each of our six Values. These are important 
building blocks towards the high performance 
culture that we seek for outstanding people  
who believe in and are guided by our Purpose.

Mining with purpose
Anglo American today is a resilient global 
business, with a world class asset portfolio 
diversified across an attractive range of 
products, increasingly focused on those that 
contribute towards a cleaner, greener, more 
sustainable world and that satisfy the 
consumer-led demands of a fast growing 
global population.

We recognise our role in creating a sustainable 
future for what are essential raw materials for 
modern life. We must act in a way that is 
aligned with society’s rightfully higher 
expectations of us and of business as a whole. 
Guided by our Purpose, we strive to always do 
the right thing for our employees, our diverse 
business stakeholders, and our shareholders 
who, let’s not forget, ultimately are millions of 
hard-working people all over the world.

Mark Cutifani 
Chief Executive

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 
STRATEGIC REPORT BUSINESS MODEL

OUR BUSINESS MODEL

OUR STRATEGY

Portfolio
The quality and long life of our mineral assets are 
the foundation of our global business. We focus on 
securing and continuously improving assets that offer 
the most attractive long term value-creation potential, 
as measured by sustainable cash flow and returns. 

Innovation
Across every aspect of our business, we are 
thinking innovatively about how we work to 
ensure the safety of our people, enhance our 
sustainability performance, and deliver industry-
leading margins and returns.

The scale and diversity of our portfolio allow us to 
leverage our financial resources, technical expertise, 
and supplier relationships towards delivery on our full 
potential and to the benefit of our customers, creating 
a measured risk profile and supporting strong returns, 
through the cycle. 

Discovery 
See pages 24-25
Operating Model 
and P101
See pages 30

Marketing 
See pages 29-30

Project development 
See pages 24
FutureSmart Mining™ –
Technology, Digitalisation 
and Sustainability
See pages 31-35

People
Our people are critical to all that we do. The 
partnerships we build locally and globally are central 
to maintaining our regulatory and social licences to 
operate and our sustained commercial success.

We create inclusive and diverse working 
environments that encourage and support a 
high performance culture and innovative thinking.

Our Organisation Model ensures we have the right 
people in the right roles doing the right value-adding 
work at the right time, with clear accountabilities that 
minimise work duplication and increase capability 
and effectiveness.

MATERIALITY 
AND RISK

Identifying and understanding our 
material matters and risks is critical  
in the development and delivery of 
our strategy.

For our Material matters: 
See pages 12-13 

HOW WE CREATE  
SHARED VALUE

Anglo American draws upon a  
number of key inputs that, through  
targeted allocation, development, 
extraction and marketing, create 
sustainable value for our shareholders  
and our diverse range of stakeholders.

For our KPIs: 
See pages 50-51

OUR INPUTS

GOVERNANCE

Our governance controls ensure that 
we respond effectively to those matters 
that have the potential to cause financial, 
operational and reputational harm to 
our business, while acting ethically and  
with integrity for the benefit of 
all our stakeholders.

For our Governance Report: 
See pages 84-140

Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources: We have 
high quality and long life mineral assets across our 
businesses and across a wide geographic footprint, 
providing a suite of organic options for delivering value 
over the long term. Our Discovery teams work to 
discover mineral deposits in a safe and responsible 
way to replenish the resources that underpin our 
future success.

Relationships with stakeholders: Open and 
honest engagement with our stakeholders is critical 
in gaining and maintaining our social and regulatory 
licences to operate. Working within our social 
performance framework, it is our goal to build and 
sustain constructive relationships with our host 
communities and countries that are based on 
mutual respect, transparency and trust.

Know-how: We link our industry-leading technical 
and market knowledge across the Group to realise 
even greater value from our resource base and 
optimise mine production plans to ensure we 
provide products reliably to our customers around 
the world, meeting their specific technical and 
logistical requirements.

Other natural resources: Mining and processing 
activities have long been major users of water and 
energy. Our technical and social expertise combine 
to provide advice and support to our operations to 
mitigate their water and energy requirements, while 
also developing new technologies that have the 
potential to significantly reduce our physical and 
environmental footprint.

Plant and equipment: Our procurement and 
technical teams form strong relationships with  
major suppliers to deliver tailored equipment and  
other solutions to enable best-in-class operating 
performance and cost-effectiveness. We implement 
local procurement policies that support suppliers 
based in the host communities close to our operations 
– making a significant socio-economic contribution,  
as well as lowering logistics costs.

Financial: Our strong focus on productivity, cost 
discipline and working capital management helps 
to drive sustainable positive cash flows. Our financial 
resources are allocated to where they can deliver 
optimal financial returns for our shareholders.

HOW WE MEASURE THE VALUE WE CREATE

Safety and health

Environment

Socio-political

People

Production

Cost

Financial

   For our pillars of value: See page 15

OUR VALUES

Anglo American’s Values and behaviours are at the heart 
of everything we do. Guided by our Purpose and our 
Values, we enable high performance and purposeful action. 

Our Values and the way in which we, as individuals, 
are expected to behave are the foundation of our  
Code of Conduct.

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 OUR VALUE CHAIN

OUTPUTS

We will invest in those points in the value chain that provide us 
with the best return on our investment, while striving to meet 
the highest environmental, social and governance standards. 
Sustainable financial value can only be created by protecting 
the value of our natural and human resources.

Discover: Our geologists search for and discover new 
sources of the minerals that make our modern lives possible. 
Our search falls into two categories: greenfield exploration  
to find entirely new resources, and brownfield exploration to 
identify additional resources close to existing operations.  
We benefit from developing and using world class expertise 
and leading technologies, often that we have developed 
ourselves, to find deposits we can develop and mine in a 
safe and sustainable way.

Plan and build: Before we put a spade in the ground, our 
geologists and engineers work together using virtual mine 
planning systems to design the most effective, cost-efficient, 
environmentally sound construction and operational mine 
plan. This work can take several years, depending on the 
complexities of the orebody, the physical environment of the 
site, its location relative to power and energy supplies and 
the route to market.

Mine: In extracting the products that we all need in our  
daily lives, we draw on over 100 years of mining experience. 
Safety comes first: our whole way of working is focused on 
zero harm. We plan for the lifecycle of the mine and beyond 
and use our own technologies for reducing waste and 
protecting environments. We mine copper, diamonds and 
platinum group metals, as well as iron ore, coal and nickel.

Process: By processing, converting and refining our raw 
materials we produce what customers need. As well as 
creating bespoke products for our customers, our 
processing technologies enable us to reduce waste, save 
water, increase efficiency, drive innovation and, by adding 
value to our products, support economic growth in the areas 
we mine.

Move and market: After processing, we then transport 
often enormous volumes – particularly in the cases of iron 
ore and metallurgical coal – of our products to where they 
are needed, to our customers. We use the latest logistics 
technologies to co-ordinate and optimise our global shipping 
needs to deliver on time, every time. And we use our scale 
and detailed knowledge of the markets for our products to 
offer our customers a stable supply to their exact 
specifications – adding value every step of the way.

End of life plan: We don’t only plan for the lifecycle of 
the mine – we also take great care to look beyond and 
determine the rehabilitation of the site and the real benefits 
that will be felt by local communities, long after the site is 
closed. The technologies we use to rehabilitate help us get it 
right first time, which minimises our environmental footprint, 
while also safeguarding cash resources.

Our outputs are the products that meet the growing 
consumer and other demands of the world’s 
developed and maturing economies. Mining and 
processing activities also result in the unavoidable 
disturbance of land, generation of mineral residue,  
use of fresh water and energy, as well as atmospheric 
emissions and water discharges. We strive to minimise 
our footprint through our innovative technologies  
that are designed to support our approach to 
sustainable mining.

ATTRIBUTABLE FREE 
CASH FLOW ◊

GROUP ATTRIBUTABLE 
ROCE ◊

$2.3 bn

19%

TOTAL WATER 
WITHDRAWALS

209 Mm3

GROUP PRODUCTION 
GROWTH

12%

Since 2012

CO2 EQUIVALENT 
EMISSIONS

17.7 Mt

OUTCOMES AND 
STAKEHOLDER VALUE

As we strive to deliver attractive and sustainable 
returns to our shareholders, we are acutely aware of 
the potential value creation we can offer to our diverse 
range of stakeholders. Through our business activities 
– employing people, paying taxes to governments  
and procuring from host communities – we make a 
significant and positive contribution to the countries 
where we operate. Beyond our direct mining activities, 
we create and sustain jobs, build infrastructure, 
support education and help improve healthcare for 
employees and local communities. By re-imagining 
mining, we are improving people’s lives.

INVESTORS

$1.4 bn

SUPPLIERS

$3.8 bn

Total dividends paid  
and proposed

Local procurement  
expenditure

GOVERNMENTS

$3.0 bn

Taxes borne

EMPLOYEES

$3.5 bn

Wages and 
benefits paid

LOCAL COMMUNITIES

132,082

Jobs created and  
maintained through 
enterprise development 
programmes since 2008

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STRATEGIC REPORT UNDERSTANDING OUR STAKEHOLDERS

UNDERSTANDING OUR 
STAKEHOLDERS

Our Purpose and Values 
Anglo American has long understood the role 
of its business in society. In 2017, we began to 
validate our underlying Purpose with our 
employees, while also consulting stakeholders 
and shareholders, culminating in a Board 
discussion to encapsulate that Purpose as 
being to re-imagine mining to improve 
people’s lives.

Anglo American provides many of the  
raw materials our modern society needs, 
combining integrity, creativity and innovation 
with due consideration for all our stakeholders 
to better connect precious resources to the 
people who need and value them. We work 
together to provide our people with better 
jobs, a better education and better 
businesses, and we are building brighter  
and healthier futures around our operations,  
in our host countries and ultimately for billions 
of people around the world who depend on 
our products every day.

Our Values: Safety; Care and Respect; 
Integrity; Accountability; Collaboration; and 
Innovation guide our behaviour and shape  
our culture, and are fundamental to creating 
enduring benefit for all our employees, 
shareholders, and stakeholders in a way  
that demonstrably improves people’s lives.

Engaging our stakeholders
Healthy stakeholder relationships help us  
to better communicate how our business 
decisions, activities and performance are  
likely to affect or be of significant interest  
to our stakeholders, and provide the 
opportunity to co-create effective and lasting 
solutions to business and other challenges.

Anglo American’s stakeholders include our 
host communities, governments, employees, 
customers, business partners, multinational 
organisations, industry peers, broader civil 
society, trade associations and suppliers,  
in addition to our shareholders who own  
the business. In some instances, we work  
with representatives from multi-stakeholder 
initiatives to provide a more collaborative  
and holistic view on the issues facing  
our industry.

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Section 172 statement 
The Anglo American plc Board is cognisant 
of its legal duty to act in good faith and to 
promote the success of the Group for the 
benefit of its shareholders and with regard to 
the interests of stakeholders and other factors. 
These include the likely consequences of any 
decisions we make in the long term; the need 
to foster the relationships we have with all our 
stakeholders; the interests of our employees; 
the impact our operations have on the 
environment and local communities; and the 
desire to maintain a reputation for high 
standards of business conduct. New directors 
appointed to the Board in 2019 received 
tailored, individual briefings on these duties, 
and the Board received updates in 2019.

As a major mining company, the Board 
understands that our wide range of 
stakeholders (identified on page 11) is  
integral to the sustainability of our business, 
underpinning our licence to operate. In 
addition, the Board is conscious that 
expectations around our performance and 
contribution to society – from local to global 
– are both diverse and continuously evolving.

By listening to, understanding and engaging 
with our stakeholders, the Board endeavours 
to live up to their expectations, by staying true 
to our Purpose, acting in accordance with our 
Values, and delivering our strategy.

Stakeholder considerations are integral to the 
discussions at Board meetings and the 
decisions we make take into account any 
potential impacts on them and the environment. 
Like any business, we are aware that some of 
the decisions we make may have an adverse 
impact on certain stakeholders.

In 2018, the Board approved, and is holding 
management to account for, our Sustainable 
Mining Plan – a key component of our 
FutureSmart Mining™ programme. We are 
committed to a series of ambitious medium 
and longer term goals that are aligned to the 
UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. These 
goals are designed to make a comprehensive 
and lasting contribution that we expect will 
positively transform how our stakeholders 
experience our business.

The Board and its committees took a  
broad range of factors and stakeholder 
considerations into account when making 
decisions in the year. Decisions are made 
within the context of the long term factors that 
may impact the Group, including key 
competitive trends and disruptions; technology 
capability; and climate change considerations. 
For more detail on Board activity in the year, 
see pages 95-96. For more on the global 
trends that influence the mining industry and 
our business, see pages 16-17.

Understanding our employees
Our people are critical to everything we do. 
We create safe, inclusive and diverse working 
environments that encourage and support 
high performance and innovative thinking. 
We are acutely aware that to get the best 
from our people, we need to understand 
their viewpoints and address any concerns 
they may raise about working for us. 

We consider workforce engagement to be 
a priority for every leader at Anglo American; 
for several years, we have run regular 
surveys to identify areas where, for example 
we need to do more to ensure that 
colleagues feel cared for and respected. 
In 2019, we expanded our efforts through 
both listening to employees and reporting 
their opinions to the Board and executive 
management. We completed our largest-
ever employee survey; created a Global 
Workforce Advisory Panel chaired by our 
senior independent director, Byron Grote; 
and hosted an employee Q&A session with 
members of the Board. The People and 
Governance sections of this report provide 
more detail on these engagements and 
explain the resultant outcomes.

   For more information: 
See page 98

The Board (through its Sustainability 
Committee) monitors progress towards our 
Sustainable Mining Plan targets and how 
these may affect future decision-making.  
For example, in 2019, the Board or its 
Sustainability Committee discussed progress 
towards having all our operations assessed 
against credible responsible mining standards 
by 2025, as well as the far-reaching 
stakeholder engagement and environmental 
mitigation work at our Sakatti project in 
Finland. For more on the Sakatti project, see 
page 25 and for more on responsible mining 
standard certification, see page 30.

Key financial decisions in the year included 
approval of a share buyback of up to $1 billion, 
in addition to the approval of final and interim 
dividend payments to shareholders and the 
approval of a number of value-accretive 
projects. For more on capital allocation, see 
pages 42-43.

The following pages describe the ways  
the Board received information about our 
various stakeholders and the main concerns 
and questions raised in 2019. Throughout  
this Strategic Report we have sought  
to demonstrate how the views of our 
stakeholders are embedded in how we do 
business, guided by our clear Purpose.

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 ENGAGING WITH OUR STAKEHOLDERS

Governments and  
multilateral institutions 
How we engage 
Face-to-face meetings with local and 
national government representatives; 
open dialogue and ongoing advocacy 
work – both directly and through 
industry bodies; participation in  
inter-governmental and multilateral 
processes. 

Significant topics raised 
 – Compliance with mining licence 

and related requirements
 – Contribution to national and 

international developmental priorities, 
such as job creation, skills 
development, public health and  
(in South Africa) transformation

Industry/business associations 
How we engage 
Engagement throughout business 
bodies and initiatives.

Significant topics raised 
 – Contributing constructively in business 
initiatives, with the aim of enhancing 
the collective business interest

 – General knowledge sharing on our 
approach to managing material 
sustainability issues.

   For more information: 
See pages 32-34

Investors 
How we engage 
AGM, investor roadshows, one-on-one 
meetings, results webcasts, sustainability 
presentation to investors, investor days 
and site visits. 

Significant topics raised 
 – Progress of major projects
 – Operating performance as a result of 

technology and innovation programmes

 – View on market for Anglo American 

products

 – Tailings storage facilities
 – Environmental issues
 – Minas-Rio recovery.

   For more information: 
See pages 98-99

 – Taxation policy, including 
royalty and carbon taxes
 – Wider sustainability and 
development agenda, 
including climate change.

   For more information: 
See pages 34-35

GOVERNMENTS 
AND 
MULTILATERAL 
INSTITUTIONS

INDUSTRY/
BUSINESS 
ASSOCIATIONS

INVESTORS

Customers 
How we engage 
Business and industry forums; 
direct personal engagements. 

Significant topics raised 
 – Delivery of product on agreed terms
 – Evidence of environmentally and 
socially responsible performance 
and risk management.

   For more information: 
See pages 29-30

CUSTOMERS

EMPLOYEES

CIVIL SOCIETY 
(NGOS, FAITH 
GROUPS, 
ACADEMIA)

COMMUNITIES

SUPPLIERS AND 
CONTRACTORS

Employees 
How we engage 
Creation of our Global Workforce 
Advisory Panel; ongoing dialogue 
between line managers and teams; 
global employee survey; employee 
presentations and Q&As; global 
themed engagement events  
(e.g. Global Safety Day); YourVoice. 
Ongoing dialogue through established 
industrial relations channels. 

Significant topics raised 
 – Safety, health and well-being
 – Working conditions
 – Engagement and alignment  

with our Purpose

 – Proposed changes to our 
operations or practices
 – Opportunities for personal 

development.

   For more information: 
See pages 36-41 and page 98

Civil society 
(NGOs, faith groups, academia) 
How we engage 
One-on-one interactions; various 
multi-stakeholder initiatives and 
partnerships; open and ongoing  
dialogue on tax transparency. 

Significant topics raised 
 – Transparency and accountability on 

sustainability issues

 – Ensuring responsible governance 

practices and respect for human rights

 – Minimising environmental and 

community impacts

 – Investing in social and community 

development

 – Economic contribution of mining
 – Sustainable tax principles. 

   For more information: 
See pages 32-35

Suppliers and contractors 
How we engage 
Supplier events focused on particular 
topics; e.g. health and safety; supplier 
relationship management programme with 
strategic suppliers; local procurement and 
small business development initiatives; 
engagement via the sustainable and 
responsible supplier audit programme. 

Significant topics raised 
 – Terms and conditions of contract
 – Increasing procurement opportunities
 – Ensuring the safety, health and 
well-being, and human rights of 
employees of contracting companies 
and suppliers. 

   For more information: 
See page 35

Communities 
How we engage 
Ongoing site-level community relations 
engagement following the application of 
our Social Way; Groupwide complaints 
and grievance procedure. 

Significant topics raised 
 – Access to jobs and supplier 

opportunities 

 – Access to skills development
 – Quality and availability of public 

services, including housing

 – Environmental and health concerns
 – Transparency and engagement
 – Distribution of social investment
 – Tensions within and between 

community groups. 

   For more information: 
See pages 34-35 and our  
Sustainability Report

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 
STRATEGIC REPORT OUR MATERIAL MATTERS

OUR MATERIAL MATTERS

In line with best-practice corporate 
reporting, Anglo American’s 
Integrated Annual Report includes  
a comprehensive assessment of the 
principal risks facing the business, 
as well as those matters that both 
our stakeholders and we believe have 
a material bearing on the success  
of the business in both the near and  
long term – beginning with safety  
and environmental sustainability.

By engaging with our stakeholders and 
being aware of their perspectives, and by 
understanding the risks we know we face, we 
are better placed to make informed decisions 
that help support the delivery of our strategy.

Determining what is important
Identifying and evaluating matters that are of 
common material interest to our stakeholders 
and to our business, and understanding 
how they may affect our ability to create 
value over time, are integral to our planning 
processes and help support the delivery of 
Anglo American’s strategy.

Our process for determining those matters 
involves three steps: consultation, analysis 
and approval. The consultation process in 
2019 involved extensive desktop research, 
including: review of the Group Risk Register; 
global media coverage and analyst reports on 
Anglo American and the mining sector; and 
analysis of Board and executive discussions. 
During 2020, we will undertake the integrated 
materiality analysis in tandem with the in-depth 
sustainability materiality process we carry out 
every three years. The process will be led by 
a third party, who will liaise with external and 
internal stakeholders. Their findings will then 
be validated by the Group’s leadership and 
the Board’s Sustainability Committee. 

At the heart of decision-making
Consideration of the wide spectrum of 
stakeholder and environmental interests 
is firmly embedded into Anglo American’s 
governance structures and is guided by  
our Purpose. Stakeholder concerns and 
considerations therefore feature prominently  
in the discussions of our Board meetings  
and those of its committees.

INSIGHTFUL AND CONSIDERED STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING

The Board, through its role in setting the 
tone from the top, provides leadership to 
the Group and is responsible for promoting 
and safeguarding the long term success 
of the business, supporting the executive 
management team in its formulation and 
implementation of the Group’s strategy.

The duties of directors with regards to 
ensuring there is effective dialogue between 
the Group and its shareholders and 
stakeholders are broadening in scope, while 
society’s expectations of company boards 
also continue to grow. At Anglo American, 
those matters considered by the Board and 
our stakeholders to be of material importance, 
and the views of our stakeholders in relation 
to those matters, are integral to the Board’s 
discussions and decision-making, including 
in relation to the Group’s strategy and any 
evolution thereof.

   For more information on the matters  
considered and discussed by the Board:  
See pages 96

INSIGHTS

Global trends and 
marketplace review

  See pages 16-19

Stakeholder 
engagement 
and topics raised

  See pages 10-11

Principal risks

  See pages 46-49

Material matters

  See pages 12-13

BOARD REVIEW

STRATEGY

 • Chief executive and senior 

management team formulate  
the Group’s long term strategy 

 • In addition to regular discussion  
on strategic topics, the Board 
dedicates a full meeting to a 
discussion of the Group’s strategy, 
addressing critical short, medium  
and long term issues

 • Board approves critical strategic 
decisions and endorses the  
Group’s strategy

 • Board reviews progress of 

delivery of Group’s strategic 
goals, as well as periodic 
business unit strategic reviews.

To secure, develop and 
operate a portfolio of high 
quality and long life mineral 
assets, from which we will 
deliver leading shareholder 
returns. We achieve this 
through innovative practices 
and technologies – in the 
hands of our world class 
people – towards our 
common Purpose.

   For more on our strategy: 
See pages 14-15

CAPITAL ALLOCATION

Underpinning our strategy, we 
have a value-focused approach 
to capital allocation, with clear 
prioritisation: sustaining capital 
to maintain asset integrity; 
payment of base dividends, 
and then the allocation of 
discretionary capital to either 
growth investments, upgrades 
to our portfolio, or additional 
returns to shareholders.

   For more information on our 
capital allocation approach: 
See pages 42-43

Material matters in 2019
The matters identified through our materiality 
process were naturally numerous and 
wide-ranging. These were analysed and 
prioritised by senior management and then 
reviewed and approved by the Board.

In order for us to report against these material 
matters effectively, and demonstrate how 
they affect the delivery of our strategy, we have 
set them out under the headings listed in the 
table opposite.

Each material matter covers a number 
of topics and issues, and some also 
intersect with specific principal risks facing 
the Group, as identified in the Group Risk 
Register. Principal risks are those risks, or 
combination of risks, that would threaten the 
business model, future performance, solvency 
or liquidity of Anglo American and are shown 
with the following symbol (‡). An analysis of 
the Group’s principal risks, including mitigation 
strategies, can be found on pages 46-49 of 
this report.

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Material matters

Safety and  
health ‡

Environmental 
impacts and 
climate change

Protecting the safety and health of employees, contractors, local communities and other stakeholders 
is a fundamental responsibility for all mining companies. While protecting our workforce from  
harm’s way is a moral imperative, our focus on zero harm also constitutes a direct investment in the 
productivity of the business and the physical integrity of our operations. A safe and healthy workforce 
translates into an engaged, motivated and productive workforce that mitigates operational stoppages, 
and reduces potential legal liabilities.

Responsible environmental management, including the monitoring and management of tailings 
storage facilities (TSFs) and management of water consumption and discharge, is not only a major 
factor in legal compliance and permitting, but also plays a significant role in improving the balance 
of value from mining for our local stakeholders. Anglo American goes beyond established regulatory 
and industry standards in many respects to ensure that our managed TSFs are held to the highest 
standards of safety and stewardship, sharing our experiences with others in the industry to help 
build and maintain trust with all our stakeholders.

Understanding the effects of climate change on our business and how they may impact our value 
chain is important as we strive to optimise the opportunities associated with the transition to a  
low-carbon future.

Areas of impact

Strategic elements: 
2   3
Pillars of value: 

Strategic elements: 
1   2
Pillars of value: 

Meeting our 
commitments 
to business 
stakeholders 
and society

Local communities and host governments rightly expect mining to bring significant economic benefits, 
and our ultimate goal is to leave host communities and governments better off than when we arrived. 
Anglo American aims to bring enduring economic prosperity to national and local economies through 
employment, our supply chain and the subsequent increase in local business and commerce, and a 
collaborative approach to regional development.

Strategic elements: 
1   2   3
Pillars of value: 

Acting in an ethical, responsible and transparent manner is fundamental to Anglo American realising 
the significant business benefits gained from building trusted and constructive relationships with all  
our business stakeholders, and to maintaining our socio-political licence to operate.

Workforce 
culture and 
capability

To deliver on our strategic business objectives, we rely on a capable and engaged workforce that 
behaves ethically and responsibly, consistent with Anglo American’s Values and Code of Conduct; 
these are also essential for us to maintain our social licence to operate.

Strategic elements: 

3

Pillars of value: 

We aim to foster a high performance, inclusive culture, through an organisational structure that is fit 
for purpose, resourcing this structure with the right capabilities and empowering leadership to deliver 
the desired outcomes.

Operational  
and cost 
performance ‡

The mining sector continues to face operating cost inflation, including labour costs, energy costs 
and the natural impact of ore-grade deterioration over time. 

In order to deliver our disciplined growth strategy and to maintain and improve our competitive 
position, Anglo American must deliver its financial improvement targets and minimise the number 
of unplanned operational stoppages that affect production and unit costs.

Political and 
regulatory ‡

Anglo American operates or is otherwise active in a number of countries where there is political 
instability and where the regulatory environment for the mining industry is uncertain.

Macro-economic 
environment ‡

Economic volatility in those countries that are major consumers of the Group’s products could 
have a negative impact on demand for those products. Demand may also be negatively affected 
by product substitution and/or fundamental shifts in market forces.

PILLARS OF VALUE

STRATEGIC ELEMENTS

  Safety and health 
  Environment
  Socio-political
  People

  Production
  Cost
  Financial

1   Portfolio 
2   Innovation
3   People

   For our pillars of value: 
See page 15

   For our strategic elements: 
See pages 20-41

Strategic elements: 
1   2   3  
Pillars of value: 

Strategic elements: 
1   2   3  
Pillars of value: 

Strategic elements: 
1   2
Pillars of value: 

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STRATEGIC REPORT THE PURPOSE TO REWARD JOURNEY

THE PURPOSE TO 
 REWARD JOURNEY

Our strategy is to secure, develop and 
operate a portfolio of high quality and 
long life resource assets, from which we 
will deliver leading shareholder returns. 
We achieve this through innovative 
practices and technologies – in the 
hands of our world class people – 
towards our common Purpose.

OUR PURPOSE

Anglo American is re-imagining mining  
to improve people’s lives. 

Mining has a smarter, safer future. 

Using more precise technologies, less energy and 
less water, we are reducing our physical footprint 
for every ounce, carat and kilogram of precious 
metal or mineral.

We are combining smart innovation with the utmost 
consideration for our people, their families, local 
communities, our customers, and the world at large 
– to better connect precious resources in the 
ground to all of us who need and value them. 

And we are working together to develop better jobs, 
better education and better businesses, building 
brighter and healthier futures around our operations 
in our host countries and ultimately for billions of 
people around the world who depend on our 
products every day. 

OUR 
STRATEGIC 
ELEMENTS

1

Portfolio
The quality and long life of our mineral assets are the 
foundation of our global business. We focus on securing 
and continuously improving assets that offer the most 
attractive long term value-creation potential, as measured 
by sustainable cash flow and returns. 

The scale and diversity of our portfolio allow us to leverage 
our financial resources, technical expertise, and supplier 
relationships towards delivery on our full potential and to 
the benefit of our customers, creating a measured risk 
profile and supporting strong returns, through the cycle.

  For more on Portfolio: 

See pages 20-25

2

Innovation
Across every aspect of our business, we are  
thinking innovatively about how we ensure the safety  
of our people, enhance our sustainability performance,  
and deliver enduring value for all our stakeholders.

From exploration to delivering our products to our customers, 
FutureSmart Mining™ is our innovation-led pathway to sustainable 
mining. Coupled with the best-in-class operational improvements 
being delivered from our unique Operating Model and P101 
programme, we are fundamentally changing the way we extract, 
process and market our products, and will provide the next 
step-change in operating and financial performance.

  For more on Innovation:  

See pages 26-35

3

People
Our people are critical to all that we do. 
The partnerships we build locally and globally  
are central to maintaining our regulatory and  
social licences to operate and our sustained  
commercial success.

We create inclusive and diverse working environments 
that encourage and support a high performance culture 
and innovative thinking.

Our Organisation Model ensures we have the right people 
in the right roles doing the right value-adding work at the 
right time, with clear accountabilities that minimise work 
duplication and increase capability and effectiveness.

  For more on People: 

See pages 36-41

Capital allocation
Underpinning our strategy, we have 
a value-focused approach to capital 
allocation, with clear prioritisation: 
sustaining capital to maintain asset 
integrity; payment of base dividends, 
and then the allocation of discretionary 
capital to either growth investments, 
upgrades to our portfolio, or additional 
returns to shareholders.

  For more on Capital allocation: 

See pages 42-43

OUR VALUES

Anglo American’s Values and behaviours are at the heart of 
everything we do. Guided by our Purpose and our Values 
we enable high performance and purposeful action. 

Our Values and the way in which we, as individuals,  
are expected to behave are the foundation of our  
Code of Conduct.

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FutureSmart Mining™
FutureSmart Mining™ is our innovation-led 
pathway to sustainable mining. Technologies 
and digitalisation will fundamentally change how 
we mine, process, move and market our 
products; and our Sustainable Mining Plan 
will transform how our stakeholders 
experience Anglo American. 

  For more on FutureSmart Mining™:   

See pages 31-32

Technology
We are integrating technologies to enable safe 
mining, removing people from harm’s way, and 
to more precisely target metal and mineral with 
less waste, water and energy.

  For more on Technology:   

See page 31

Digitalisation
Our vision is to create a truly smart, connected 
mine, transforming vast quantities of data into 
predictive intelligence with the ultimate aim of 
creating a self-learning operation that offers new 
levels of safety, stability and predictability. 

  For more on Digitalisation:   

See page 31

Sustainability
Our far-reaching Sustainable Mining Plan is built 
around three major areas or global sustainability 
pillars, which are aligned to the UN’s Sustainable 
Development Goals. 

  For more on our Sustainable Mining Plan:   

See pages 31-32

MEASURING DELIVERY 
OF OUR STRATEGY

We track our strategic progress 
on an ongoing basis using KPIs 
that are based on our seven 
pillars of value:

  SAFETY AND HEALTH 
To do no harm to 
our workforce

  ENVIRONMENT 

To minimise our impact 
on the environment

  SOCIO-POLITICAL 

To partner in the benefits  
of mining with local 
communities and 
government

PEOPLE 
To create a sustainable 
competitive advantage 
through capable people 
and an effective, 
purpose-led, high 
performance culture

  PRODUCTION 

To sustainably produce  
valuable product

  COST 

To be competitive by 
operating as efficiently 
as possible

BALANCED REWARD

Anglo American’s directors’ remuneration policy(1) 
is designed to encourage delivery of the Group’s 
strategy and creation of stakeholder value in a 
responsible and sustainable manner, aligned to our 
Purpose. The main elements of the remuneration 
package are basic salary, annual bonus and 
Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP).

Fixed pay 
Basic salary levels are reviewed annually by the Remuneration 
Committee, taking into account company performance, 
individual performance, levels of increase for the broader 
population and inflation. Reference may be made to the market 
median of FTSE 50 and natural resource companies, or other 
peer groups, to ensure market alignment.  

Pension levels are offered at market-competitive levels. New 
executive directors are appointed with a pension level equal to 
the wider workforce.

Annual bonus 
Annual bonus performance measures include:

 • 50% on underlying earnings per share (EPS). EPS is one  

of the Group’s key financial measures of performance and  
is set on an annual basis to ensure targets are demanding 
yet realistic

 • Individual measures which have a focus on portfolio  

delivery, innovation and high performing teams

 • 10% on safety, health and environment (SHE) measures

 • A safety deductor may be applied, to hold our business 
leaders personally accountable for any failures in our  
journey to the goal of zero harm

 • To help ensure sustainable long term performance, 60%  

of any annual bonus is deferred into shares for a minimum  
of three years and is subject to malus and clawback

Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) 
The LTIP performance measures are aligned to our strategic 
objectives over a three-year performance period. Vested LTIP 
awards are subject to malus and clawback and must be held  
for an additional two years to encourage alignment of executive 
and shareholder interests.

The LTIP performance measures and weightings are:

 • 70% subject to Group TSR, with two-thirds relative to the 
Euromoney Global Mining Index and one-third relative to  
the constituents of the FTSE 100 index

 • 30% subject to a balanced scorecard of financial and 

strategic objectives, including environmental and broader 
sustainability targets 

  FINANCIAL 

 To deliver sustainable 
returns to our 
shareholders

Shareholding targets 
Executive directors are expected to hold shares in the company 
with a value of three times salary for the CEO and two times 
salary for other executive directors. This encourages further 
alignment with shareholders.

(1)  This reflects the policy for 2019. A new remuneration 
policy, effective for 2020-2022, will be taken to a 
shareholder vote at the AGM in May 2020.  
For more details: See pages 110-138

   For our KPIs:  See pages 50-51

    For our KPIs:  See pages 50-51

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STRATEGIC REPORT MARKETPLACE REVIEW

MARKETPLACE REVIEW

GLOBAL TRENDS

1

 Moving towards a cleaner 
world – the transition towards 
lower-emission transport and 
energy solutions

2

Emerging wealth – changing 
demographics 

What is it?

What is it?

 • In light of society’s concerns around the 

expected impacts of climate change, many 
countries are working to curb greenhouse gas 
and other noxious emissions across multiple 
sectors and through the entire production 
value chain.

 • A number of developing countries, particularly 
China, have experienced a period of rapid 
urbanisation and industrialisation over the last 
two decades, resulting in an unprecedented 
number of households entering the wealthier 
middle class.

 • A number of other countries and regions are 
expected to experience greater economic 
maturity in the decades ahead, particularly 
India, south east Asia, South America and 
ultimately Africa.

What does it mean for our industry?

 • As disposable incomes increase, so the 

demand for metals that are used in consumer 
goods (e.g. copper, nickel and manganese) 
may increase.

 • As purchasing power increases, so too does 
the appetite for luxury goods and services. 
Demand for later-cycle products, such as 
PGMs and diamonds, is expected to increase.

Delivering value through our strategy

 • Anglo American has a diversified product 

portfolio, mining products that are well placed 
to serve the needs of the expanding global 
middle class.

 • We have exposure to some of the largest 

resource bases in both PGMs and diamonds. 
We also have world class copper resources  
in Los Bronces and Collahuasi, as well as the 
Quellaveco copper project in Peru. We have 
exposure to nickel through Barro Alto and 
Codemin, and as a by-product of our 
PGM mines.

 • Our innovative market development and 
investment programmes aim to stimulate 
demand for our products and, in 
particular, PGMs.

   For more on our Portfolio: 
See pages 20-25

   For more on Innovation: 
See pages 26-35

 • The global response includes a transition 
towards lower-emission transport and 
energy generation, two of the largest 
carbon-emitting sectors.

What does it mean for our industry?

 • Energy generation emissions are being 

reduced primarily through the development of 
renewable energy. This will likely generate 
demand for steelmaking ingredients (iron ore 
and metallurgical coal) and copper. Measures 
to reduce emissions from coal-fired power 
plants include using higher quality thermal coal.

 • In transport, reducing carbon emissions is 
dependent on adoption of electric vehicles 
(EVs). Batteries and fuel cells are the likely 
powertrains for EVs and both have the 
potential to create demand for a range of 
metals, including PGMs, copper, nickel and 
manganese. Tightening emissions standards 
for internal combustion engine vehicles 
requires more PGMs in catalytic converters.

 • An increasing focus on the environmental 

performance of mining companies.

Delivering value through our strategy

 • We mine the metals and minerals that will 
help the transition to a cleaner, greener, 
more sustainable world, including: PGMs for 
catalytic converters in internal combustion 
engines, as well as a catalyst in hydrogen  
fuel cells; copper used in EVs and renewable 
energy generation; and nickel in batteries 
within EVs.

 • We work closely with our customers to 

provide the niche steelmaking products they 
require to achieve their environmental goals, 
including lump and high quality iron ore from 
Kumba; low impurity iron ore pellet feed from 
Minas-Rio; and high quality hard coking coal 
from our Metallurgical Coal mines in Australia.

   For more on our Portfolio: 
See pages 20-25

   For more on Innovation: 
See pages 26-35

A number of global trends  
influence the mining industry  
and our business decisions. 

We understand those trends  
and believe our strategy: our  
high quality portfolio of assets; 
relentless approach to innovation;  
and talented people – combined 
with our business decisions 
aligned to our Purpose – positions  
us well to take advantage of 
commercial and other opportunities, 
thereby unlocking our full potential  
for sustainable value creation.

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3

Evolving societal and 
regulatory expectations 

4

A more challenging physical 
environment for mining 

5

The circular economy 

What is it?

What is it?

What is it?

 • One of the great challenges society faces 
is the over-consumption of resources. On 
some projections, more than 2 billion new 
consumers could join the global middle class 
by 2030 – a situation that will put further strain 
on the planet’s resources.

 • The circular economy entails gradually 
decoupling economic activity from the 
consumption of finite resources, with the aim 
of eliminating waste and maximising efficiency 
of resources.

What does it mean for our industry?

 • A decoupling of resource consumption 
from economic activity could lead to an 
overall reduction in demand for primary 
mined material. This trend may require 
the mining industry to balance activity 
between resource extraction and resource 
management in ensuring that appropriate 
raw materials are available, either through 
production or recycling.

Delivering value through our strategy

 • Our participation across the value chain 
allows us to apply our innovations in 
technology and sustainability across  
the entire value chain, beyond only 
upstream production.

   For more on Innovation:   
See pages 26-35

 • Maintaining long term supply for some metals 
and minerals is becoming ever more difficult 
for a number of reasons, including: 

  – Availability of both water and energy

  – Declining ore grades

  –  Increasing infrastructure costs as mines 

are built in more remote locations

  –  The shift to underground mining as easy 

to access near-surface orebodies 
become depleted.

What does it mean for our industry?

 • The factors described above are contributing 
to structural upward cost pressure across the 
mining industry.

 • Consequently, mining companies face a 
significant challenge to reduce costs and 
improve productivity. Technological innovation 
and operational improvements are likely to be 
critical to achieving sustainable cost and 
productivity improvements and the ability to 
supply the market over the long term.

Delivering value through our strategy

 • In recent years, Anglo American has upgraded 
the quality of its portfolio and is now operating 
a suite of high quality, long life, high margin 
assets across structurally attractive markets.

 • Our innovation-led pathway to sustainable 
mining – FutureSmart Mining™ – uses 
innovative mining methods and technologies 
to overcome challenges of water, lower grades 
and energy constraints and reduce capital 
intensity and operating costs.

 • Our Discovery strategy enables us to discover 
superior-value deposits that have the potential 
to enhance the production profile and 
competitive position of the Group over time, 
and which play a vital part in delivering a 
sustainable future.

 For more on Innovation:   
See pages 26-35

 • Political uncertainty and protectionist trade 

policies can adversely affect global economic 
growth and, consequently, the demand for 
mined products.

 • These have been major factors in the 

significant price volatility experienced in the 
commodity markets in recent years.

 • Governments in countries where mining is a 
material source of national revenue are under 
pressure to deliver more benefit and regulatory 
reform, while not deterring much-needed 
private sector investment.

 • Mining companies are also facing greater 
demands and expectations from diverse 
stakeholder groups, with often competing 
interests, in the context of greater societal 
intolerance for poor business and 
sustainability practices.

What does it mean for our industry?

 • The uncertain regulatory environment  
in some countries can lead to delays in 
licensing and permitting and higher taxes  
and royalties, all of which can deter  
investment in those countries.

Delivering value through our strategy

 • FutureSmart Mining™ – and, within it, our 
approach to sustainability – is designed to 
help meet society’s expectations about the 
physical nature of mining, as well as to work 
with governments to advocate for progressive 
regulatory frameworks that encourage and 
support investment in modern mining.

 • Our Operating Model and P101 programme 
are designed to put us at the forefront of 
established best-in-class performance – 
offering insulation from price and other 
volatility by placing us at the low end of the 
industry cost curves.

 • The technologies we are deploying and our 
holistic approach to sustainability will begin 
to address society’s rightful expectations 
about water and energy consumption, 
further supporting our licence to operate 
and helping us to access previously 
uneconomic orebodies.

   For more on Innovation:   
See pages 26-35

   For more on Capital allocation:   
See pages 42-43

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MARKETPLACE REVIEW  
CONTINUED

REVIEW OF 2019

Global growth resilient
For 2019, the IMF estimated global GDP 
growth at 2.8%, lower than the 3.6% 
recorded in 2018. Year-on-year growth was 
maintained in most areas, despite the drag 
of escalating trade disputes, as well as 
global geo-political tensions. 

Prices for a number of Anglo American’s 
products performed better than in 2018. 
Overall, platinum group metals’ exposure to 
stricter environmental regulations in the 
automotive sector proved to be a positive 
factor, notably for palladium.

Trade and politics
World economic growth was maintained in 
2019 at reasonable levels despite the 
US-China trade dispute, with associated trade 
barriers and disruptions continuing to weigh 
on economic growth. The US economy 
remained buoyant, growing by 2.3% over the 
year (2018: 2.9%), even with the uncertainty 
over the USMCA trade agreement (which is set 
to replace the previous NAFTA deal between 
the US, Canada and Mexico), and headwinds 
resulting from the fading fiscal stimulus and 
ongoing trade tensions.

In China, commodity demand remained 
resilient, supported by government policy 
stimulus and a strong construction sector. 
This occurred even though there was slowing 
industrial output, which reached a 17-year 
low of 5% growth in May 2019, and subdued 
power-generation growth.

In aggregate, Chinese GDP is estimated to 
have grown by 6.1% in 2019 (2018: 6.6%), 
and is expected to be 6.0% in 2020.

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Domestic demand in south east Asia has 
been supported by accommodative regional 
macro-economic policies, despite these 
countries having been exposed to the adverse 
economic impacts of reduced trade, owing to 
their high export orientation and strong trade 
integration with China. The potential for trade 
tariffs being implemented on the region’s 
exports, in addition to those on Chinese 
exports, remains a downside risk to growth. 

Emerging-market economies faced several 
headwinds, including from a strong US dollar.  
In India, GDP growth declined to just 4.8% 
(2018: 6.8%), leading to India’s central bank 
cutting interest rates five times during 2019, 
with further stimulus measures expected. 

In South Africa, the rand depreciated by 9% on 
average against the dollar against the backdrop 
of a slow economy, interruptions to the power 
supply, the precarious position of certain 
state-owned enterprises, and the risk of 
industrial action.

Markets review

Diamonds
Against a backdrop of subdued economic 
growth, preliminary data for 2019 suggests 
consumer demand for diamond jewellery will 
be flat compared with 2018. 

Midstream sentiment has been depressed 
owing to the closure of some US ‘bricks and 
mortar’ retail outlets, an increase in online 
purchasing, retailers increasing their stock 
held on consignment and the coinciding 
weakening of polished diamond prices. In 
response, rough diamond producers offered 
fewer rough diamonds, which, in turn, led to a 
decrease in purchases and manufacturing 
levels at cutting centres. This contributed to 
the average rough price index for diamonds 
decreasing by 6% in 2019, while the spot 
polished price index is estimated to have 
declined by 3%-5%.

Inventory levels are estimated to have been 
balanced as the trade prepared for the 
US Christmas selling season, supporting an 
improvement in midstream sentiment and 
rough diamond purchases towards the end of 
the year. Limited midstream rough diamond 
purchases during the second six months, 
along with stable consumer demand, are 
expected to have supported the diamond 
pipeline returning to a balanced, steady state 
by the end of 2019.

Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)
PGMs prices fared well in 2019, with palladium 
reaching a record $1,980/oz and rhodium 
recording an 11-year high of $6,155/oz.

Platinum climbed from $794/oz to $971/oz 
over the course of the year. Increasingly strict 
emissions regulations supported higher PGM 
loadings on vehicles, particularly in China, 
resulting in PGM demand growth from the 
global automotive sector, despite weak 
automotive sales in many parts of the world.

Platinum demand was supported by increases 
in the investment and industrial segments, 
although it faced some headwinds, including 
softer jewellery sales in China, in line with the 
country’s slower economic growth, and 
weaker demand in the European and Indian 
light-duty diesel vehicle sector.

Palladium remained in a deficit of 
approximately 1.1 million ounces in 2019,  
while rhodium was more closely balanced.

Despite the weak automotive sector, the 
current vehicle sales levels, if maintained, 
would support palladium and rhodium,  
against a potential backdrop of constrained 
supply growth.

Primary mined platinum and palladium 
remained broadly flat year-on-year, at around 
13 million ounces. South African output was 
flat at 7.1 million ounces, while secondary 
supply increased by 10% to 5.1 million ounces 
(2018: 4.7 million ounces).

Change in average annual 
price (2019 vs 2018)

Anglo American 
Palladium 
Iron ore 
PGM’s basket ($) 
Nickel 
Platinum 
De Beers price index 
Copper 
Metallurgical coal 
Thermal coal 

1%
50%
35%
27%
6%
(2)%
(6)%
(8)%
(14)%
(27)%

Jan 2019

Anglo American basket price
De Beers price index
Copper

Source: Anglo American Commodity Research

Platinum
Palladium
Iron ore (Platts 62% CFR China)

Metallurgical coal 
Thermal coal (FOB South Africa)
Nickel

Dec 2019

PGMs basket

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Outlook 
Global economic growth is expected to  
remain subdued in 2020, with forecasts highly 
dependent on trade and broader geo-political 
issues. Downside risks include an escalation 
of the US-China ‘trade war’; worsening or a 
flare-up of the coronavirus; a disorderly Brexit; 
a continued slowdown in India; and growing 
economic nationalism in the form of trade 
barriers, capital restrictions and asset 
protection. While a global recession remains 
unlikely, a period of slower growth is likely,  
with the full impact of the coronavirus on 
commodities yet to fully play out. If there  
are early signs of an improving economic 
situation in Asia and of more positive customer 
sentiment, this would broadly support further 
upside demand for our products.

Premiums and discounts for high grade and 
low grade ore were narrower than in 2018 due 
to a decrease in steel mill profitability; however, 
the average lump premium increased, 
reflecting the continued tight market. Global 
iron ore consumption increased by 1.7% to 
2.23 billion tonnes (2018: 2.20 billion tonnes).

Metallurgical coal showed continued strength 
in the first half of the year, with benchmark 
hard coking coal (HCC) prices consistently 
above $200/tonne on an FOB Australia basis, 
owing to strong crude steel output, particularly 
in China. However, a combination of factors, 
including weakening steel markets outside of 
China, particularly in Europe and India; an 
increase in seaborne volumes from Australia; 
customs clearance restrictions for coal imports 
at Chinese ports; and weaker global thermal 
coal prices saw the benchmark HCC price  
fall significantly in the third quarter. Across  
the year, the average HCC benchmark price 
was $177/tonne (2018: $207/tonne), with  
global consumption of metallurgical coal 
increasing by 2% to 1.15 billion tonnes  
(2018: 1.12 billion tonnes).

Thermal coal prices were driven lower by a 
combination of factors, including an increase 
in exports from Russia and Indonesia, 
combined with decreased demand from 
Europe as significant supply growth in the gas 
market drove down European gas prices, 
displacing coal-fired power generation. For the 
year as a whole, the FOB South Africa price 
averaged $72/tonne (2018: $98/tonne).

Base metals
Global refined copper consumption increased 
by an estimated 1.5% in 2019. However, the 
metal price struggled owing to slower than 
expected growth in China, largely as a 
consequence of the ongoing US-China trade 
dispute. The copper price decreased to an 
average of 272 c/lb in 2019 (2018: 296 c/lb).

Tighter environmental restrictions continue  
to affect copper scrap imports into China, 
supporting growth in apparent refined 
demand. In the medium term, the lean  
supply pipeline and the growing global  
middle class population should be positive  
for metal demand.

Nickel demand was more robust, primarily 
driven by a 3.3% increase in stainless  
steel output, the largest end-use application 
for nickel, resulting in an estimated deficit  
of 23,000 tonnes in 2019. The nickel price 
reached a high of 845 c/lb and averaged 
632 c/lb, a 6% increase (2018: 595 c/lb).

Bulk commodities
Global crude steel production is estimated  
to have increased by approximately 3% in 
2019, supported primarily by increased output 
in China. While output increased by around 
7%, driven by government stimulus and 
infrastructure investment, elsewhere several 
key steel markets exhibited either weak or 
negative growth owing to the slowdown in 
global economic growth generally and 
exacerbated by the impact of the US-China 
trade dispute. 

Persistent supply tightness supported iron ore 
prices throughout 2019. In the first half, the 
loss of output following the Brumadinho dam 
disaster and adverse weather in Brazil and 
Australia, combined with strong steel 
production in China, pushed iron ore prices 
above $100/tonne for the first time since 2014. 
Prices fell back during the second six months 
as supply gradually recovered, with the full 
year benchmark CFR China 62% Fe price 
averaging $93/tonne (2018: $69/tonne).

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The quality and long life of our mineral assets are the 
foundations of our global business. We actively manage our 
asset portfolio to improve its overall competitive position, 
continuing our trajectory towards products that support 
a fast growing population and a cleaner, greener, more 
sustainable world.

Material matters discussed in this section

  Macro-economic environment

  Operational and cost performance

   Meeting our commitments to 
business stakeholders and society

  Political and regulatory

  At Unki mine in Zimbabwe, PGMs commissioned this smelter in 2018 to treat 

concentrates from the mine on site.

HIGHLIGHTS

$1.2 billion

Underlying EBITDA contribution  
from Minas-Rio in 2019

Up to 30 Mtpa

Potential long term production from 
Minas-Rio, once all aspects of the 
operation have been optimised

~3.2 bn ROM tonnes

Minas-Rio Ore Reserves at 33.5% Fe

Pillars of value

  Environment 

  Socio-political

  Financial

   For our KPIs:   
See pages 50-51

 Minas-Rio’s low impurities 
pellet feed is greatly in demand, 
being ideally suited for a  
cleaner steelmaking world.”

(1)  See Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Report 2019  

for full details. 

  Ultrafine feeding of iron ore in concentrate at the Minas-Rio mine site in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Minas-Rio’s remarkable recovery 
Minas-Rio mine in Brazil taps into a large scale 
iron ore deposit, the resource base of which we 
have steadily extended since acquiring the asset 
more than a decade ago. Current estimates 
indicate Ore Reserves of approximately 3.2 billion 
ROM tonnes at 33.5% Fe(1) – and indications are 
that this highly prospective area has considerably 
more potential. 

Minas-Rio’s final product is around  67% Fe grade 
content, significantly higher than the industry 
average, with low levels of contaminants. With 
growth in population and economic output 
needing to be met by growth in the supply of steel, 
Minas-Rio’s low impurities pellet feed is greatly  
in demand, being ideally suited for a cleaner 
steelmaking world. Furthermore, the value we 
attract for the product is being enhanced through 
our Marketing team’s expertise, which is focused 
on ensuring that we are a reliable and competitive 
provider of customer-specific, tailored products.

Minas-Rio is making a growing contribution to the 
Group, reflecting not only the strong ramp-up 
following the restart of operations in December 
2018, but also cost efficiencies associated  
with higher ore recoveries. Our original 2019 
production guidance was revised upwards during 
the year, with total output reaching 23.1 Mt by year 
end. We have begun work to take production 
beyond nameplate capacity of 26.5 Mtpa towards 
a potential 30 Mtpa by optimising all aspects of 
the operation. 

During the suspension of the operation in 2018, 
when leakages were found in the 529-kilometre 
pipeline that transports the iron ore to the coast, 
we took the opportunity to review the whole 
operation so that, once we were able to restart, 
we could maximise our production ramp-up  
while maintaining operational stability.

We carried out a comprehensive internal 
inspection of the entire pipeline, replacing sections 
where necessary. We have installed a fibre-optic 
system with a variety of sensors along critical 
sections of the pipe to continuously monitor 

performance, and have reduced the intervals  
for future inspections from five to two years. 
Further refinements were made in ore processing 
to enhance recoveries. We brought forward 
equipment and vehicle maintenance, and we 
retrained our workforce so that they were fully 
prepared for the resumption of activities. 

As part of the spillage clean-up operation and 
subsequent rehabilitation process, and working 
with the authorities and our local communities, 
we continued to supply water to the communities, 
while simultaneously taking action to prevent 
ore slurry entering the nearby river. Today, the 
communities now have two water-supply options 
and the condition of the watercourse is better than 
before the spillages occurred. We also worked on 
rolling out emergency-preparedness plans, such 
as community-emergency drills and installing 
warning alarms in households, so that everyone 
is fully prepared in the unlikely event of another 
pipeline breach.

It was also a prerequisite for us to put safety  
first in the raising of the dam crest at the tailings 
storage facility. This facility uses a downstream 
construction design and takes the form of an 
earth-fill embankment dam, built using 
compacted fill materials, with no tailings used  
in its construction. Our comprehensive safety 
management programme for the tailings dam 
includes routine internal geo-technical 
inspections, geo-technical instrumentation, 
instrumentation-data analysis, bathymetric 
surveys, and audits. The facility also incorporates 
a new technique, which we developed in-house, 
that provides real-time information on the amount 
of water contained, as well as fibre-optic 
installations that provide real-time monitoring of 
any strain, deformation and seepage. 

In securing the Operating Licence for the  
tailings dam raise in December 2019, Minas-Rio 
has achieved yet another major milestone on  
its journey to become a sustainably profitable, 
globally cost-competitive producer of high  
grade iron ore products.

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Anglo American’s portfolio of  
world class mining operations and 
undeveloped resources – spanning 
diamonds (through De Beers), 
copper, platinum group metals, 
iron ore, coal, nickel and manganese 
– provides the metals and minerals 
that enable a cleaner, greener, more 
sustainable world.

The scale and diversity of the portfolio 
allow us to leverage our financial resources, 
technical expertise and supplier relationships 
towards delivery on our potential, and to the 
benefit of our customers. The portfolio’s depth 
and breadth create a measured risk profile and 
support strong returns through spreading our 
investments across diverse asset geographies 
and end markets.

Building strategic advantage
The primary source of competitive advantage 
in the mining industry is to own high quality, 
high margin, long life assets of scale, with 
positions that can be further enhanced if 
those assets deliver products into structurally 
attractive markets.

In assessing our asset portfolio, we consider:

 • The stand-alone quality of individual assets, 

including their relative cost position and 
growth potential

 • Our global competitive position within the 

individual product groups

 • The additional value potential generated 

through our dedicated marketing expertise.

Our product groups

Diamonds
De Beers has a global leadership position in 
diamonds, producing around a third of the 
world’s rough diamonds, by value. Within its 
portfolio, De Beers (Anglo American: 85% 
interest), in partnership with the Government 
of the Republic of Botswana, has one of the 
richest diamond mines, by value, in the world 
at Jwaneng, and one of the largest resources, 
in terms of total carats, at Orapa. 

De Beers’ major diamond mining assets have 
large, long life and scalable resources and 
we are continuing to invest in the existing 
operations to extend mining activities. The 
Cut-9 expansion of Jwaneng will increase 
the depth of the mine to 800 metres to extend 
the life of the mine; Debmarine Namibia has an 
additional custom-built diamond mining vessel 
in construction; and in South Africa, Venetia is 
transitioning underground, extending the life of 
mine to 2046.

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The lack of significant kimberlite discoveries 
globally over recent years, combined with the 
ongoing growth in consumer demand for 
diamond jewellery in both mature and 
developing markets, points to good prospects 
for the diamond business. The addition of the 
Chidliak Diamond Resource in Canada, and 
the continued investment in diamond mining 
support technologies, will enhance De Beers’ 
portfolio of high quality and high margin assets 
and the ability of the business to flex 
production to prevailing demand.

Through its differentiated rough diamond 
distribution model, which comprises term 
contract Sightholders, Accredited Buyers and 
Auction Sales customers, De Beers has a 
range of insights into its customers’ demand 
patterns. De Beers seeks to stimulate 
consumer demand for diamonds through its 
Forevermark™ and De Beers Jewellers brands 
and through its participation in the Diamond 
Producers Association.

Copper
Anglo American has a world class asset 
position in copper, built around its interests 
in two of the world’s largest copper mines – 
Los Bronces (a 50.1% owned operation) 
and Collahuasi (44% owned joint operation), 
with Reserve Lives of 35 years and 51 years, 
respectively. The resource base of these 
assets underpins our future near-asset 
growth opportunities, in addition to the tier 
one Quellaveco project we are developing 
in Peru – one of the world’s largest untapped 
copper orebodies, and the polymetallic  
Sakatti deposit in Finland.

The copper industry is expected to struggle  
to meet longer term demand growth,  
including from hybrid and electric vehicles  
and renewable energy, as declining grades 
and more challenging physical and 
environmental conditions, along with tougher 
licensing and permitting requirements, are 
expected to limit the industry’s ability to  
deliver new copper supply.

Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) 
Our Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) business 
(held through an effective 79.4% interest in 
Anglo American Platinum Limited) is a leading 
producer of platinum, palladium and the other 
PGMs. It mines, processes and refines the 
platinum basket of metals from its high quality 
resource base, located in one of the biggest 
PGM deposits – the Bushveld Complex in 
South Africa. It also has a significant stake  
in Unki – one of the world’s largest PGM 
deposits outside of South Africa, on the  
Great Dyke in Zimbabwe. 

Our flagship mine, Mogalakwena, is the 
highest margin PGM producer in the industry 
and, as the only large open-pit PGM mine 
globally, is at the centre of a more flexible, 
competitive and lower risk business.

We are continuing to reposition the business 
around a leaner, best-in-class operating 
footprint at the Mogalakwena, Amandelbult 
and Mototolo mines in South Africa, and  
Unki mine in Zimbabwe, alongside our joint 
operation interests in the Kroondal and 
Modikwa mines in South Africa.

Demand for platinum is forecast to increase 
over time, given the ongoing trend towards 
cleaner-emission vehicles, driven by 
more stringent global emissions legislation. 

ASSET QUALITY: DIFFERENTIATED PORTFOLIO

Revenue by product(1)

Capital employed by geography(2)

23%

5%

11%

16%

14%

24%

5%

6%

Diamonds
(De Beers) 

13%

Copper 

 Met coal 

PGMs

Thermal coal 

13%

Iron Ore 

Nickel and
Manganese 

20%

Brazil 

 South Africa 

Botswana and Namibia

Australia

Chile, Colombia and Peru 

Other 

 (1) Revenue by product based on business unit. Excludes sales of products purchased from third parties 

by our Marketing business.

(2) Attributable basis.

26%

24%

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Increasing demand from the automotive 
industry is likely to be augmented by growing 
opportunities for emerging new applications, 
including hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell electric 
vehicles, while emerging countries such as 
India offer the potential of developing, from a 
relatively low base, into significant platinum 
jewellery markets.

We are well positioned to proactively stimulate 
demand for platinum, including through 
targeted campaigns in emerging jewellery 
markets; creating new investment demand  
for the metal as a store of value; and through 
direct investment in a number of companies 
developing new technologies that are 
expected to drive industrial demand for PGMs. 

Iron ore
Anglo American’s iron ore operations provide 
customers with high iron content ore, a large 
percentage of which is direct-charge product 
for steelmaking blast furnaces. In South Africa, 
we have a 69.7% shareholding in Kumba Iron 
Ore, whose Sishen and Kolomela mines 
produce high grade and high quality lump ore 
and also a premium fine ore. 

In Brazil, we have developed the Minas-Rio 
operation (100% ownership), consisting of an 
open-pit mine and beneficiation plant, which 
produces a high grade pellet feed product, 
with low levels of contaminants. The iron ore is 
transported through a 529-kilometre pipeline 
to the iron ore handling and shipping facilities 
at the port of Açu, in which Anglo American 
has a 50% shareholding.

As steel producers in China and elsewhere 
face ever-tighter emissions legislation and are 
seeking ways to make their furnaces cleaner 
and more efficient, so the demand for higher 
quality iron ore products increases. The lump 
iron ore produced from Kumba’s operations 
is in particular demand and commands a 
premium price, owing to its excellent physical 
strength and high iron content (64%-65% 
average Fe content). Minas-Rio’s pellet feed 
product also commands a premium price, 
as its ultra-low contaminant levels and high 
iron content (c. 67% Fe content) are sought 
after by steel producers who are seeking to 
minimise emissions while boosting productivity. 

Coal: metallurgical and thermal
Our coal portfolio is geographically diverse, 
with metallurgical coal assets in Australia,  
and thermal coal assets in South Africa and 
Colombia. Since 2012, we have more than 
halved our thermal coal production footprint.

Metallurgical coal – Australia
We are the world’s third largest exporter of 
metallurgical coal for steelmaking and our 
operations serve customers throughout Asia, 
Europe and South America.

  Truck operator Ricardo Guerra surveys a section of the future mining area of the Los Bronces Integrated Project.

A win-win project
Los Bronces is located in the Andes, 
3,500 metres above sea level, some 
65 kilometres north east of Chile’s capital, 
Santiago. It has been mined for more than 
150 years and is one of the country’s major 
copper producers, producing 335,000 tonnes 
of copper in 2019. 

But to maintain or increase copper production 
from current levels, Los Bronces will need 
access to higher grade ore. So, in July 2019, 
Anglo American submitted an environmental 
impact study to the Chilean authorities for the 
Los Bronces Integrated Project, and has 
recently started the environmental 
permitting process. 

Los Bronces’ location in a region with 
glaciers means that current and future mining 
operations must not affect the surface of any 
protected area or have an impact on nearby 
glaciers. For the current open-pit mine, our 
operational continuity plans involve expanding 
its surface by pushing back the perimeter to 
access better quality mineral-bearing ore. We 
are extremely careful to make sure that we have 
no impact on glaciers, biodiversity areas or 
other water resources in the region. 

Five kilometres away, we are proposing to 
develop an underground mine to exploit a 
contiguous deposit. We plan to use an 
internationally proven mining method of 
extracting mineral by underground blocks, which 
are then filled in with mainly rock and around  
3% of cement mixture to ensure surface stability. 

We have built in environmental considerations 
from the earliest planning stage to guarantee 
the project will have no impact on the surface 

and no effect on actual water supplies. This 
underground phase will replace low grade ore 
from the current open-pit mine with higher 
grade ore and will utilise the existing processing 
plant’s capacity. 

What’s more, we will use our current tailings 
facilities and use similar levels of water and 
energy as we do today. Currently, 70%-80% 
of total water used in processing activities 
is recycled – we plan to upgrade the water-
recirculation system to further increase the 
amount of water we recycle, with no adverse 
impact on water quality in the region as a 
result of our operations. At the same time, as 
part of our FutureSmart Mining™ approach 
to technology and sustainability, we are 
integrating enabling technologies in fields such 
as bulk ore sorting and coarse particle recovery 
to precisely target the metal and mineral, with 
less water, energy and waste.

We have spent six years of study, and three 
years consulting with government, local 
communities, NGOs and other stakeholders to 
make sure we can safeguard nearby protected 
areas and surrounding glaciers, and will not 
increase freshwater use, or raise traffic levels 
on local roads – and that the project will have 
significant and widespread economic and 
other benefits. 

At Anglo American, we believe that mining, 
which is vital to the Chilean economy, can 
co-exist with the conservation of the 
environment and particularly the presence 
of glaciers, while at the same time making a 
long-lasting contribution to the development 
of the surrounding communities and the 
country as a whole.

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Our tier one metallurgical coal assets include 
the Moranbah North (88% ownership) and 
Grosvenor (100% ownership) metallurgical 
coal mines, both located in Queensland. The 
mines are underground longwall operations 
and produce hard coking coal. More stringent 
environmental and safety regulations in China 
have led to a number of domestic coal mine 
closures and a requirement for steel producers 
to run cleaner, larger and more efficient blast 
furnaces, resulting in increased demand and 
prices for high quality coking coal, such as 
that produced by our Australian mines.

Export thermal coal – South Africa
We have refocused our South African coal 
portfolio to concentrate on export markets, 
having successfully completed the sale of the 
majority of our domestic coal mines, more 
than halving our production footprint since 
2012. We supply around 19 million tonnes of 
thermal coal per year to export markets.

Coal South Africa’s export product is derived 
from three wholly owned and wholly operated 
mines – Goedehoop, Greenside and 
Khwezela; Zibulo (73% owned); as well as  
from Mafube colliery, a 50:50 joint operation.

Our operations route all export coal through 
the Richards Bay Coal Terminal, in which we 
hold a 23.2% stake.

Export thermal coal – Colombia
In Colombia, Anglo American, BHP and 
Glencore each have a one-third shareholding 
in Cerrejón, one of the country’s largest 
thermal coal exporters.

Nickel and manganese

Nickel
Our Nickel business has the capacity to 
produce around 45,000 tonnes per year of 
nickel, whose primary end use is in the global 
stainless steel industry. Our assets (both  
100% owned) are in Brazil, with two ferronickel 
production sites: Barro Alto and Codemin.

Manganese
We have a 40% shareholding in Samancor 
joint venture (managed by South32, which 
holds 60%), with operations based in 
South Africa and Australia.

Portfolio restructuring in the year
We will continue to refine and upgrade our 
asset portfolio as a matter of course to ensure 
that our capital is deployed effectively to 
generate enhanced and sustainable returns 
for our shareholders.

Anglo American has transformed the quality 
and performance of its portfolio since 2012, 
halving the number of assets while producing 
more physical product. This transformation 
has been achieved through extensive 

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operational self-help and other efficiency work, 
together with the sale, placing onto care and 
maintenance, and closure of less attractive 
assets, resulting in a step-change in our 
operational performance, profitability and cash 
flow generation.

Portfolio management
In 2019, the Group commenced, or 
completed, a number of transactions. 
We entered into a transaction, expected 
to complete in 2020, to provide for the 
equalisation of ownership across our 
integrated metallurgical coal operations at 
Moranbah North and Grosvenor through the 
sale of 12% in Grosvenor mine to the minority 
shareholders in Moranbah North. The 
Grosvenor mine uses Moranbah North’s coal 
processing infrastructure, where numerous 
debottlenecking, expansion and product 
blending options offer considerable cost, 
productivity and margin benefits for the 
integrated operation. 

We also completed the two-phased 
restructuring plan of Atlatsa (PGMs), which 
entailed, among others, the acquisition of  
the exploration properties adjacent to 
Mogalakwena mine. 

Namdeb Holdings, a joint operation between 
the Namibian government and De Beers, 
announced the sale of Elizabeth Bay in 
September 2019. 

In January 2020, Anglo American announced 
that an agreement has been reached with the 
board of Sirius Minerals Plc (‘Sirius’) on the 
terms of a recommended cash acquisition for 
the entire issued and to be issued share capital 
of Sirius. Anglo American identified Sirius’s 
Woodsmith polyhalite project in North Yorkshire 
(the ‘Project’) as being of potential interest given 
the quality of the underlying asset in terms of 
scale, resource life, operating cost profile and 
the nature and quality of its product. The 
Project has the potential to fit well with our 
established strategy of focusing on world  
class assets, particularly in the context of 
Anglo American’s portfolio trajectory towards 
later-cycle products that support a fast growing 
global population and a cleaner, greener, 
more sustainable world. The proposed 
transaction is subject to regulatory and Sirius 
shareholder approval.

Anglo American Platinum completed the 
disposal of its 33% interest in the Bafokeng 
Rasimone Platinum Mine associate to 
Royal Bafokeng Resources Proprietary Limited 
(RBR) in December 2018, for a total 
consideration of around $150 million, of 
which approximately $110 million was 
deferred. The outstanding consideration, 
including accumulated interest, was settled 
in full by RBR in January 2020.

Projects
Strict value criteria are applied to the 
assessment of Anglo American’s portfolio of 
future growth options. Where appropriate, we 
aim to seek partners for the development of 
major greenfield projects at the right time and 
for value, and are likely to not commit to the full 
development of more than one such project at 
any given time. The Group will continue to 
maintain optionality to progress with value-
accretive projects.

Project execution at Quellaveco is on track, 
with all key milestones for 2019 achieved 
on schedule. 

The project is expected to deliver first 
production in 2022, within the $5.0-$5.3 billion 
capital expenditure estimate (100% basis; 
Anglo American share: $2.5-$2.7 billion), with 
ramp-up in 2023. Quellaveco expects to deliver 
around 300,000 tonnes per annum of copper 
equivalent production (on a 100% basis) on 
average in the first 10 years of operation.

In May 2019, we announced the approval by 
Debmarine Namibia, a 50:50 joint operation 
between De Beers and the Namibian 
government, for the construction of a new 
custom-built diamond recovery vessel. At  
an expected total capital cost of $0.5 billion  
($0.2 billion attributable to Anglo American), 
this new vessel will become the seventh in the 
Debmarine Namibia fleet. It is expected to 
begin production in 2022, with the capacity  
to add 500,000 high quality carats of annual 
production, a 35% increase above Debmarine 
Namibia’s current levels.

In July 2019, the Board approved the Aquila 
project to extend the life of the Capcoal 
underground hard coking coal operations in 
Queensland, Australia, by six years, to 2028. 
At an expected attributable capital cost of 
$0.2 billion, Aquila offers a high-margin 
extension to the mine, with an average annual 
saleable production of 3.5 Mt (attributable) 
of premium quality hard coking coal. 
Development work began in September 2019 
and first longwall production is expected in 
early 2022.

Longer term, the Group has a number of future 
organic growth options under consideration, 
including expansions at Collahuasi and 
Los Bronces copper mines in Chile, the 
Mogalakwena PGMs complex in South Africa, 
and the Moranbah/Grosvenor metallurgical 
coal complex in Australia.

  For more on the progress of our Quellaveco project: 
See page 63

Discovery
Discovery and Geosciences, including our 
exploration activities, is consolidated across 
the Group, covering near-asset and greenfield 

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 discovery, projects, and operations. The 
integrated function is supporting a greater 
technical understanding of our world class 
assets, a strategic advantage that is being 
applied to maximise realisation of value from 
them, and to gain significant benefit in both 
near-asset and greenfield discovery work. 

Anglo American was founded on world class 
mineral discoveries. Building on the Group’s 
strategy and long track record of discovery 
success, we are implementing a fundamentally 
revitalised discovery strategy that is shaping a 
global, diversified, risk-balanced portfolio 
focused on new discovery search spaces. This 
effort is enhancing our position as a discoverer 
of superior-value deposits that have the 
potential to improve our production profile, 
over time. 

Quality discovery portfolio
We are concentrating on the discovery  
of mineral deposits in existing and new 
districts that are capable of delivering 
sustainable returns on a material scale,  
and which provide greater diversification  
and optionality for the business. 

We maintain a robust and diverse discovery 
portfolio, including: 

 • Near-asset discovery projects: focused 
on the extensive mineral tenure around 
Anglo American’s existing operations, 
including those producing copper, 
PGMs, nickel, diamonds, iron ore and 
metallurgical coal.

 • These have yielded, for example, several 
discoveries in the Los Bronces district in 
Chile. Notably, at Los Bronces Underground, 
discovered in 2006, ongoing drilling over the 
past five years has yielded an increase in 
reported Mineral Resources by more than 
250% to c. 3.9 Bt @ 1.14% TCu (see Ore 
Reserves and Mineral Resources Report 
2019 for full details). In other districts such 
as Quellaveco (Peru) and Mogalakwena 
(South Africa), significant new copper and 
PGM prospects respectively have been 
identified and are currently being explored 
and evaluated. 

 • Greenfield discovery projects: identifying 
and securing district-scale mineral tenure 
covering strategic, highly prospective search 
space in established and frontier settings. 
The greenfield discovery focus includes 
copper, diamonds (through De Beers), nickel 
and PGMs. The Group has active greenfield 
programmes in Australia, Canada, 
Greenland, South America (Brazil, Chile, 
Ecuador, and Peru), Europe (Finland), and 
southern Africa (Angola, Botswana, Namibia 
and Zambia).

Innovation and technology are at the heart 
of a differentiated discovery strategy
By applying leading scientific understanding of 
how world class mineral systems are formed 
at all scales, we aim to identify and create 
material value through discovery in the earth’s 
most prospective ground. A combination of 
established and novel proprietary technologies 
is crucial to Anglo American’s track record of 
mineral discoveries in new settings and 
beneath the cover of overlying material, such 
as younger rock sequences or desert sands. 
Innovative discovery technologies employed 
by Anglo American include the SPECTREMPLUS 

airborne geophysical system, and the 
Low-Temperature Superconducting Quantum 
Interference Device (LT-SQUID) ground-based 
geophysical system, both developed through 
Anglo American-driven collaborations. 
SPECTREMPLUS collects high-resolution 
electromagnetic, magnetic, radiometric and 
gravity information about the sub-surface in  
a single airborne platform. The LT-SQUID is  
a highly sensitive magnetometer that is 
particularly useful for sensing metallic sulphide 
deposits in complex geological environments 
that otherwise lack expression at surface.

  The Sakatti polymetallic project north of the Arctic Circle in Finland is currently at pre-feasibility stage.

Sakatti – responsible resource 
development
Sakatti is a wholly owned project, located 150 
kilometres north of the Arctic Circle in Finnish 
Lapland, which we discovered in 2009. It lies 
on a rich polymetallic deposit containing base 
metals such as copper, nickel and cobalt, and 
also platinum, palladium, gold and silver. The 
high concentrations of these metals, combined 
with consistency of the deposit’s mineralisation, 
make Sakatti a highly attractive deposit, with 
significant further exploration potential.

Though still at the pre-feasibility stage, Sakatti 
has seen substantial progress over the past 
decade in geological modelling, mineral 
resource estimation, updating of environmental 
studies, and an ongoing drilling programme 
over the asset’s 240-kilometre2 area.

Given the location of the Sakatti deposit, in a 
biodiversity-protected area, Anglo American is 
acutely aware of its responsibility to ensure 
minimal impact on the environment. We have 
established partnerships with Flora & Fauna 
International and Finnish biodiversity experts, 
as well as local and regional representatives, 
and continue to engage with NGOs who are 
concerned about the impact of a mine in such 
a pristine area, in order to ensure that we are 
implementing best practice in our biodiversity 
management approach. 

For example, in collaboration with Finnish 
drilling contractor Oy Kati Ab, we developed a 
closed-loop drilling system that is designed to 
operate in an environmentally sensitive 
environment. The system has substantially 
reduced waste and water use and thus 
minimises our overall environmental footprint. 
And we have decided to build an access tunnel 
with the entrance five kilometres away from the 
ore deposit in order to reduce disturbance to 
the land above ground and the impact on 
reindeer herders.

We also worked closely with all of our 
stakeholder groups – residents, land and water 
rights holders, reindeer herders, environmental 
groups and recreational users, and municipal 
authorities and business – to identify the most 
suitable place to locate the mine’s waste 
storage facilities and processing plant in order 
to protect the natural resources within the 
boundaries of the protected area and deliver 
net positive impact on biodiversity. 

As the world shifts to cleaner energy, copper 
may well have the best fundamentals of any 
mined commodity for our cleaner, greener, 
more sustainable world of the future. Sakatti 
may still have a long way to go before it 
becomes an operating mine, but we believe it 
represents another big step, post-Quellaveco, 
in augmenting Anglo American’s impressive 
copper-volume growth profile.

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INNOVATION

Across every aspect of our business, we are thinking 
innovatively about how we work to ensure the safety  
of our people, enhance our sustainability performance,  
and deliver industry-leading margins and returns. 

Material matters discussed in this section

  Environmental impacts and climate change

  Operational and cost performance

   Meeting our commitments to 
business stakeholders and society

  Political and regulatory

  FutureSmart Mining™ was a key theme at our Senior Leadership Conference,  

held in Barcelona, Spain during March 2019.

HIGHLIGHTS

500 tonnes/hour

Throughput at the bulk ore sorting plant at 
our El Soldado copper operation in Chile.

2020

A further two mines – Mogalakwena (PGMs) 
and Barro Alto (Nickel) – to implement bulk 
ore sorting technology in 2020.

Pillars of value

  Environment 

  Socio-political

  Production

  Cost

  Financial

   For our KPIs:   
See pages 50-51

 The primary benefit of the bulk 
ore sorting system is in unlocking 
production capacity through early 
rejection of waste material …
leading to a reduction in overall 
costs per tonne, along with a 
decrease in tailings volume,  
and water and energy use.”

  A bulk ore sorting (BOS) machine operating in the open pit at Copper’s El Soldado mine in Chile.

Bulk ore sorting – trialling innovative 
technologies at scale
For around a century, the industry’s approach to 
the challenges presented by ageing mines and 
declining ore grades has been to mine deeper 
and to crush more and more material. This has 
led to the current situation where it now takes 
double the amount of water, and 16 times as 
much energy, to produce a kilogram of copper 
than it did in 1900. It also means that mining 
companies today are extracting and moving far 
more waste rock than ever before.

At Anglo American, we believe that continuing 
this approach is, quite simply, unsustainable. 
Business-as-usual methods cannot hope to 
deliver cost and productivity benefits to offset this 
trend and nor will they reduce our environmental 
footprint. We must therefore change our 
thinking and, through our FutureSmart Mining™ 
programme, we are focused on delivering 
step-change innovation in technology, 
digitalisation and sustainability.

Our first FutureSmart Mining™ Open Forums in 
2015 delivered thousands of new ideas; many 
of which were brought together into one theme 
entitled Concentrating the Mine™. Targeting 
minimal energy, water and capital intensity,  
with increased precision at its heart, bulk ore  
sorting (BOS) is a technology at the centre of 
Concentrating the Mine™. After successful 
demonstration at our El Soldado mine in Chile, 
the 500 tonnes per hour plant is now fully 
operational and is delivering value. 

The primary benefit of the BOS system is in 
unlocking production capacity through early 
rejection of waste material and, therefore, 
increasing the ore grade that is taken to the plant; 
this has led to a reduction in overall costs per 
tonne produced, along with a decrease in tailings 
volume, and water and energy use. Secondary 
benefits include processing-cost reduction, lower 
cut-off grade and a corresponding increase in 
mine life. 

Our approach at El Soldado is to take advantage 
of the natural heterogeneity of orebodies and 
reject the waste material through using sensors, 
physical sorting and screens earlier in the 
processing value chain. Sensor technology is at 

the heart of this approach and, combined with the 
application of big data and machine learning, we 
are transforming the BOS process. 

Our BOS process delivers higher overall capacity 
than traditional ore-sorting methods. It can 
provide the same functionality as a permanent 
plant facility, but without much of the latter’s 
associated capital and operational expenditure. 
At El Soldado, the BOS semi-fixed system is 
essentially an all-in-one package comprised of 
three elements: 

• Input/output equipment, which gets the material 

to or from the sensor

• A sensor, mounted above a conveyor belt, that 
determines, based on algorithms, what material 
is of value and what is waste

• A diverter, which directs the crushed material 
of value to the plant for further processing, 
while diverting waste in a different direction.

The BOS system fulfils two purposes: as a sorting 
system and a productivity booster. Significant 
efficiency gains are also being delivered through 
bringing the material-processing plant closer to 
the extraction site. 

The BOS system has wide potential applicability 
across Anglo American, wherever processing 
costs are pivotal and ore heterogeneity is 
present. At El Soldado, it is already in commercial 
production, while Mogalakwena (PGMs) and 
Barro Alto (Nickel) are due to follow in 2020.

Another technology within the Concentrating 
the Mine™ theme is coarse particle recovery 
(CPR) (see case study on page 61). As with BOS, 
this technology delivers an easier to handle 
waste stream which frees capacity in the mill for 
additional production and further reduces water 
and energy consumption. CPR also enables a 
new approach to tailings, eliminating the need for 
wet tailings disposal – with demonstrations 
planned, including at El Soldado, during 2020. 
Through taking a more precise approach to 
mining, pre-processing and disposal, we are 
bringing the water-less mine closer, removing a 
major risk and cost from our mining operations.

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INNOVATION  
CONTINUED

OUR PURPOSE 
Re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives

O U R  STRATEGY

I N N OVATION

Operating Model

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Our Operating Model is the foundation for how we plan and execute each task. 
It provides the link to P101 and our FutureSmart Mining™ programme and is 
the glue to everything we do. Our focus on operating stability and predictability 
supports safe, reliable performance and continuous improvement.

P101

Marketing Model

P101 is our transformational asset 
productivity programme, systematically 
improving the performance of our most 
value-driving mining processes and other 
work to set new levels of benchmark 
performance. It sets the context for our 
progress and is critical to enable the 
delivery of FutureSmart Mining™.

Our Marketing Model optimises the value 
from our mineral resources and market 
positions. By fully understanding and 
addressing our customers’ specific needs 
and leveraging our capabilities in the 
financial and physical markets, we drive 
the right commercial decisions across 
the value chain – from mine to market.

P

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FutureSmart Mining™

Technology, Digitalisation and Sustainability 
working hand in hand.

Technology and Digitalisation

Sustainability

CONCENTRATING 
THE MINE™

Greater precision, 
with lower energy, water 
and capital intensity

– Coarse Particle Recovery
– Bulk Ore Sorting
– Ultrafine Recovery

WATER-LESS  
MINE

Reducing dependence on 
water, towards full recovery 
recycling and dry tailings

– Coarse Particle Recovery
– Novel Leach
– Dry Tailings

MODERN  MINE

INTELLIGENT MINE

Safe mining, removing people 
from harm’s way

– Continuous Hard Rock Cutting
– Remote Operation Control
– Swarm Robotics

Transforming data into 
predictive intelligence: 
connected learning mines

– Digital Ecosystem
– Digital Twins
– Advanced Process Control

SUSTAINABLE MINING PLAN

Our Sustainable Mining Plan, integral to FutureSmart Mining™, 
supports our innovation and delivery of step change results across 
the entire mining value chain. From mineral discovery right through 
to marketing our products to customers, we are changing how 
our employees and stakeholders experience Anglo American. 

Our Sustainable Mining Plan is built around three Global 
Sustainability Pillars aligned to the UN’s Sustainable 
Development Goals: 

THRIVING 
COMMUNITIES

HEALTHY  
ENVIRONMENT

TRUSTED 
CORPORATE LEADER

Collaborative Regional Development is at the heart of our 
approach and is our model for bringing long term sustainable 
development opportunities to the regions around our operations. 

REGIONAL 
SPATIAL 
ANALYSIS

PLANNING AND 
IMPLEMENTATION 
IN PARTNERSHIP

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our products to our customers, 
FutureSmart Mining™ is our 
innovation-led pathway to sustainable 
mining: technology, digitalisation and 
sustainability working hand in hand. 
Coupled with the best-in-class 
operational improvements being 
delivered from our unique Operating 
Model, we are fundamentally changing 
the way we extract, process and 
market our products, and will provide 
the next step-change in operating and 
financial performance.

Marketing
Our Marketing Model maximises the value 
from our mineral resources and market 
positions. We do this by fully understanding 
and addressing our customers’ specific needs 
and leveraging our capabilities in the financial 
and physical markets to drive the right 
commercial decisions across the value chain 
– from mine to market.

Since its creation in 2014, our Marketing 
business has been committed to providing 
physical products, logistics, freight, sales 
services and technical support, as well as 
commercial solutions, including competitive 
pricing and helping to respond to potential 
supply risks.

Our customers operate in some of the world’s 
most critical and diverse industries – from 
automotive to steelmaking, from technology 
and jewellery to energy production. Long term, 
solid relationships are of vital importance to 
meet – and anticipate – their needs by shaping 
partnerships that are mutually beneficial and 
help the entire value chain to evolve and flex to 
adjust to the demands of a rapidly changing 
industry landscape. 

Against this backdrop, our commercial toolkit 
has been instrumental to our being able to 
successfully negotiate complex deals to 
secure a market for our own mineral and 
metals products. We have complemented our 
sales activities with trading and third-party 
sourcing capabilities, allowing us to expand 
our range of operations and customer solutions.

We have also reinforced our efforts to drive 
efficiencies across the value chain by 
effectively aligning production and marketing 
around integrated planning processes, 
geared toward maximising value and 
eliminating inefficiencies. 

2019 provided new opportunities to reinforce 
our commitment to sustainable growth. 
Through our shipping department, 

  Copper sheets destined for export from Chile. During the year, our Marketing business entered into an offtake 

agreement to market copper cathode originating from Chilean producer, Mantos Copper. 

Marketing – broadening and 
strengthening its contribution to 
the Group
In recent years, our Marketing business has 
been scaling up its business model by going 
beyond solely marketing the Group’s own 
mined products, offering value-adding and 
more specialised services on behalf of third 
parties. This strategic approach, which 
leverages our existing global marketing platform 
and broadens our service and product portfolio 
to provide more innovative solutions to 
customers and suppliers, is contributing 
additional value to Anglo American 
and our customers.

By way of example, the Marketing business has 
entered into an offtake agreement to market 
copper cathode originating from Chilean 
producer, Mantos Copper. The transaction fits 
within the agreed strategy and hurdle rates of 
our Sourcing and Origination business plan, 
with robust forecast returns even on a 
base-case scenario. 

In the case of Mantos Copper, our Marketing 
business’s competitive advantage is based on 
a unique combination of qualities:

 • Anglo American’s technical knowledge and 

expertise in mining 

 • Our decades long experience in Chile. Mantos 
Copper’s Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde 
mines were owned by Anglo American until 
2015 – so we know the assets well

 • We have the balance sheet strength to finance 

asset-backed trading initiatives

 • We have the marketing experience and 

know-how, as well as the freight and logistics 
capabilities, analytical skills, financial trading 
capabilities, sourcing and origination 
experience, and working capital financing/
optimisation processes for the arrangement  
to be value-accretive to both parties, and the 
end customer.

Executive head of Base Metals Marketing, 
Alex Schmitt, observes: 

“Our competitive advantage is based on our 
brand, our equity flow and the ability to combine 
a distinct set of commercial, technical, 
exploration, mining and financing skills. This 
enables us to be strategically differentiated in 
the marketplace. Anglo American’s rigorous and 
professional risk management and capital 
allocation processes, the proven success of our 
historical trading activities, and very positive 
market feedback, provide a great opportunity 
for us to scale up our asset-backed trading 
ambitions, and we see the arrangement with 
Mantos Copper as a blueprint to offer value- 
accretive commercial solutions in marketing 
third-party copper.

“But I also want to emphasise that 
Anglo American takes a broader approach  
to value creation. Through our marketing 
activities, we bring benefit not only to ourselves, 
but to our partners, the end customer and the 
country of origin. We are not just traders; we  
are miners, with assets we know well.” 

Anglo American joined forces with leading 
organisations at the forefront of the quest to 
decarbonise the industry, such as the Global 
Maritime Forum, Friends of Ocean Action and 
the World Economic Forum, with the objective 
of having commercially viable deep-sea, 
zero-emission vessels powered by zero-
emission fuels in operation by 2030.

Our market development team continued to 
advance the hydrogen agenda through several 
initiatives. During the year, we attracted two 
new investors – Toyota and Plastic Omnium, 
the world’s leading supplier of car exterior 
components and modules – to our 
AP Ventures venture capital fund. In July, 
together with Platinum Group Metals Ltd,  

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we announced the creation of Lion Battery 
Technologies, a company that is 
commercialising lithium batteries for battery 
electric vehicles (BEVs), while also using PGMs 
to improve the performance of BEVs. On the 
jewellery side, in 2019, Marketing launched a 
men’s platinum brand in India and, together 
with De Beers, a platinum-only diamond bridal 
collection in the US. Anglo American also 
continues to be a major supporter of the  
World Platinum Investment Council, which 
during the year trained 2,200 managers of 
Agricultural Bank of China and Bank of China 
in platinum-investment products, which they 
are now rolling out to their vast customer base 
in the country.

Operating Model
We believe we can build a long term 
sustainable competitive advantage by 
securing access to the best resources  
and through operating these assets more 
effectively (productive) and more efficiently 
(cost competitive) than our competitors.

Our Operating Model is the foundation to 
support us in achieving this by providing 
structure, stability and predictability in the 
way that we plan and execute every task. 
Unplanned work is inherently more costly, 
and less safe than planned work.

P101
P101 is our transformational asset productivity 
programme that we build on top of the stability 
provided by the Operating Model. 

It is about improving the performance of our 
most value-driving mining and other processes 
to industry best-in-class benchmarks, then 
pushing the capability boundary further, 
establishing new benchmarks for the industry 
in terms of efficiency and the way we work.

P101 sets the context for our progress 
and is critical to enable the delivery of 
FutureSmart Mining™.

While we have delivered a material operational 
turnaround in recent years, we believe there is 
still significant value to be delivered from the 
continued implementation of our Operating 
Model, P101, and the benefits from our 
technology and data initiatives, as well as 
the delivery of growth projects. By 2022, we 
expect to deliver an additional $3-$4 billion 
annual underlying EBITDA improvement, 
before inflation, relative to 2017. 

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  Through applying our Operating Model principles and P101, our benchmark-beating asset performance programme, 

Unki’s performance has exceeded expectations, recording record production of platinum and palladium  
in 2019. Featured are settling tanks at the mine’s concentrator plant.

Unki – platinum performance 
and leading the way in 
responsible mining
Our Unki PGMs mine in Zimbabwe has 
undergone a remarkable turnaround in its 
operational and financial performance over the 
past five years. At the heart of this improvement 
is a high performing team which has 
embraced the challenge of transforming the 
mine’s performance. 

The team has implemented several initiatives: 
mining cycles and labour planning have been 
optimised to achieve greater equipment and 
labour efficiencies; lowering the mining height 
has led to a 7% increase in head grade; and 
maximising concentrator mill run time, feed rate 
set points and reagents used has resulted in 
a significant improvement in both concentrator 
recovery (5% higher) and throughput 
(26% higher). As a result, PGM output 
continues to increase and, in 2019, another 
production record was achieved, with output of 
89,400 ounces of platinum and 79,200 ounces 
of palladium. 

These efficiency improvements are being 
reflected in Unki’s financial performance; 
profitability continues to rise, while operating 
free cash flow has increased six-fold to 
$73 million. 

Starting from 2020, Unki will be implementing 
our unique Operating Model, which is designed 
to further improve operational stability and 
reliability. The processing unit at Unki has set 
the P101 benchmarks for the company, while 
the mining team continues to drive P101 
ambitions to set industry benchmarks and  
new standards for equipment and mining.

Recently, Unki became the first mine to publicly 
commit to be independently audited against 
the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance 
(IRMA) Standard for Responsible Mining. 

The Standard has been developed over 
10 years through a public-consultation process 
that included mining companies, customers 
and the ultimate downstream users of mined 
products, NGOs, labour unions, and 
communities. It covers, inter alia, working 
conditions, human rights, community and 
stakeholder engagement and environmental 
impact, as well as planning and financing 
reclamation and closure. 

While IRMA is a voluntary certification system, it 
is also the world’s first and only global definition 
of what constitutes leading practice in social 
and environmental responsibility for large-scale 
mining operations. It seeks to emulate for 
mining what has been done with certification 
programmes in fair trade, agriculture, 
responsible forestry and sustainable fisheries. 

Unki general manager, Walter Nemasasi 
observes that, “As a developing country, 
Zimbabwe faces many challenges. But we 
are a long term investor here, and Unki 
demonstrates the positive effect this 
investment is having on Zimbabwe. Unki’s 
great performance on all fronts has given us 
the confidence to be measured against 
international best practice. We look forward to 
Unki continuing to lead the way for the Group’s 
other mining operations, all of which we plan 
to have been assessed against credible 
responsible mining standards by 2025.” 

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 FutureSmart Mining™ 
One of the most explicit ways in which we 
are living up to our Purpose is through 
FutureSmart Mining™.

FutureSmart Mining™ is the blueprint for the 
future of our business. A future in which broad 
innovative thinking, enabling technologies, 
and collaborative partnerships will shape an 
industry that is safer, more sustainable and 
efficient, and better harmonised with the 
needs of our host communities and society 
as a whole. 

Technologies and digitalisation will 
fundamentally change how we source, mine, 
process, move and market our products; and 
our Sustainable Mining Plan will transform how 
our stakeholders experience Anglo American 
along our entire value chain. 

Technology and digitalisation
Through technologies and digitalisation, we 
envisage four concepts underpinning a new 
way of mining: Concentrating the Mine™, the 
Water-less Mine, the Modern Mine, and the 
Intelligent Mine.

Concentrating the Mine™ 
Concentrating the Mine™ is looking to 
address the need for increased precision in 
mining, with minimal energy, water and capital 
intensity. We are applying technologies 
including coarse particle recovery, bulk ore 
sorting and ultrafine recovery, that more 
precisely target the desired metals or minerals, 
delivering greater than 30% reductions in the 
use of water, energy and capital intensity, and 
producing less waste in the process, in line 
with our overall trajectory towards carbon 
neutral mining. 

Water-less Mine
The work we are doing on Concentrating the 
Mine™ is creating pathways to the Water-less 
Mine. Given that around 75% of 
Anglo American’s current asset portfolio is 
located in water constrained areas, it is 
essential that we reduce our dependence on 
water and associated tailings facilities. We will 
always need water, but we can get closer to 
full recovery recycling.

Two technologies we are focusing on to 
achieve our ambition of operating a water-
less mine are coarse particle recovery and 
novel leaching. 

Coarse particle recovery allows water to 
release from coarser ore particles, improving 
energy efficiencies and water savings by 
around  20%, in addition to reducing the risks 
associated with wet tailings. 

Novel leaching technology is helping us 
identify ways in which we can clean up some 
of our old or closed tailings facilities, both 

extracting the valuable residual metals and 
minerals, and improving their physical stability. 
New chemistries are now enabling us to be 
more specific in how we target minerals 
through the leaching process, significantly 
enhancing recoveries in lower grade ores.

Modern Mine 
We are developing a new generation of 
engineered controls to reduce the exposure 
of people to risk. This includes using 
existing technologies, such as electro-
hydraulic drills, and by removing scraper 
winches. 

From there, we can move operators further 
out of harm’s way and deliver efficiencies 
in continuous mining at depth through 
advancements in hard rock cutting. Automated 
and continuous rock-cutting vehicles safely 
extract the targeted ore deep underground 
without the need for explosive blasting. These 
innovations make it possible to mine lower 
grade ores and complex mineralogy, creating 
a safer and more productive environment, 
with lower operating costs.

Introducing remotely operated machinery will 
ultimately mean the removal of people from 
safety risk exposure, while upskilling employees 
in new technologies and approaches.

Intelligent Mine
The Intelligent Mine is one in which vast 
quantities of quality data are transformed  
into predictive intelligence, leading to safe,  
fully integrated, optimised and self-learning 
operations. We are re-imagining the mining 
value chain with the power of data, from 
discovery, through mining, processing and 
asset strategy, to marketing. The aim is to 
bring the mining processes to a level of high 
performance and reduce the uncertainty and 
variability that characterises mining today.

We are building a digital ecosystem that 
underpins a digital way of working, operations 
are being digitised through sensors and  
other instrumentation, and artificial intelligence 
is being used to accelerate a range of 
processes, including predictive maintenance, 
longwall operations, processing and orebody 
characterisation. 

We have already implemented predictive 
maintenance models that are detecting failures 
before they occur and reducing unplanned 
downtime, thereby increasing our throughput 
at sites including Barro Alto, Mogalakwena 
and Amandelbult. 

In our processing plants, our machine learning 
digital twins are generating accurate ‘best 
operational recipes’ for complex processing 
units. This means our sites can make optimal 
decisions and enhance mineral recovery from 
each load of ore, while reducing the energy 
and water required. 

We are using Advanced Process Control  
to reduce process variability and enable 
improvements in throughput, energy and  
water efficiency. For example, at Los Bronces 
mine, trials of the technology have improved 
throughput and achieved a 12% per tonne 
energy efficiency improvement across its three 
grinding mills. 

Sustainable Mining Plan
As societal expectations continue to change 
and evolve, so mining must play its part to 
address the environmental challenges of a 
carbon-constrained world and society’s wider 
expectations of us as enablers of change, 
while we continue to meet the ever growing 
demand for our products. 

Our Sustainable Mining Plan is designed 
to tackle many of these challenges, both 
environmental and social, and we are making 
encouraging progress that is changing how 
our employees and stakeholders experience 
Anglo American, in line with our Purpose.

Our far-reaching and ambitious Sustainable 
Mining Plan, launched in 2018 as part of 
FutureSmart Mining™, is built around three 
major areas or Global Sustainability Pillars, 
which are aligned to the UN’s Sustainable 
Development Goals: 

 • Developing trust as a corporate leader, 
providing ethical value chains, policy 
advocacy and improved accountability

 • Building thriving communities with better 

health, education and levels of employment 

 • Maintaining a healthy environment that uses 

less water and delivers net positive 
biodiversity outcomes, ultimately moving us 
closer to our vision of a carbon-neutral mine.

Under each of the Global Sustainability Pillars 
we have a set of stretch goals. We are putting 
all our efforts into delivering them between 
now and 2030. These Global Stretch Goals 
are deliberately ambitious and designed to 
challenge us to lead and innovate. 

At the heart of our Sustainable Mining Plan 
is Collaborative Regional Development, our 
model for bringing long term sustainable 
development opportunities to the regions 
around our operations.

Our innovative approach starts by identifying 
socio-economic development opportunities 
with the greatest potential in a region using 
spatial planning and analysis. 

By working in partnership with a broad range 
of stakeholders, we are delivering on our 
commitment to building the foundations for 
long term, sustainable development in our 
host regions, far beyond the life of the mine.

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Environmental performance and 
climate change 
Our products are essential to human progress 
and to the transition to a low-carbon economy. 
Our ultimate aim is to deliver products with a 
net-positive impact (NPI) on biodiversity and 
the communities that depend on them. 

We have set the following targets on water, 
climate change and biodiversity performance, 
as part of our Sustainable Mining Plan: 

 • We will reduce our energy use by 8% by the 
end of 2020, against the 2016 business-as-
usual (BAU) projection, and achieve a 30% 
improvement in energy efficiency by 2030 

 • We will reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) 

emissions by 22%, relative to the 2016 BAU 
projection, by the end of 2020, and achieve 
a 30% net reduction in GHG emissions 
by 2030

 • We will reduce freshwater withdrawals by 

20% by 2020, and by 50% in water-stressed 
areas by 2030, as an average across the 
Group against 2015 baseline data and 
definitions. We will also increase water 
recycling levels to 75% by 2020, while 
eliminating all water incidents that are  
Level 3 or higher

 • For all sites in high-risk environments, 

we will have an agreed plan for delivering 
and measuring NPI by the end of 2020, 
and deliver NPI on biodiversity across 
Anglo American by 2030. Our NPI target 
means that any impact on biodiversity 
owing to Anglo American’s activities must 
be outweighed by the biodiversity gains 
that we achieve. 

Managing our environmental impacts
Our Safety, Health and Environmental 
management system, the SHE Way, 
incorporates the requirements of ISO 14001. 
We recently updated our standards on air 
quality, biodiversity, hazardous materials 
management, carbon and energy, and have 
been engaged in a gap analysis to ensure 
compliance across all our sites. We are also 
working towards integrating environmental 
risk management into our Group operational 
risk management (ORM) processes. As part  
of this process, we are assessing the most 
important environmental risks for each of our 
sites, developing critical controls and 
measuring the effectiveness of these controls 
through an onsite verification process.

During 2019, we made significant progress: 

 • We met our 2020 target of reducing GHG 

emissions by 22%, and continue to pursue 
our challenging 2020 target of reducing 
energy use by 8%

 • Our PGM operations are on course to 

achieve zero waste to landfill by the end 
of 2020

 • We made good progress incorporating 
environmental management into our 
Operating Model, including the development 
of an integrated data dashboard that will be 
fully functional by mid-2020

 • We are on track for all sites in high risk 
environments to have biodiversity value 
assessments and site-specific indicators 
in place by the end of 2020. 

We are also progressing towards full 
implementation of the SHE Way. By the end  
of 2019, 88% of our sites had completed 
self-assessments against its requirements  
and have action plans in place. In 2020, we 
aim for all our sites to have fully implemented 
the SHE Way.

Learning from environmental incidents 
We classify incidents on five levels, according 
to the consequences for the environment. 
Level 4-5 incidents are included in the chief 
executive’s quarterly performance scorecard 
and all Level 3-5 incidents (from moderate 
to significant) are reported to the Board, 
which addresses them through its 
Sustainability Committee. 

In 2019, we recorded one Level 3 (moderate) 
environmental incident for the Group and no 
Level 4 and Level 5 incidents (2018: one 
Level 4 and five Level 3). 

Full details of the one Level 3 environmental 
incident recorded at Unki in Zimbabwe, see 
our Sustainability Report, 2019. 

Water
Water is a vital resource for our operations and 
our communities alike, and we have taken 
important steps to improve the way we define, 
account and report our water use. We take a 
catchment-wide, risk-based approach to water 
management, addressing the risks of flooding, 
discharge, water scarcity, mine dewatering 
and contamination.

Until 2020, we will report water performance 
under the definitions we have used since 2015. 
In 2020, we will re-baseline all data and will be 
introducing improved International Council on 
Mining and Metals (ICMM) aligned definitions. 
These will serve as a baseline to the 2030 
targets.

Using the World Resources Institute’s 
Aqueduct tool, around 75% of our sites 
would fall within water-stressed areas. Work 
is underway to develop site and catchment-
specific assessments that will provide us with 
a more complete understanding of business 
water risk. 

Our Sustainable Mining Plan includes three 
milestones to be met by 2020:

 • Reduce the abstraction of fresh water  

by 20% 

 • Increase water recycling levels to 75% 

 • Have no Level 3 or greater water incidents. 

The first one is currently at risk due to our 
current water accounting challenges.

Total water withdrawals amounted to 
209 million m3 (2018: 227 million m3).

Mineral residue management
Management and storage of waste rock and 
the processed mineral residue known as 
tailings is a critical issue for our industry. It 
represents a social, safety and environmental 
challenge that we are determined to meet.

Recent catastrophic tailings dam failures 
have led to increased public scrutiny of all 
mining companies’ approach to managing 
and storing mineral residue. 

Anglo American actively responded to the 
Investor Mining Tailings Safety Initiative  
request to encourage full disclosure from 
mining companies about their mineral residue 
storage facilities.

   For more information and disclosure please see:  
www.angloamerican.com/tailings

Our approach to mineral residue 
management
Tailings dams represent one of the top 
catastrophic risks for our business. In 
managing and storing tailings material, we  
aim for zero harm by adhering to our industry-
leading Group technical standard. The 
standard addresses the risks that tailings 
storage facilities pose, and sets minimum 
requirements for design criteria, monitoring, 
inspection and surveillance. It covers both 
water-retaining dams and waste-rock dumps, 
and represents best practice in all jurisdictions 
where we operate. 

We have encouraged an industry-wide 
conversation on tailings and the role that they 
play in the mining process. We are also 
committed to developing new technologies 
that will reduce the volume of residue that 
mining produces, enable more of it to be 
stored in a dry form, and reinforce the stability 
and safety of the tailings dams we operate.

During 2019, we intensified the scrutiny 
of our own upstream tailings dams. We 
conducted a Groupwide technical review to 
evaluate how we manage risks of instability 
at these facilities and shared key learnings 
across our operations, as well as undertaking 
proactive action to address any risk of 
instability identified.

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 Climate change
Climate change is one of the defining 
challenges of our time. Anglo American has 
participated in developing climate change 
policy for the mining industry for almost 
20 years. We believe that mines can be carbon 
neutral, and we are developing a pathway for 
achieving carbon neutrality. We are also 
exploring how we could work with others to 
influence the GHG emissions of our products 
throughout the value chain.

Our strategic approach
Climate change considerations are part of  
our strategic planning and business decision-
making. This includes our investment 
decisions, the industry associations we belong 
to, and the way we position Anglo American 
for the future. 

We are exploring growth opportunities, 
including in copper, nickel and PGMs – the 
metals required for the transition to a 
low-carbon economy, and we have reduced 
our thermal coal production footprint by more 
than half since 2012.

Our management approach to climate change 
is built around five principles:

 • Building internal agility and ensuring 

resilience to climate change

 • Reducing energy use and carbon emissions 

throughout our business

 • Understanding and responding to risks 
and opportunities related to the carbon 
lifecycle of our products, including 
consumer perceptions

 • Developing and implementing collaborative 

solutions with our stakeholders

 • Contributing our skills and knowledge to the 
development of responsible public policy.

These principles align with the vision set out 
by the Financial Stability Board’s Task Force 
on Climate-related Financial Disclosures 
(TCFD). Anglo American has been a TCFD 
supporter since September 2018. In line with 
the TCFD’s recommendations, in 2019, we 
published the report Climate Change: Our 
Plans, Policies and Progress. This report 
explored the impact of climate change across 
our portfolio through quantitative scenario 
analysis. The analysis helped us understand 
that our business is fundamentally resilient.

For guidance on where to find information 
relating to each of the TCFD’s 
recommendations, please see the disclosure 
table on page 238.

We include our performance on energy and 
carbon in our chief executive and business 
unit CEOs’ scorecards, and our 2020 GHG 
target is included in our 2017 Long Term 
Incentive Plan. 

In addition to our work with the ICMM, we 
engage in policy processes through other  
local and international forums. We also  
have consistent and constructive  

engagement with investors with an interest  
in climate change, including with Climate 
Action 100+ initiative.

  At Los Bronces’ Las Tórtolas tailings dam in Chile, a pilot photovoltaic plant built over a tailings pond is the first of its 
kind. Its 256 panels, located on a floating island, are designed to generate 150,000 kWh of renewable electric power 
annually and reduce CO2 emissions by 51 tonnes a year.

Copper – renewable energy 
for Chile
In recent years, our Copper business in Chile 
has been exploring potential new ways of 
sourcing energy that will reduce our Scope 2 
CO2 emissions. This has led to the signing of a 
10-year contract with Enel Generación Chile for 
the supply of energy from fully renewable 
sources to all our managed Chilean copper 
operations from January 2021. Enel Generación 
will supply up to 3 Terawatt hours (TWh) 
annually, making this one of the country’s 
largest contracts for 100% renewable energy. 
This will play a significant part in helping our 
Copper operations reduce their total emissions 
by 70% – equivalent to taking 270,000 
medium-sized vehicles off the roads. 
Collahuasi, a non-managed copper operation, 
also signed a 10-year, 100% renewable energy 
contract with Enel Generación, which is 
effective from April 2020.

The agreement is part of a series of initiatives 
by Anglo American to combat the effects of 
climate change by running more sustainable 
operations and thereby contributing to a 
healthier environment. 

One such initiative is a pilot photovoltaic plant 
built over a tailings pond at Las Tórtolas – the 
first of its kind in the world. The 256 
photovoltaic panels are located on a floating 
island designed to generate 150,000 kWh/year 
of renewable electric power and reduce CO2 

emissions by 51 tonnes a year. Currently, 
Los Bronces recirculates between 70%-80%  
of its process water. The photovoltaic plant will 
reduce water evaporation in the area it covers 
by 80%, thereby increasing the water available 
for recirculation in the mining process. The 
plant also has the benefit of increasing water 
availability to Los Bronces – critical in an area 
that is currently experiencing water stress.

At the launch event in March 2019, Chile’s 
Mining Minister, Baldo Prokurica, observed, 
“Mining has diverse challenges regarding many 
areas, and one of them is caring for the 
environment. This type of initiative positions 
Chile at the global forefront of mining innovation 
for a sustainable industry – an excellent idea  
for mining traceability and for the efficient use 
of water.”

“This initiative reinforces Anglo American’s 
commitment to developing new mining 
practices that adapt and connect with the 
interests of neighbouring communities,” 
explained Los Bronces general manager 
Patricio Chacana. “We’ve made innovation a 
fundamental axis of our activity. We believe it 
should be a priority to re-imagine mining, 
challenging the way things have always been 
done. By actively developing new solutions and 
stimulating new ways of thinking and working, 
we move towards increasingly sustainable 
mining, and that benefits everyone.”

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INNOVATION  
CONTINUED

Targets and performance
In 2019, our operations were responsible 
for 17.7 million tonnes of CO2-equivalent 
emissions (Mt CO2e) (2018: 16.0 Mt CO2e).  
This represents an 11% increase, reflecting a 
rise in fugitive methane in Metallurgical Coal 
related to a change in the mining area. The 
increase includes an additional 1.3 Mt CO2e 
methane abatement initiatives implemented  
in the year. The total GHG reduction was 24% 
against our BAU scenario, which meets our 
2020 target a year ahead of schedule. 

Our total energy consumption increased by 
3% to 87 million GJ (2018: 84 million GJ) – a 
5% reduction against our BAU scenario. The 
rise in energy consumption, driven by the 
restart of production at Minas-Rio and 
construction progress at the Quellaveco 
copper project, was partly offset by lower 
consumption at Los Bronces, where drought 
affected production.

In 2019, we improved the methodology to 
estimate our Scope 3 emissions, which are 
emissions that occur from the transport and 
use of our products. We have estimated our 
Scope 3 emissions for 2019 at 226 Mt CO2e, 
which for the first time includes a portfolio-
wide calculation. 

   For more information on our Scope 3 emissions see: 
www.angloamerican.com/sustainability-data    

ECO2MAN, our energy and carbon 
management programme, identifies projects 
that can help our sites meet their targets on 
energy use and GHG emissions. To achieve 
carbon neutrality across our operations, we 
are focusing on radically reducing energy 
consumption through our FutureSmart 
Mining™ programme, switching to low-carbon 
energy sourcing and increasing the role of 
renewables in our energy mix.

Meeting our commitments to 
government and society
We are committed to delivering a lasting, 
positive contribution to our host communities, 
beyond the life of our mines. This starts with 
understanding and responding to their 
needs and priorities. Fulfilling this 
commitment is critical to our long term 
success as a business.

Social performance
We manage the relationship with our host 
communities through our social performance 
management system, the Anglo American 
Social Way. It sets out the requirements all 
our managed or operated sites need to 
meet. It also covers how we engage with 
communities, mitigate adverse social impacts, 
and pursue development opportunities.  

Our industry-leading Socio-Economic 
Assessment Toolbox (SEAT) helps our sites 
comply with The Social Way. It provides tools 
for measuring sites’ socio-economic effects 
and guides their approach to managing 
human rights, grievances and the social 
impact of mine closures.

Management approach
In 2019, we developed The Social Way 3.0, 
an update to our management system that 
is designed to meet stakeholders’ evolving 
expectations. The updated Social Way aligns 
with our Sustainable Mining Plan, our Code 
of Conduct, and the SHE Way. Designed 
with our Purpose of re-imagining mining to 
improve people’s lives at its heart, it brings 
about a step-change in the way we manage 
sites’ overall performance and embeds 
respect for human rights across all aspects 
of how we operate.

We will roll out The Social Way 3.0 across all  
of Anglo American’s managed and operated 
sites during 2020.

Governance and performance
Every year, we commission independent 
assessments of our sites’ social performance 
and compliance with The Social Way through 
the Social Way Assurance Framework. When 
we identify cases of non-compliance, we 
require the sites in question to develop and 
implement an immediate improvement plan. 
In 2019, there were no serious cases of 
non-compliance across the Group.

We have a Groupwide procedure for reporting 
social incidents and grievances, aligned with 
the UN Guiding Principles for Business and 
Human Rights. 

We report all Level 3-5 (moderate to 
significant) social incidents to our Board 
and include them in the chief executive’s 
quarterly performance scorecard. 

In 2019, we saw a significant increase in 
reported Level 3-5 social incidents, compared 
to 2018. This was driven by increased 
construction activity at Quellaveco, and work 
on an unsurfaced road at Minas-Rio that 
generates excessive dust. We have also 
responded to incidents of pipeline vibrations at 
Minas-Rio affecting the local community, and 
we are investigating potential mitigating 
solutions. 

Human rights
Governments, investors and civil society have 
increased expectations of businesses to meet 
their responsibilities under the United Nations 
Guiding Principles on Business and Human 
Rights and, at Anglo American, we take these 
expectations seriously.

Management approach
Our approach to human rights is aligned 
with the UN Guiding Principles on Business 
and Human Rights, and we are committed 
to implementing the UN Global Compact 
Principles. Our global Human Rights Policy 
is available to employees on the company 
intranet and external website, and we run 
an annual awareness campaign around 
International Human Rights Day to encourage 
employees to read and understand the policy. 

We have developed a five-year action plan to 
drive continuous improvement in how we 
identify and manage human rights risks. The 
plan tackles the need to build human rights 
expertise into our business, engaging with 
stakeholders, and initiatives in key risk areas 
such as security and human rights, and our 
supply chain. 

Governance and performance
Every Anglo American operation carries out 
an annual social risk assessment to identify 
human rights risks and potentially vulnerable 
groups. Over the past two years, we have also 
conducted human rights due diligence at all 
our sites. 

We are determined to ensure that 
Anglo American is part of an ethical value 
chain that respects human rights and is free 
from slavery. This includes complying with  
the UK Modern Slavery Act of 2015 and the 
strengthened reporting requirements that the 
UK government is currently considering. 

During 2019, grievances that involved human 
rights aspects accounted for approximately 
3% of the total number of grievances received.

Socio-economic contribution
Anglo American contributes to economies and 
society both directly and indirectly, through the 
taxes and royalties we pay, the jobs we create, 
the local workforces we upskill, the local 
business opportunities we generate, and the 
education and community health initiatives 
we support. 

Our approach – Collaborative Regional 
Development (CRD)
Our CRD approach, integral to our Sustainable 
Mining Plan, was launched in South Africa’s 
Limpopo province and now sits at the heart 
of our approach to socio-economic 
development. It is designed to meet the need 
for sustainable, regional development that 
does not rely solely on the employment and 
supply chain opportunities provided by mining.

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 Social investment
In 2019, our Corporate Social Investment (CSI) 
reached $114 million (2018: $82 million), which 
represents 2% of underlying earnings before 
interest and taxes (EBIT), less underlying EBIT 
of associates and joint ventures.

Supply chain
During 2019, Supply Chain continued its 
three-year journey to Innovate Supply, 
Responsibly, delivering on breakthrough 
outcomes in several areas.

We focus our CSI on health, education and 
community development, in line with our 
Sustainable Mining Plan. We invested 
$29 million on education and training 
initiatives in 2019, and $12 million on health 
and welfare projects.

 GLOBAL CSI EXPENDITURE BY TYPE(1)

Community  
development

$’000

41,700

Education and training  28,625

Water and sanitation 

20,664

Health and welfare 

11,919

Sports, art, culture  
and heritage

Other 

Disaster and 
emergency relief

Environment 

Institutional  
capacity development

Energy and 
climate change 

3,003

2,558

2,070

1,968

1,501

119

%

37

25

18

10

3

2

2

2

1

0

Total 

114,127

(1) Discrepancies may occur due to rounding.

 GLOBAL CSI EXPENDITURE BY REGION(1)

Africa 

Americas 

Australia 

United Kingdom 

Rest of World 

$’000

56,191

54,567

 1,541

 1,598

230

%

49

48

1

1

0

Total 

  114,127

(1) Discrepancies may occur due to rounding.

Safety performance
Supply Chain supports the Group’s Elimination 
of Fatalities programme through several 
initiatives. We firmly believe that our suppliers 
can be a key contributor towards achieving  
our zero harm ambition, and Supply Chain’s 
primary focus was on more robust safety-
based supplier selection criteria, improved 
supplier safety performance management and 
on leveraging supplier-enabled innovation to 
strengthen critical controls.

Inclusive procurement
At Anglo American, our vision is to create a 
more inclusive Supply Chain as we seek to 
generate more equitably shared and 
sustainable prosperity in the communities 
around our operations. 

Our vision extends to the promotion of various 
region/country-specific initiatives such as 
enhanced engagement with our designated 
suppliers, who include previously 
disadvantaged sectors of the economy in 
South Africa; indigenous citizens (Canada); 
and Aboriginal suppliers (Australia), and the 
promotion of in-country manufacturing and 
assembly of the goods we procure.

In 2019, our operations spent approximately 
$11.6 billion with suppliers, of which $3.8 billion 
was with local suppliers. Our expenditure 
with designated suppliers was $2.9 billion, 
representing 24% of total supplier expenditure, 
including $0.6 billion with host communities(1) in 
the direct vicinity of our South African operations.

Responsible sourcing
In our Responsible Sourcing Standard for 
Suppliers, we articulate key sustainability 
requirements for both our current and 
prospective suppliers and, through our 
external commitment to an ethical value 
chain and recognising the emergence of 
new risk areas such as modern slavery, we 
continue to update our standard to highlight 
key expectations of suppliers. The standard 
specifies requirements to protect safety, 
health and the environment; respect 
labour and human rights; increase social 
accountability; and conduct business fairly 
and with integrity.

We support suppliers to understand and 
identify potential risks and improve their 
management controls; we do this through 
supplier self-assessments, third-party 
audits and tailored supplier capacity-building 
programmes. Where required, corrective 
actions are agreed and monitored.

In 2019, we conducted self-assessments 
with more than 450 suppliers (2018: around 
150), and on-site assessments with over  
40 suppliers. In response to findings from 
these assessments, we have intensified our 
efforts to support small businesses to meet 
our standards, and conducted training 
programmes for more than 250 small 
and medium suppliers in South Africa.

Value delivery through supplier 
partnerships
We continue to focus on delivering value for 
our operations through global and regional 
framework agreements, supplier enabled 
innovation and the optimisation of working 
capital. Through our strategic supplier 
partnerships, we jointly identify opportunities 
and deliver on our innovation roadmaps. In 
collaboration with the Group’s Technical team, 
several innovation and modernisation 
initiatives are being implemented in safety, 
mining, processing, and sustainability. 

In a bid to improve efficiencies and, therefore, 
reduce costs across the Group’s loading and 
hauling units, we engaged with our original 
equipment manufacturer (OEM) supplier 
partners to determine how they can play a 
role in meeting our P101 objectives through 
deploying technical developments across 
priority load and haul fleets. OEM technology 
and innovation roadmaps, with a specific 
focus on technologies which are ready for 
deployment today, have been reviewed and 
are being matched to P101 load and haul 
productivity improvement objectives. 

Supply chain digitalisation
Our journey to a touchless, request-to-pay 
purchasing process continues through 
our rapidly growing adoption of electronic 
procurement across our business and 
supplier base. Digital collaboration with 
suppliers has more than doubled through  
2019; as a result, productivity improvements 
are being experienced through the improved 
accuracy and speed at which we transact. 
The benefits of integrated business-to-business 
transactions are expected to deliver further 
incremental performance improvement in 2020.

(1)  Host community spend reflects South African data only, 
following implementation of narrower definitions aimed at 
ensuring maximum impact on host communities in the 
direct vicinity of our operations.

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STRATEGIC REPORT

PEOPLE

Our people are critical to all that we do. The partnerships 
we build, both within Anglo American and with our 
stakeholders – locally and globally, are central to 
maintaining our regulatory and social licences  
to operate and our commercial success. 

Material matters discussed in this section

  Safety and health

  Workforce culture and capability

   Meeting our commitments to 
business stakeholders and society

  Political and regulatory

  Kumba Iron Ore participants at Anglo American’s annual Safety Day, held in October.

HIGHLIGHTS

2.21

Group Total Recordable Case Frequency 
Rate – a 17% improvement over 2018 and  
a record low.

25%

Target for % of women in senior 
management roles across the Group by the 
end of 2020. We aim to reach 33% by 2023.

UNAIDS targets

Two of the three targets set by the UN have 
been achieved by Anglo American, a year 
ahead of schedule.

Pillars of value

  Environment 

  Socio-political

  Financial

   For our KPIs:   
See pages 50-51

 We have redefined the behaviours 
underpinning our Values ... our 
refreshed Values now focus more 
on the individual’s role and 
accountabilities.”

  In August, nearly 700 colleagues from across our South African businesses and Group functions came together in 

Johannesburg to attend Elevate, Anglo American’s first Groupwide inclusion and diversity event.

Getting the best out of our people
In recent years, and across many countries, there 
has been a remarkable shift in sentiment towards 
a more progressive vision for society. Of course, 
business plays an important role in society and, 
in the world of work, responsible companies are 
embracing such secular shifts. Anglo American 
is seeking to make its workplace fairer and more 
representative, where employees feel they can 
bring their whole and best selves, irrespective of 
their gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, 
national origin, age, or disability.

Having the best minds and inclusive leadership 
are crucial to finding innovative and sustainable 
solutions to business challenges and to 
embedding a high performance culture. This 
means drawing from the widest available talent 
pool, and leveraging their complementary skills 
and attributes to achieve breakthrough outcomes. 

Our Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) strategy is a 
critical foundation of our Purpose of re-imagining 
mining to improve people’s lives, supporting us in 
creating a work environment where each of our 
people is afforded the opportunity to realise their 
full potential.

Tackling gender imbalance
Historically, in the mining industry, women have 
been under-represented at all levels, particularly  
in senior roles. We are steadily redressing that: 
over the past three years, the proportion of 
women at senior management levels across the 
Group has increased from 15% in 2016 to 24%  
in 2019. Our target is to exceed 25% by the end  
of 2020 and aim to reach 33% by 2023. 

An inclusive approach
Our global employee engagement survey, I&D 
survey and focus groups have indicated a need  
to improve both physical and psychological safety, 

and creating an environment free from bullying, 
harassment and victimisation is a significant 
contributor. To help achieve this, we have 
developed a clear and consistent global policy 
that we are communicating, and are providing 
training across Anglo American. Our aim is for 
everyone to understand the impact of these 
actions, whether intentional or not, to know the 
support they can access and expect if they 
experience such behaviour, and to embed a 
zero-tolerance workplace where people feel 
confident to report any incident of poor behaviour.

Simultaneously, we have been looking at ways to 
continuously improve our internal whistleblowing 
initiative to ensure it is an equally robust pillar 
supporting the Group’s I&D strategy. In 2019, 
we engaged a new external provider and 
rebranded the channel from Speak Up to 
YourVoice – to reflect the people-centric nature 
of the programme. 

In such a geographically and ethnically diverse 
company as ours, however, there is always a 
danger that our Purpose, our strategy, our Values 
and associated behaviours are not sufficiently 
understood or are misinterpreted. That is why  
we engage in regular training and learning 
activities that focus on the behaviours we expect 
wherever we may work. 

We have also redefined the behaviours 
underpinning our Values. Adopting a bottom-up, 
inclusive approach, we asked our employees and 
250 senior leaders from across the Group for their 
views on how the Values should be refreshed and 
brought to life. In consequence, we have provided 
more clarity around what behaviours will actually 
drive the change required for us to become a  
more purposeful and high performing organisation, 
and our refreshed Values now focus more on the 
individual’s role and accountabilities.

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STRATEGIC REPORT PEOPLE

PEOPLE  
CONTINUED 

Safety comes foremost in 
everything we do; we train, equip 
and empower our people to work  
safely every day. We believe, too, 
that creating an inclusive and diverse 
working environment and culture 
that encourages and supports 
high performance and innovative 
thinking gives our business a 
competitive advantage.

Safety
We have intensified our focus on the 
elimination of fatalities at our operations, 
refreshing our Values, and linking them 
closely with cultural change at all levels of 
the business. 

Management approach and governance
Our approach to safety management is built 
on five key pillars: passionate leadership; 
resilient management systems; effective risk 
management systems; rapid organisational 
learning; and an engaged workforce. We 
manage and improve safety through our 
Operating Model; the SHE Way; our system of 
global policies, standards and guidelines; our 
operational risk management and assurance 
processes; and our learning from incidents 
investigative process. We have defined what 
‘good’ looks like, have developed tactical 
plans, and we monitor progress and correlate 
safety improvements.

Over the past 18 months, we have  
conducted an audit to take a close look at 
safety across our Group. We have appointed 
an Elimination of Fatalities Taskforce to 
investigate catastrophic and fatal risks at our 
sites, and the culture that gives rise to these 
risks. The taskforce includes representatives 
from each of our business units and functions, 
as well as external experts who help us to 
learn from best practice at other businesses. 
The Taskforce’s findings are assisting to 
prioritise urgent actions to prevent serious 
incidents with the potential for loss of life.  
We have also changed our approach  
to communicating the tragic news of  
fatalities across our business to ensure 
we quickly communicate lessons learned  
to all employees.

Anglo American’s safety, health and 
environment results affect the performance-
based remuneration of all employees in 
the business, and health and safety targets 
are included within the annual performance 
incentives for executive directors and 
senior management.

38

Performance
Our safety journey in 2019 was 
challenging. We lost four colleagues 
in work-related incidents at the Group’s 
managed operations and one colleague 
at a non-managed joint operation.

We were also deeply saddened by  
two contractor colleagues who lost  
their lives in separate security-related 
events, 10 colleagues who died in two 
separate after-hours commuting-related 
road accidents, and one colleague who 
passed away while attending a voluntary 
off-site rescue training exercise. These 
fatal incidents highlight how important it  
is for us to continue to seek to improve  
the safety of everyone associated  
with Anglo American, including our 
contractors, and use influence to promote 

the adoption of good safety practice at our 
suppliers and non-managed joint arrangements.

Fatalities are included in our reporting figures 
when they occur while executing work on 
behalf of Anglo American, and when we 
are responsible for working practices and 
health and safety standards. Of the 18 deaths 
reported, four are included in our occupational 
safety statistics, which is in line with the ICMM 
and internal reporting guidelines.

In 2019, the Group’s fatal injury frequency 
rate (FIFR) decreased to 0.017 (2018: 0.024) 
and our lost-time-injury frequency rate (LTIFR) 
decreased to 1.36 in 2019 (2018: 1.63). Our 
total recordable case frequency rate (TRCFR), 
which includes any injury that requires more 
than first-aid treatment, decreased to  
2.21 (2018: 2.66).

TOTAL NUMBER OF FATAL INJURIES AND FATAL INJURY FREQUENCY RATE 2013–2019

Fatal injuries

16
16

14
14

12
12

10
10

8
8

6
6

4
4

2
2

0
0

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Fatal injuries

FIFR

LOST-TIME INJURIES, MEDICAL TREATMENT CASES AND TOTAL RECORDABLE 
CASE FREQUENCY RATE 2013–2019

Injuries

2,000

1,750

1,500

1,250

1,000

750

500

250

0

2013

2014

2015

2016

Lost-time injuries

Medical treatment cases

2017

TRCFR

2018

2019

FIFR

0.045

0.040

0.035

0.030

0.025

0.020

0.015

0.010

0.005

0.000

TRCFR

6.00

5.00

4.00

3.00

2.00

1.00

0.00

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019    
Health
Our approach to health and well-being will 
consider all aspects of health for both our 
employees and our host communities. We 
aim to achieve all relevant targets for each 
host community under the UN Sustainable 
Development Goal on health by 2030. 

At Anglo American, we understand that a 
person’s health and well-being involve 
physical, social, cultural and psychological 
factors. In 2019, we reframed our approach 
to what we call Total Health. Total Health is 
adapted from the World Health Organization’s 
Healthy Workplace Model and provides our 
framework for managing health and wellness 
at Anglo American. 

Our Safety, Health and Environmental 
management system, the SHE Way, sets 
out the requirements for managing 
occupational health risks. Together with 
health-related technical standards, it defines 
the requirements our sites must meet. 

Controlling occupational exposure
As achieving good occupational health and 
hygiene is a vital part of meeting our target of 
zero fatalities, we apply the same rigour to 
eliminating occupational health hazards as we 
do to eliminating workplace safety incidents. 

We provide employees and contractors with 
appropriate personal protective equipment, 
such as respiratory or hearing protection, 
wherever there is a risk of exposure levels 
exceeding safe limits. Innovation in technology 
is further helping us protect the health of our 
workforce, reduce exposure to hazards and 
give us early warning of when we need to take 
action. For example, in 2019, we continued to 
roll out our award-winning Operational 
Intelligence Suite, a real-time data analytics 
platform that monitors environmental 
conditions and the performance of our 
engineering controls. 

We also relaunched our Occupational Hygiene 
Standard and expect all our sites to have 
implemented and complied fully with the 
new standard by the end of 2020.

In 2019, the number of new cases of 
occupational disease declined to 39  
(2018: 101). We believe that this is a direct 
result of initiatives such as training employees 
to use hearing protection. Once again, we saw 
a reduction in new cases of life-threatening 
coal-workers’ pneumoconiosis in South Africa 
and Australia, from 5 in 2018 to 1 in 2019.

Managing TB and HIV/AIDS
At the end of 2019, we succeeded in reaching 
the first two objectives under the UNAIDS 
90/90/90 target for all employees at 
Anglo American operations where we have 
data available. This means that 90% of our 
employees know their HIV status, and 90% 
of those identified as HIV-positive are having 
anti-retroviral treatment (ART). At the end  

of 2019, the infection rate for TB among our 
employees in South Africa stood at 230 per 
100,000 people, well below the 2018 
national rate of 520 per 100,000 people. 
This is a result of high ART uptake among 
HIV-positive employees in addition to 
implementing Isoniazid Prevention Therapy, 
which we have distributed to over 70% of our 
eligible employees. 

  Testing for HIV at PGMs’ Amandelbult Hospital. For well over three decades, Anglo American has led the response 

from South African business to the country’s HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Beyond 90/90/90 – ready for  
the next challenge in the fight 
against HIV
In 2014, the Joint United Nations Programme 
on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) set its strategy for 
ending AIDS as a public-health threat by 2030. 
For Anglo American, this goal speaks to the 
heart of our effort to ensure our employees’ 
health. We have felt the impact of AIDS at first 
hand, particularly among our employees and 
host communities in South Africa.

UNAIDS set three ambitious targets for 2020: 
90% of all people living with HIV would know 
their HIV status; 90% of those diagnosed  
with HIV would receive sustained ART; and 
90% of those receiving ART would have viral 
suppression where the viral load is so low as to 
be undetectable. Not only was Anglo American 
ready to accept this challenge, we had already 
spent decades working to tackle the impact of 
HIV on our employees, their families and our 
host communities. 

In South Africa, which has one of the world’s 
highest infection rates for HIV, we have been 
running HIV testing and treatment programmes 
since 2000 and, in 2002, we became one of the 
first companies to introduce free ART for our 
employees. Since the launch of the 90/90/90 
targets, we have intensified our efforts, working 

to reduce the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS, 
adopting an always-on approach to awareness 
and engagement, and working with the 
governments and health bodies to overcome 
resistance to HIV testing. In 2016, we signed  
a collaboration agreement with UNAIDS to 
promote HIV testing worldwide, building on  
the success of our employee programmes.

Our journey to eliminate AIDS as a public-health 
threat reached a key milestone when we 
achieved two of the three critical 90/90/90 
targets for Anglo American employees in  
South Africa. Of these employees, 94% know 
their HIV status, and 92% of those identified  
as HIV-positive are having ART. The proportion 
of our employees with viral loads so low as to 
be undetectable currently varies between 80% 
and 90%.

These achievements are significant – but  
they are only part of the journey. During 2020, 
we will be building an action roadmap to 
address HIV prevention and other health 
challenges faced by our employees and 
communities. This will require new 
collaborations and initiatives to target the key 
drivers of HIV infection. In South Africa, for 
example, we have commissioned an in-depth 
study to better understand the social risk 
factors linked to new cases of HIV. 

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STRATEGIC REPORT PEOPLE

PEOPLE  
CONTINUED

Workforce culture and capability
We aim to attract the best people in the 
industry and provide professional and personal 
development opportunities that empower 
everyone to reach their full potential. 

We spent $90 million on training in 2019  
(2018: $94 million). After 12 months, 52,000 
of our employees had engaged with LEARN+ 
content, with participants spending an 
average of four hours per month consuming 
learning content.

along with the other established channels  
of communication we have with our 
employees, this forum should be of 
considerable benefit in helping the Board 
better understand the views of the workforce 
when making strategic decisions.

Our People and Organisation strategy is 
focused on achieving three outcomes: 

 • Creating a safe and caring environment, 
where every colleague experiences a 
work environment free of physical and 
psychological harm, and everyone can 
bring their whole and best selves to work 
every day

 • Igniting growth and extraordinary 

performance, by helping all employees 
and teams to realise their full potential 
and harness it to deliver our Purpose and 
business strategy

 • Empowering our business to achieve new 
possibilities, by understanding potential 
opportunities and disruptors, understanding 
the implications for our people, and enabling 
the business to adapt.

Our Organisation Model
Our Organisation Model is the foundation for 
achieving our objectives as a business. It is 
a set of structures, systems and processes 
that define the way we lead and work 
together to deliver safe, productive outcomes. 
Our Operating Model works alongside the 
Organisation Model to ensure we have the right 
people, in the right roles, doing the right work.

Performance management and 
continuous learning
In 2019, we introduced an innovative 
approach to managing the performance of 
about 11,000 of our employees which puts  
the emphasis on teams delivering against 
shared goals. Under TEAM+, we manage 
team performance against collective targets 
and commitments, rather than individual 
performance. TEAM+ promotes active 
collaboration and collective responsibility. It 
has helped to align the way that teams work 
with the Purpose and strategy of our business 
in mind and will enable faster progress in 
important areas, such as safety.

During the year, we launched LEARN+, a 
single, user-friendly interface that makes it 
easy for our employees and people in our  
host communities to access our growing 
range of online learning resources. This is  
part of our Centre of Excellence model for 
learning, which provides access to web-based 
resources, and augmented reality and virtual 
reality learning experiences through a 
single-content repository.

Developing inspiring leaders
We believe that inspiring, accountable and 
safety-conscious leaders are the foundations 
of a high performance culture. We invest in 
equipping leaders at all levels of the 
organisation with the skills they need to 
motivate employees and encourage their 
teams’ development.

We have a structured Leadership Academy 
to develop our leaders’ capabilities. The 
Academy runs five programmes, which focus 
on achieving our Purpose as a business, 
ensuring the safety of our people, and 
delivering industry-leading margins and 
returns. More than 400 leaders participated in 
Leadership Academy programmes in 2019.

Sourcing the skills Anglo American needs
To re-imagine mining, we need to develop new 
skills among our existing employees and bring 
new kinds of talent into our business. We are 
continuing to evolve our approach to talent 
acquisition. This includes improving our 
recruitment capability, investing in training 
and tools to eliminate unconscious bias, and 
launching a new applicant-tracking system. 
We aim to establish a consistent global 
recruitment process that can attract, source 
and anticipate the skills that the business will 
need in the future. 

Employee engagement and 
workplace relations
We recognise that there are many different 
aspects to employee engagement. These 
include the way that we work and build 
relationships with trade unions and other 
representative bodies, our success in 
building a diverse and inclusive working 
environment, and the steps we take to 
engage employees directly.

In 2019, we established a Global Workforce 
Advisory Panel to better gather views from the 
workforce in line with the recommendations  
of the revised UK Corporate Governance 
Code. The Panel is made up of employee 
representatives from each country where  
we have a significant presence and is chaired 
by our senior independent director, Byron 
Grote. It met for the first time in October  
2019, in South Africa, and the outcomes  
of its discussions were shared with the 
Anglo American Board at its meeting in 
December 2019. In the future, the Panel 
expects to convene at least twice a year and, 

Our employee turnover rate was  
2.3% (2018: 2.4%). New hires represented 
11.3% of our permanent employees, against  
10.5% in 2018.

We take a decentralised approach to working 
with trade unions, works councils and other 
representative bodies, which enables our 
business units to address specific regional 
issues and concerns affecting different areas 
of our business. In 2019, approximately 72% 
of our permanent workforce was represented 
by worker organisations and covered by 
collective bargaining agreements. There was 
one incident of unprotected industrial action in 
South Africa at PGMs’ Mototolo mine, which 
lasted three weeks and related to wage 
demands and employee concerns about 
medical coverage. These issues were resolved 
in early 2020.

In October 2019, we completed our latest 
employee-engagement survey, reaching 
more employees and gathering more 
detailed feedback than ever before. We 
received responses from 39,000 employees, 
representing 66% of our permanent 
workforce. See page 98 of the Governance 
report for details of the key insights to emerge 
from the survey.

Supporting labour rights
Anglo American has signed the United Nations 
Global Compact, and our Human Rights Policy 
commits us to the labour rights principles set 
out in the core conventions of the International 
Labour Organization. These include the right 
to freedom of association and collective 
bargaining, non-discrimination, and the 
eradication of child and forced labour. There 
were no reported incidents of under-age or 
forced labour at Anglo American operations 
during 2019.

Our Responsible Sourcing Standard 
stipulates that all suppliers shall respect all 
labour and human rights throughout their own 
value chain.

An inclusive and diverse environment
Inclusion and diversity are essential 
foundations of a high performance culture. 
They ensure that Anglo American has access 
to the widest possible pool of talent, while 
providing all employees with opportunities to 
fulfil their potential. 

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 Addressing bribery risk
We assess bribery risks as part of the ethical 
risk assessments that we carry out across the 
Group. Our key bribery risks arise out of the 
use of intermediaries, and our interactions with 
government officials, customers, suppliers and 
communities. When we determine bribery risk 
to be high, we develop an action plan to 
strengthen our internal controls and manage 
the risk. Our Internal Audit team audits these 
processes and controls on a regular basis, as 
part of the wider business integrity audits.

Whistleblowing
Our internal whistleblowing facility, which 
includes a telephony service and web-based 
portal, is operated by a new third-party service 
provider and was rebranded in 2019 to 
YourVoice. Our global programme continues 
to provide a confidential and secure means for 
our employees, business partners, and other 
external stakeholders to report concerns 
about conduct that is contrary to our Values, 
Purpose and integrity standards.

In 2019, 505 reports or allegations were 
received, covering a broad spectrum of 
concerns including human resource 
issues, such as bullying, harassment 
(including sexual harassment) and 
victimisation. A further 248 incidents were 
also reported that related to external 
procurement fraud. All reports are confidential 
and reporters are able to submit their 
disclosures anonymously. We review,  
assess and, where necessary, investigate  
all reports made.

We have made significant progress during the 
past 12 months in creating a more inclusive 
and diverse workplace. We recognise, 
however, that we still have much more to do as 
we address the issues associated with mining 
being a historically male-dominated industry.

During 2019, we rolled out inclusive leadership 
training to all leaders globally, following the 
unconscious-bias training the senior 
leadership team received in 2018. The 
inclusive leadership programme puts the 
focus on conscious inclusion and the actions 
that our leaders can take to address barriers 
to inclusion within their own teams. 

We updated our global workplace policies to 
reflect our commitments, by introducing global 
policies covering inclusion and diversity, 
bullying, harassment and victimisation, and 
flexible working.

We also launched several new initiatives 
designed to eliminate bullying and harassment, 
provide stronger support on mental health, 
and ensure all colleagues are comfortable in 
their work environment.

Towards the end of 2018, we surveyed 
15,000 employees anonymously and in 
confidence to get a clearer picture on their 
diversity and to understand how inclusive our 
culture is. This enabled us to measure 
perceptions of inclusion within Anglo American 
for the first time and will provide a benchmark 
for measuring progress.

We have identified gender equality as a 
business imperative for Anglo American, 
and have set a target for 33% female 
representation within all management levels 
in every business unit and Group function, by 
2023. At the end of 2019, women made up 
21% of our overall workforce, compared with 
20% in 2018.

We have set a similar target for 33% of our 
Group Management Committee and those 
reporting to the committee to be women 
by 2023. The proportion of women at this 
level has increased from 15% in 2016 to  
24% in 2019.

We report on the gender pay gap for our UK 
operations, in line with legislative requirements. 
On 5 April 2019, our gender pay gap reporting 
date, women represented 53% of the 249 
employees at our UK head office, and 25% of 
senior management roles. The average hourly 
pay gap was 50% and the median hourly pay 
gap 38%. While there has been a significant 
improvement in representation, our gender 
pay gap reflects our UK senior management 
population having a substantially higher 
proportion of men (75%) than women (25%). 

At the year end, the proportion of our 
permanent employees aged under 30 was 
12%, with 69% aged between 30 and 50, 
and the remaining 19% over 50 years of age. 
In South Africa, historically disadvantaged 
South Africans (HDSA) held 65% of our 
management positions.

Building a purpose-led culture
Anglo American expects our employees, 
contractors, suppliers and associates to 
behave ethically, always. We recognise 
society’s enhanced expectations that we 
should act with integrity and display consistent 
care and respect for colleagues, communities 
and the environment. We have aligned our 
Code of Conduct and Business Integrity 
Policy with these expectations. 

We embed reminders about the Code in our 
regular communications with our employees, 
and support it with guidelines that help all our 
employees make the right decisions when 
faced with ethical dilemmas. We have 
appointed Code of Conduct programme 
managers throughout the business, who 
develop implementation plans to raise 
awareness of the Code in their business units. 
Internal audits are carried out on a sample 
basis to check that these plans are in place 
and being implemented. In addition, we 
commission external reviews of key areas of 
the Code. The content of the Code is reviewed 
on an annual basis and updated as necessary. 
We also review our Business Integrity Policy 
and procedures every two years, and update 
when required.

Business integrity
Our Business Integrity Policy states that we 
will neither give nor accept bribes, nor permit 
others to do so in our name. We support the 
policy through 11 Prevention of Corruption 
Procedures that set out the conduct required 
in areas where bribery and corruption risk 
may be present. We have a network of 
business integrity implementation champions 
and managers across the Group, who 
administer this programme. Any employee can 
escalate concerns about business integrity 
through reports to their line manager, by 
contacting the Group Ethical Business 
Conduct team, or by using YourVoice, our 
confidential whistleblowing programme.

Our Business Integrity Policy prohibits the 
making of political donations of any kind on 
behalf of the Company. In 2019, no funds  
from the Anglo American Foundation, nor  
from our CSI expenditure, were allocated to 
political donations. 

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STRATEGIC REPORT CAPITAL ALLOCATION

CAPITAL ALLOCATION

is a requirement to include former operating 
leases on the balance sheet, adding 
$0.5 billion to the Group’s net debt.

Group liquidity levels remained conservative, 
with $6.3 billion of cash (2018: $6.5 billion)  
and $8.7 billion of undrawn committed 
facilities (2018: $7.3 billion). On 1 January 
2019, a committed shareholder loan facility  
of $1.8 billion from Mitsubishi Corporation 
became available to Anglo American 
Quellaveco S.A. to meet Mitsubishi’s 
commitment to fund 40% of the remaining  
capital expenditure on the Quellaveco  
copper project. 

In 2019, the Group issued bonds for a 
US dollar equivalent value of $1.0 billion. 
The issuances consisted of a seven-year 
€500 million bond and a 10-year £300 million 
bond. The proceeds were used, in part, to 
pre-fund a $0.4 billion equivalent bond 
maturity in June 2019. The weighted average 
maturity on outstanding bonds has reduced 
slightly to 4.5 years (2018: 5.0 years). In March 
2019, Anglo American plc received upgrades 
from S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s 
Investors Service to BBB and Baa2 (both 
with stable outlooks) respectively.

Cash flow after sustaining capital
We continue to focus on capital discipline and 
sustaining capital efficiency, while maintaining 
the operational integrity of all our assets. 
Sustaining capital comprises stay-in-business, 
development and stripping, and life-extension 
expenditure, less the proceeds from disposals 
of property, plant and equipment. For 
2020-2022, we expect sustaining capital 
expenditure to be within a range of  
$3.2-$3.5 billion per annum as we invest in 
attractive life-extension projects, primarily 
at our diamonds, iron ore and metallurgical  
coal assets. Our longer term guidance of 
$2.8-$3.1 billion per annum remains unchanged.

In July 2019, the Board approved the Aquila 
project to extend the life of the Capcoal 
underground hard coking coal (HCC) 
operations in Queensland, Australia by 
six years to 2028. The project is a brownfield 
expansion that leverages off existing 
equipment and infrastructure to deliver a low 
capital intensity opportunity in prime, high 
margin HCC resources. With an expected 
attributable capital cost of $0.2 billion, the  
first longwall production of premium quality 
HCC is expected in early 2022. 

A STRONG FOCUS ON 
CAPITAL DISCIPLINE

Underpinning our strategy, we have a 
value-focused approach to capital allocation, 
with clear prioritisation: sustaining capital to 
maintain asset integrity (including Reserve 
Life); then the base dividend to our 
shareholders, determined on a 40% underlying 
earnings-based payout ratio; while ensuring a 
strong balance sheet. Based on a balanced 
approach, discretionary capital is then either 
allocated to growth investments or upgrades 
to our portfolio that are subject to a 
demanding risk framework and that meet our 
stringent value criteria, or is considered for 
additional returns to shareholders.

Disciplined capital allocation throughout the 
cycle is critical to protecting and enhancing 
returns for our shareholders’ invested capital, 
given the long term and capital-intensive 
nature of our business. Our aim is to provide 
a balanced offering of a strong balance sheet, 
which reduces risk and creates opportunity 
for counter-cyclical investment, attractive 
shareholder returns and value-adding 
disciplined growth.

During 2019, our focus was on continuing to 
improve our competitive position, progressing 
the construction of our Quellaveco copper 
project in Peru, as well as returning excess 
cash to shareholders through the $1 billion 
share buyback programme announced on 
25 July 2019. We will continue to allocate the 
appropriate capital across our portfolio of 
assets, to both sustain our business and to 
protect and enhance value.

Balance sheet flexibility
Our capital allocation framework is 
underpinned by our strong balance sheet, 
which allows us to deliver on our commitment 
to base dividends and enables value-accretive 
discretionary capital allocation through the 
cycle. Our near term objective is to ensure  
the Group’s net debt/EBITDA ratio does not 
exceed 1.5 times, at the bottom of the cycle, 
without there being a clear plan to recover.

Net debt at 31 December 2019 was 
$4.6 billion (2018: $2.8 billion), resulting  
in a net debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.5 times, 
significantly lower than our target ratio.  
The $1.8 billion increase in net debt since 
31 December 2018 has been driven primarily 
by a planned increase in total capital 
expenditure and higher distributions to 
shareholders, partly offset by stronger 
EBITDA generated during 2019. In addition, 
effective from 1 January 2019, and as a result 
of the transition to IFRS 16 Leases, there  

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Additional  
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Commitment to base dividends
Our clear commitment to a sustainable base 
dividend remains a critical part of the 
overall capital allocation approach and is 
demonstrated through our dividend policy 
of a 40% payout ratio based on underlying 
earnings, paid each half year.

Our dividend policy provides shareholders with 
increased cash returns upon improvement in 
product prices, while retaining balance sheet 
flexibility during periods of weaker pricing. The 
Group paid dividends of $0.7 billion in May 
2019 (in relation to second half 2018 underlying 
earnings), and $0.8 billion in September 2019 
(in relation to first half 2019 underlying earnings). 
In line with the policy, the Board proposes a 
final dividend of 40% of second half underlying 
earnings, equal to 47 cents per share, bringing 
the total dividends paid and proposed in 
respect of 2019 to $1.09 per share.

Discretionary capital options
Strict and disciplined value criteria are applied 
to the assessment of future options. We will 
consider options to upgrade the quality of our 
portfolio in a measured manner and only 
where we see value, through inorganic 
opportunities and asset disposals. Where 
appropriate, we will seek partners on major 
greenfield projects at the right time and for 
value, and are likely to not commit to the full 
development of more than one such project at 
any given time. 

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019  
 
 
 
Group capital expenditure
Capital expenditure increased to $3.8 billion 
(2018: $2.8 billion), with rigorous capital 
discipline continuing to underpin the planning 
and execution of all projects. 

Sustaining capital expenditure increased 
to $3.0 billion (2018: $2.5 billion), driven 
by increased stripping and development 
expenditure at Kumba and De Beers and a  
life-extension investment in Khwezela thermal 
coal mine in South Africa. 

Growth capital expenditure increased to 
$0.8 billion (2018: $0.3 billion), largely due to 
expenditure on Quellaveco of $0.5 billion, net 
of Mitsubishi funding (gross expenditure at 
Quellaveco was $1.3 billion). 

We expect total capital expenditure to increase 
to between $4.7-$5.2 billion in 2020, and 
$4.7-$5.5 billion in 2021.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE◊

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Stay-in-business

Development and 
stripping

Life-extension 
projects(1)

Proceeds from 
disposal of property, 
plant and equipment

Sustaining capital

Growth projects(1)

Total

Capitalised operating 
cash flows

Total capital 
expenditure

2019

1,656

976

358

(8)

2,982

847

3,829

11

2018

1,617

796

245

(162)

2,496

340

2,836

(18)

3,840

2,818

(1)  Life-extension projects and growth projects are collectively 

referred to as expansionary capital expenditure.

In July 2019, the Board approved an additional 
return of up to $1 billion to shareholders via an 
on-market share buyback programme. This 
additional return recognises the resilience of 
our balance sheet, and our confidence in 
funding our portfolio of highly attractive near 
and medium term growth opportunities. The 
programme will end no later than 31 March 
2020 and had returned $0.8 billion to 
shareholders by 31 December 2019.

During 2019, the development of the 
Quellaveco copper project continued to 
progress to plan. The Group’s share of capital 
expenditure in 2019 was $0.5 billion after 
utilising the proceeds from Mitsubishi’s 
subscription in 2018. We expect our share to 
increase to between $0.9-$1.0 billion in 2020. 
In 2019, we also announced the approval by 
Debmarine Namibia, a 50:50 joint operation 
between De Beers and the Namibian 
government, for the construction of a new 
custom-built diamond recovery vessel. At  
an expected total capital cost of $0.5 billion 
($0.2 billion attributable to Anglo American), 
this new vessel will become the seventh in  
the Debmarine fleet. It is expected to begin 
production in 2022, with the capacity to  
add 500,000 high value carats of annual 
production.

We continue to progress studies on organic 
growth opportunities to improve the existing 
business. For example, a pre-feasibility  
study is underway for a debottlenecking  
and expansion of the Moranbah-Grosvenor 
coal handling and preparation plant to 
increase capacity by 4-6 Mtpa, as well as  
for expansion options for the Mogalakwena 
PGMs complex, the Collahuasi copper 
joint operation plant and the Los Bronces 
Underground project.

In addition, we continue to progress the 
application of innovative concepts and 
step-change technologies stemming from 
our FutureSmart Mining™ programme. 
The Group is investing $0.1-$0.5 billion 
per annum of discretionary capital in 
technology and innovation related initiatives  
to drive improvements across our existing 
portfolio of assets. Evaluation expenditure  
was in line with the prior year at $173 million 
(2018: $172 million) and expenditure on 
exploration activities increased by 12%  
to $126 million (2018: $113 million).

In 2019, our portfolio management strategy 
remained focused on continuously improving 
asset quality and our competitive position to 
ensure that we have a business that delivers 
sustainable free cash flows and returns to our 
shareholders. In this regard, in 2019, the 
Group commenced, or completed, a number 
of transactions. We entered into a transaction, 
expected to complete in 2020, to provide for 
the equalisation of ownership across our 
integrated metallurgical coal operations at 
Moranbah North and Grosvenor through the 
sale of 12% in Grosvenor mine to the minority 
shareholders in Moranbah North. The 
Grosvenor mine uses Moranbah North’s coal 
processing infrastructure, where numerous 
debottlenecking, expansion and product 
blending options offer considerable cost, 
productivity and margin benefits for the 
integrated operation. 

We also completed the two-phased 
restructuring plan of Atlatsa, which entailed 
among others, the acquisition of the 
exploration properties adjacent to 
Mogalakwena mine. 

Namdeb Holdings, a joint operation between  
the Namibian government and De Beers, 
announced the sale of Elizabeth Bay in 
September 2019.

In January 2020, Anglo American announced 
that an agreement has been reached with the 
board of Sirius Minerals Plc (‘Sirius’) on the 
terms of a recommended cash acquisition for 
the entire issued and to be issued share capital 
of Sirius. Anglo American identified Sirius’s 
Woodsmith polyhalite project in North Yorkshire 
(the ‘Project’) as being of potential interest given 
the quality of the underlying asset in terms of 
scale, resource life, operating cost profile and 
the nature and quality of its product. The 
Project has the potential to fit well with our 
established strategy of focusing on world  
class assets, particularly in the context of 
Anglo American’s portfolio trajectory towards 
later-cycle products that support a fast growing 
global population and a cleaner, greener, 
more sustainable world. The proposed 
transaction is subject to regulatory and Sirius 
shareholder approval.

Anglo American Platinum completed the 
disposal of its 33% interest in the Bafokeng 
Rasimone Platinum Mine associate to  
Royal Bafokeng Resources Proprietary  
Limited (RBR) in December 2018, for a total 
consideration of around $150 million, of which 
approximately $110 million was deferred.  
The outstanding consideration, including 
accumulated interest, was settled in full by 
RBR in January 2020.

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STRATEGIC REPORT MANAGING RISK EFFECTIVELY

MANAGING RISK 
EFFECTIVELY

Byron Grote
Chairman 
Audit Committee

Anglo American recognises that 
risk is inherent in all its business 
activities. Our risks can have a safety, 
financial, operational or reputational 
impact. Volatility in commodity  
markets provides a good illustration 
of risk inherent in our business. 
As understanding our risks and 
developing appropriate responses 
are critical to our future success, we  
are committed to an effective, robust 
system of risk identification, and an 
effective response to such risks, in 
order to support the achievement of  
our objectives.

How does risk relate to 
our strategy?
Risks can arise from events outside of our 
control or from operational matters. Each of 
the risks described on the following pages 
can have an impact on our ability to deliver 
our strategy.

  For more on the Group’s strategy:  
See page 14

Anglo American’s assessment  
of strategic, operational, project  
and sustainable development  
related risks

4

3

1

2

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Viability statement

Context
An understanding of our business model 
and strategy is key to the assessment of 
our prospects. Our strategy is to:

 • Secure, develop and operate a portfolio 
of high quality and long life assets that 
deliver sustainable shareholder returns

 • Implement an innovation-led approach 
to sustainable mining from exploration to 
delivering products to customers

 • Create an inclusive and diverse working 

environment to encourage and support a 
high performance culture and innovative 
thinking.

Details of our business model and strategy 
are provided on pages 8-9. 

Although, price performance and volatility 
showed significant variation across the 
Group’s diversified product portfolio in 2019, 
the Group’s realised basket price across all 
commodities was broadly in line with the prior 
year. The sustainability of product prices 
remains uncertain, and current geo-political 
and macro-economic uncertainties are 
expected to cause continued commodity price 
volatility. Against that background, the Board 
maintains a cautious appetite for major new 
projects and investments – and with the 
proviso that they are world class orebodies 
and can demonstrate the clear potential to 
benefit from competitive cost positions and 
long reserve lives. Large greenfield projects 
are likely to be considered for syndication 
with other investors at the appropriate stage 
of a project’s development, and for value, 
as a means of reducing our risk profile and 
capital requirements.

The assessment process and 
key assumptions
Assessment of the Group’s prospects is 
based upon the Group’s strategy, its financial 
plan and principal risks. The Group’s focus 
during 2019 has been to drive efficiencies 
through the operations and upgrade the 
quality of our portfolio in order to improve  
cash flow generation, strengthen the balance 
sheet and create sustainable value through 
disciplined allocation of capital.

A financial forecast covering the next three 
years is prepared based on the context of  
the strategic plan and is reviewed on a regular 
basis to reflect changes in circumstances.  
The financial forecast is based on a number  
of key assumptions, the most important of 
which include product prices, exchange rates, 
estimates of production, production costs  
and future capital expenditure. In addition,  
the forecast does not assume the renewal  
of existing debt or the raising of new debt.  
A key component of the financial forecast  
and strategic plan is the life of mine plans 
created for each operation, providing 
expected annual production volumes over  
the anticipated economic life of mine.

The principal risks are those that we believe 
could prevent the Group from delivering its 
strategic objectives. A number of these risks 
are deemed catastrophic to the Group’s 
prospects, including the impacts of a tailings 
dam failure, fire and slope wall failure risks, 
and have been considered as part of the 
Group’s viability.

Assessment of viability 
The assessment of viability has been made 
with reference to the Group’s current position 
and expected performance over a three-year 
period, using budgeted product prices and 

1. Identifying risks 
A robust methodology is used to identify 
key risks across the Group – at business 
units, operations and projects. This is 
being applied consistently through 
ongoing implementation of a Group 
integrated risk management framework  
and associated guidelines.

2. Analysing risks and controls to 
manage identified risks 
Once identified, the process will evaluate 
identified risks to establish root causes, 
financial and non-financial impacts, and 
likelihood of occurrence. Consideration of 
risk treatments is taken into account to 
enable the creation of a prioritised register 
and in determining which of the risks should 
be considered as a principal risk.

3. Determining management 
actions required
The effectiveness and adequacy of controls 
are assessed. If additional controls are 
required, these will be identified and 
responsibilities assigned. Identification of 
controls associated with key risks is an 
important input into assurance planning.

4. Reporting and monitoring
Management is responsible for monitoring 
progress of actions to mitigate key risks and to 
determine if any such risk falls outside the limits 
of our risk appetite. In doing so, it is supported 
through the Group’s internal audit programme, 
which evaluates the design and effectiveness 
of controls. The risk management process is 
continuous; key risks are reported to the 
Audit Committee, with sustainability risks also 
being reported to the Sustainability Committee.

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 Risk appetite
We define risk appetite as ‘the nature and 
extent of risk Anglo American is willing to 
accept in relation to the pursuit of its 
objectives’. We look at risk appetite from 
the context of severity of the consequences 
should the risk materialise, any relevant 
internal or external factors influencing the risk, 
and the status of management actions to 
mitigate or control the risk. A scale is used to 
help determine the limit of appetite for each 
risk, recognising that risk appetite will change 
over time.

If a risk exceeds appetite, it will threaten the 
achievement of objectives and may require a 
change to strategy. Risks that are approaching 
the limit of the Group’s risk appetite may 
require management actions to be accelerated 
or enhanced to ensure the risks remain within 
appetite levels.

For catastrophic and operational risks, our 
risk appetite for exceptions or deficiencies 
in the status of our controls that have safety 
implications is very low. Our internal audit 
programme evaluates these controls with 
technical experts at operations and the 
results of that audit work will determine 
the risk appetite evaluation, along with 
the management response to any 
issues identified. 

  For more on the risk management and internal control 
systems and the review of their effectiveness:  
See pages 108-109

Summary
Our risk profile changed in 2019, mainly 
influenced by an evolving external environment 
in areas such as climate change, macro-
economics, geo-political stability, stakeholder 
expectations, cyber threats and social unrest. 
We have updated our risk profile to include 
one new principal risk, escalating 
environmental, social and governance (ESG) 
requirements of investors and other 
stakeholders, based on a revised assessment. 
Our catastrophic risks are the highest priority 
risks, given the potential consequences.

expected foreign exchange rates. Financial 
performance and cash flows have then been 
subjected to stress and sensitivity analysis 
over the three-year period using a range of 
severe, but plausible scenarios. 

Scenarios were selected for stress testing 
based upon an assessment of the Group’s 
principal risks, and each include a risk deemed 
catastrophic to the Group. The scenarios 
tested include:

 • Product price reductions of up to 20%  

from budget prices over three years, with no 
offsetting foreign exchange rate improvement

 • Operational incidents that have a 

significant impact on production at key 
sites in the Group

 • The impact of a cyber attack upon the 

Group’s key information technology systems

Emerging risks that are currently being 
monitored are:

 • Long term demand for minerals mined by 
Anglo American may change (positively or 
negatively) as a result of societal demands 
for climate change abatement and the 
growth of the circular economy

 • Failure to replace Ore Reserve depletion in 
key business units through exploration, 
projects or acquisitions

 • Liabilities incurred as a result of 

environmental impairments

 • Failure to deliver the Sustainable Mining Plan 
could cause reputational damage, threaten 
the organisation’s licence to operate, 
impact future growth, and may also result in 
increased costs and a negative effect on the 
Group’s financial results

 • Technology developments affecting 

demand for diamonds

 • Unexpected mine-closure liabilities that 
have the potential to increase costs.

 • Technology developments in the automobile 

industry affecting demand for PGMs

The above risks are closely monitored and 
actively managed to minimise their threat. 

 • Failure to achieve targeted operational 

performance improvements. 

The Group’s liquidity (defined as cash and 
undrawn committed facilities) was $15 billion 
at 31 December 2019. This is sufficient to 
absorb the financial impact of each of the risks 
modelled in the stress and sensitivity analysis. 
However, if these scenarios were to 
materialise, the Group also has a range of 
additional options that enable us to maintain 
our financial strength, including reduction in 
capital expenditure, the sale of assets, raising 
debt or reducing the dividend.

Viability statement
The directors confirm they have a reasonable 
expectation that the Group will continue in 
operation and meet its liabilities as they fall due 
for the next three years. This period has been 
selected for the following reasons:

 • The Group’s strategy and budgeting  

process are aligned with a three-year view

 • The volatility in commodity markets in  

recent years makes confidence in a longer 
assessment of prospects highly challenging.

Emerging risks
We define an emerging risk as a risk  
that may become a principal risk in time  
but is not expected to materialise in the  
next five years. 

Principal risks
We define a principal risk as a risk or 
combination of risks that would threaten the 
business model, future performance, solvency 
or liquidity of Anglo American. In addition to 
these principal risks, we continue to be 
exposed to other risks related to currency, 
inflation, community relations, environment, 
litigation and regulatory proceedings, changing 
social expectations, infrastructure and human 
resources. These risks are subject to our 
normal procedures to identify, implement 
and oversee appropriate mitigation actions, 
supported by internal audit work to provide 
assurance over the status of controls or 
mitigating actions. These principal risks are 
considered over the next three years as a 
minimum, but we recognise that many of them 
will be relevant for a longer period.

  For more on principal risks:  
See pages 46-49

Catastrophic risks
We also face certain risks that we deem 
catastrophic risks. These are very high 
severity, very low likelihood events that could 
result in multiple fatalities or injuries, an 
unplanned fundamental change to strategy 
or the way we operate and have significant 
financial consequences. We do not consider 
likelihood when assessing these risks, as the 
potential impacts mean these risks must be 
treated as a priority. Catastrophic risks are 
included as principal risks.

  For more on catastrophic risks:  
See page 46

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STRATEGIC REPORT MANAGING RISK EFFECTIVELY

PRINCIPAL RISKS  

1. Catastrophic risks

We are exposed to the following risks we 
deem as potentially catastrophic: tailings 
dam failure; slope wall failure; mineshaft 
failure; and fire and explosion.

Root cause: Any of these risks may result 
from inadequate design or construction, 
adverse geological conditions, shortcomings 
in operational performance, natural events 
such as seismic activity or flooding, and failure 
of structures or machinery and equipment.

Impact: Multiple fatalities and injuries, damage 
to assets, environmental damage, production 
loss, reputational damage and loss of licence 
to operate. Financial costs associated with 
recovery and liability claims may be significant. 
Regulatory issues may result and community 
relations may be affected.

Mitigation: Technical standards exist that 
provide minimum criteria for design and 
operational performance requirements, the 
implementation of which is regularly inspected 
by technical experts. Additional assurance 
work is conducted to assess the adequacy of 
controls associated with these risks. 

2. Product prices

Global macro-economic conditions 
leading to sustained low product prices  
and/or volatility.

Root cause: The most significant factors 
contributing to this risk at present are a 
continued slowdown in growth in China and 
other emerging markets, low growth rates in 
developed economies and an oversupply of 
commodities into the market. Other factors 
such as weak regional economies, fiscal 
crises and conflict can also influence the 
economic environment and contribute to 
weak product prices. 

3. Safety

Failure to eliminate fatalities.

Root cause: Inability to eliminate fatalities will 
result from management interventions and 
training initiatives failing to translate into 
behavioural change by all employees and 
contractors. Non-compliance with critical 
controls is a common failure in safety incidents.

Impact: Low product prices can result in 
lower levels of cash flow, profitability and 
valuation. Debt costs may rise owing to ratings 
agency downgrades and the possibility of 
restricted access to funding. The Group 
may be unable to complete any divestment 
programme within the desired timescales or 
achieve expected values. The capacity to invest 
in growth projects is constrained during periods 
of low product prices – which may, in turn, 
affect future performance.

Mitigation: The successful delivery of cash 
improvement and operational performance 
targets remains the key mitigation strategy for 
this risk. Regular updates of economic analysis 
and product price assumptions are discussed 
with executive management and the Board.

Impact: Loss of life, workplace injuries and 
safety-related stoppages all immediately 
affect production, while, over the longer term, 
such factors are also a threat to our licence 
to operate.

Mitigation: All operations continue to 
implement safety improvement plans, with 
a focus on: effective management of critical 
controls required to manage significant safety 
risks; learning from high potential incidents 
and hazards; embedding a safety culture; 
and leadership engagement and 
accountability. An elimination of fatalities 
taskforce is assessing safety risks at all 
operations to establish further actions 
necessary to improve safety performance.

Risk movement: No change.

Risk appetite: Tailings dam failure, mineshaft 
failure and slope and underground excavation 
failure risks are operating within the limits of 
our appetite. Fire and explosion risks are 
currently operating outside of our risk appetite, 
but actions are in progress and/or awaiting 
independent verification to bring these risks 
back within our risk appetite.

Commentary: These very high impact but 
very low frequency risks are treated with the 
highest priority.

Pillars of value: 

Risk movement: Increased since 2018.

Risk appetite: Operating within the limits of 
our appetite.

Commentary: We believe macro-economic 
uncertainty has increased, primarily as a result 
of tensions between the US and China. This 
may result in price volatility in the products 
mined, and marketed, by Anglo American.

Pillars of value: 

Risk movement: No change.

Risk appetite: Operating within the limits of 
our appetite.

Commentary: During 2019, there were 
four work-related fatalities in our managed 
operations, compared with five in 2018.  
This is still an unacceptable level.  
Management remains committed to the 
elimination of fatalities.

Pillars of value: 

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4. Political and regulatory

Uncertainty and adverse changes to 
mining industry regulation, legislation or 
tax rates can occur in any country in which 
we operate. 

Root cause: The Group has no control over 
political acts, actions of regulators, or changes 
in local tax rates. Our licence to operate 
through mining rights is dependent on a 
number of factors, including compliance  
with regulations.

Impact: Uncertainty over future business 
conditions leads to a lack of confidence in 
making investment decisions, which can 
influence future financial performance. 
Increased costs can be incurred through 
additional regulations or resource taxes, while 
the ability to execute strategic initiatives that 
reduce costs or divest assets may also be 
restricted, all of which may reduce profitability 
and affect future performance. Political instability 
can also result in civil unrest and nullification or 
non-renewal of existing agreements, mining 
permits, sales agreements or leases. These may 
adversely affect the Group’s operations or 
performance of those operations.

Mitigation: Anglo American has an active 
engagement strategy with governments, 
regulators and other stakeholders within the 
countries in which we operate, or plan to operate, 
as well as at an international level. We assess 
portfolio capital investments against political risks 
and avoid or minimise exposure to jurisdictions 
with unacceptable risk levels. We actively monitor 
regulatory and political developments at a 
national level, as well as global themes and 
international policy trends, on a continuous basis. 
See pages 10-11 for more detail on how we 
engage with our key stakeholders.

5. Corruption

Bribery or other forms of corruption 
committed by an employee or agent  
of Anglo American. 

Root cause: Anglo American has operations in 
some countries where there is a relatively high 
risk of corruption.

Impact: Potential criminal investigations, 
adverse media attention and reputational 
damage. A possible negative impact on 
licensing processes and valuation.

Mitigation: A comprehensive anti-bribery and 
corruption policy and programme, including 
risk assessment, training and awareness, with 
active monitoring, is in place.

6. Cyber security

Loss or harm to our technical infrastructure 
and the use of technology within the 
organisation from malicious or 
unintentional sources. 

Root cause: The number and sophistication 
of cyber-criminal attacks are increasing.

Impact: Theft or loss of intellectual property, 
financial losses, increased costs and damage  
to reputation.

Mitigation: We have employed a specialist 
third party to oversee our network security. 
We have achieved UK Cyber Essentials 
Certification and an ongoing cyber awareness 
programme is in place across the Group. 

Pillars of value:

 Safety and health 
 Environment 
 Socio-political
 People

 Production 
 Cost 
 Financial

Risk movement: No change.

Risk appetite: Operating within the limits of 
our appetite.

Commentary: Global economic conditions 
can have a significant impact on countries 
whose economies are exposed to 
commodities, placing greater pressure on 
governments to find alternative means of 
raising revenues, and increasing the risk of 
social and labour unrest. These factors could 
increase the political risks faced by the Group.

Pillars of value: 

Risk movement: No change.

Risk appetite: Operating within the limits of 
our appetite.

Commentary: Our anti-bribery programme 
was strengthened in 2019 as we implemented 
recommendations from an external review 
conducted in 2018.

Pillars of value: 

Risk movement: Increased since 2018.

Risk appetite: Operating within  
the limits of our appetite.

Commentary: Cyber security risk was 
re-assessed and was deemed to have 
increased in 2019, owing to the greater 
sophistication of attempted cyber attacks. 
While our control environment continued to 
strengthen, and no attack was successful 
on Anglo American’s network, other 
organisations have been targeted, resulting 
in significant interruption to their normal 
business operations.

Pillars of value: 

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PRINCIPAL RISKS  
CONTINUED

7. Future demand for diamonds

Demand for diamonds affected as 
production and marketing of  
synthetics increases.

Root cause: Technological developments 
have led to the production of higher quality 
gem synthetics. Producers and distributors of 
this material may attempt to sell fraudulently 
into the diamond pipeline (undisclosed) or 
market and sell as gem synthetics (disclosed), 
with manufacturing and distribution sources for 
the latter increasing.

Risk movement: No change.

Risk appetite: Operating within  
the limits of our appetite.

Commentary: We believe that production of, 
and demand for, disclosed gem synthetics 
over the natural business has increased owing 
to the factors described; however, De Beers’ 
mitigation strategies have matured over 2019 
to enable us to respond to this development.

Pillars of value: 

Impact: Potential loss of rough diamond sales, 
leading to a negative impact on revenue, cash 
flow, profitability and value.

Mitigation: While research underlines 
consumers’ continued desire for natural 
diamonds owing to their inherent value, 
emotional connection and rarity, De Beers has 
a comprehensive strategy to mitigate the risk  
of both the entry of undisclosed synthetics into 
the pipeline and the potentially misleading 
marketing of disclosed synthetics. 

In addition, measures to emphasise, protect  
and enhance the inherent value of natural 
diamonds include: increased marketing 
investment, including through the Diamond 
Producers Association, e.g. reasserting the 
emotional symbolism of diamonds through  
the Real is Rare campaign; investment in 
blockchain to give consumers confidence  
as to the natural provenance of a diamond; 
investment in bespoke technology to readily 
detect all synthetics; and the launch of 
Lightbox™ to reinforce with consumers the 
inherent difference between synthetic and 
natural diamonds.

8. Operational performance

Unplanned operational stoppages 
impacting production. 

Root cause: Unplanned and unexpected 
operational issues will affect delivery of the 
underlying EBITDA target. Failure to implement 
the Operating Model, manage cost inflation 
or maintain critical plant, machinery and 
infrastructure, will affect our performance 
levels. We are also exposed to risks of 
interruptions of power supply and the failure  
of third-party-owned and -operated 
infrastructure, e.g. rail networks and ports.  
Our operations may also be exposed to  
natural catastrophes or extreme weather. 

Impact: Inability to achieve production, cash 
flow or profitability targets. There are potential 
safety-related matters associated with 
unplanned operational stoppages, along with  
a loss of investor confidence.

Mitigation: Implementation of our Operating 
Model, supported by operational risk 
management and assurance processes,  
is the key mitigation against this risk. 
Compliance with our technical standards will 
prevent certain operational risks occurring. 
Regular tracking and monitoring of progress 
against the underlying EBITDA targets 
is undertaken.

9. Water

Inability to obtain or sustain the level  
of water security needed to support 
operations over the current life of  
mine plan or future growth options. 

Root cause: Poor water resource 
management or inadequate onsite storage, 
combined with reduced water supply at some 
operations as weather patterns change, can 
affect production. Water is a shared resource 
with local communities and permits to use 
water in our operations are at risk if we do not 
manage the resource in a sustainable manner.

Impact: Loss of production and inability to 
achieve cash flow or volume improvement 
targets. Damage to stakeholder relationships  
or reputational damage can result from failure  
to manage this critical resource.

Mitigation: Various projects have been 
implemented at operations most exposed to  
this risk, focused on: water efficiency; water 
security; water treatment; and discharge 
management; as well as alternative supplies. 
New technologies are being developed that  
will reduce water demand. 

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Risk movement: No change.

Risk appetite: Operating within the limits of 
our appetite.

Commentary: During 2019, there were no 
unplanned operational stoppages that had a 
material impact on production. 

Pillars of value: 

Risk movement: No change.

Risk appetite: Operating within  
the limits of our appetite.

Commentary: This continues to be a risk to 
the majority of our operations.

Pillars of value: 

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Pillars of value:

 Safety and health 
 Environment 
 Socio-political
 People

 Production 
 Cost 
 Financial

10. Future demand for PGMs

Longer term demand for PGMs is affected by 
fundamental shifts in market forces.

Root cause: Longer term demand is at risk 
from declining internal combustion engine 
manufacturing, and a switch to battery 
operated vehicles instead of fuel cell electric 
vehicles, which continue to use higher volumes 
of PGMs.

Impact: A negative impact on revenue, cash 
flow, profitability and valuation.

Mitigation: Our PGMs business has a 
strategy to grow PGM demand in industrial 
and jewellery sectors through marketing 
and investment initiatives in research, product 
development and market development 
opportunities, particularly in the automotive 
sector and in Indian and Chinese jewellery 
markets.

Risk movement: No change.

Risk appetite: Operating within  
the limits of our appetite.

Commentary: We see this as a longer term 
threat to the business

Pillars of value: 

Impact: Potential loss of stakeholder 
confidence leading to negative impact on value, 
cash flow and profitability.

Mitigation: We have articulated our climate 
change plans, policies and progress and 
engage with key stakeholders to ensure they 
understand them. Our Sustainable Mining Plan 
includes operation-specific and Group targets 
for the reduction in carbon emissions, power 
and water usage. For more information on our 
climate change policy, see page 33, and for 
further information on how we engage with 
key stakeholders, see pages 10-11.

Risk movement: A new principal risk.

Risk appetite: Operating within  
the limits of our appetite.

Commentary: This is a new principal risk  
in 2019.

Pillars of value: 

11. Evolving stakeholder 
requirements and expectations

Failure to align the business with evolving 
stakeholder expectations regarding ESG 
matters, particularly linked to climate 
change, fossil fuels and carbon emissions, 
may result in a reduced valuation of the 
company and/or failure to be viewed as 
a trusted corporate leader.

Root cause: Stakeholder requirements and 
expectations continue to evolve, and different 
stakeholder groups can have opposing 
requirements and expectations of us. For 
example, an increasing number of financial 
stakeholders are adopting stricter investment 
criteria with regards to fossil fuels and carbon 
emissions. This is having a growing impact 
on industries that are major producers, and 
users, of fossil fuels and which are major 
emitters of CO2 and other greenhouse gases. 
Yet such industries, particularly in poor and 
developing countries, are often a significant 
development player, helping to fast-track such 
countries’ economic progress, providing 
employment, along with valuable earnings 
and foreign exchange.

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STRATEGIC REPORT KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Pillar of Value

Strategic Element

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)  ER

Innovation

People

Safety 
and health

Target

Zero

Work-related fatal injuries(1)  ER

Total recordable case frequency rate (TRCFR)(1)  ER

Year-on-year reduction

New cases of occupational disease (NCOD)(1)

Year-on-year reduction

HIV/AIDS treatment  ER

90% known status, 90% of HIV-positive 
employees enrolled in HIV disease 
management programme

Environment

Innovation

Energy consumption(1) 

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions(1)  ER

Total water withdrawals(1)

8% saving by 2020

22% saving by 2020

20% saving by 2020

Level 4-5 environmental incidents(1)(2)  ER

Zero

Measured in million gigajoules (GJ)

Measured in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions

Measured in million m3

Number of Level 4-5 environmental incidents

Innovation

The Social Way assessment scores(1)(3)

Eliminate non-compliance

Socio-political

People

Production

People

Voluntary labour turnover

Gender diversity

South Africa transformation

Portfolio

Innovation

Production volumes
Copper equivalent production  
2019 vs 2018: +1%

Cost

Portfolio

Innovation

Unit cost of production
Copper equivalent unit cost 
2019 vs 2018: (6)% in $ terms

Financial

Portfolio

Innovation

Attributable return on capital employed (ROCE)◊  ER

Underlying earnings per share (EPS)◊  ER

Attributable free cash fow ◊  ER

(1)  Data relates to subsidiaries and joint operations over which Anglo American has 

(3)   The 2016 and 2017 Social Way data does not include operations that were divested, closed, 

management control. In 2019 and 2018, data excludes De Beers’ joint operations in  
Namibia and Botswana. Prior years’ data includes De Beers’ joint operations in Namibia  
and Botswana.

or for which sale agreements were concluded during the period. Sites targeted for divestment 
were granted exemptions on selected requirements; these requirements were not assessed 
during 2017. 

(2)  The KPI has been changed to ‘Level 4-5 environmental incidents’ to reflect the data included 

(4)  Includes production from AA Norte until the date of disposal (October 2015).

in the chief executive’s quarterly performance scorecard. 

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Number of work-related fatal injuries

TRCFR

NCOD

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

5

2.66

101

4

2.21

39

% of employees in southern Africa who know their HIV status and % of employees in  

68:72

88:68

83:84

88:86

94:92

southern Africa who are HIV-positive and enrolled in HIV disease management programmes

11

3.55

111

106

17.9

296

0

0

16

51

26

7

2.2

15

18

62

27.3

577

2,382

1,539

41.5

16.1

20.9

29.7

67

137

27

28

51

34

11

1.72

6

4.66

159

106

18.3

339

0

1

33

46

16

4

1.9

n/a

18

60

28.7

709

2,337

1,480

44.9

9.2

21.2

29.3

83

154

31

60

55

39

5

0.64

(982)

9

3.17

96

97

18.0

306

0

1

11

56

24

8

2.3

18

19

66

33.5

579

2,397

1,557

45.0

16.8

19.7

29.2

63

147

31

30

61

44

19

2.57

84

16.0

227

1

0

9

36

40

15

2.4

21

20

65

35.3

668

2,021

1,379

43.1

3.4

21.8

28.6

60

134

32

n/a

64

44

87

17.7

209

0

0

4

34

46

16

2.3

24

21

65

30.8

638

2,051

1,386

42.4

23.1

22.9

26.4

63

126

33

21

63

45

1,508

1,330

1,443

1,561

1,543

19

2.55

3,157

19

2.75

2,324

2,562

4,943

Serious non-compliance (%)

Moderate non-compliance (%)

Compliant (%)

Good practice (%)

Best practice (%)

Voluntary turnover expressed as % of total permanent employees

Women as a percentage of senior management (%)

Women as a percentage of total workforce (%)

HDSA as a percentage of management (%)

De Beers – million carats

Copper – thousand tonnes(4)

Platinum – thousand ounces(5)

Palladium – thousand ounces(5)

Iron ore (Kumba) – million tonnes

Iron ore (Minas-Rio) – million tonnes (wet basis)

Metallurgical coal (Export coking and PCI) – million tonnes

Thermal coal (Export) – million tonnes

De Beers – $/carat

Copper – C1 unit cost, c/lb

Platinum – $/ounce

Kumba – $/tonne

Iron Ore Brazil – $/tonne (wet basis)

Metallurgical Coal – $/tonne

Thermal Coal – South Africa – $/tonne

Group attributable ROCE◊ (%)

Group underlying EPS◊ ($)

Group attributable free cash flow◊ ($ million)

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 Target

Zero

Pillar of Value

Strategic Element

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)  ER

   For full description and calculation methodology:  see pages 226-227

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Innovation

People

Safety 

and health

Work-related fatal injuries(1)  ER

Number of work-related fatal injuries

Total recordable case frequency rate (TRCFR)(1)  ER

Year-on-year reduction

New cases of occupational disease (NCOD)(1)

Year-on-year reduction

HIV/AIDS treatment  ER

90% known status, 90% of HIV-positive 

employees enrolled in HIV disease 

management programme

TRCFR

NCOD

% of employees in southern Africa who know their HIV status and % of employees in  
southern Africa who are HIV-positive and enrolled in HIV disease management programmes

Environment

Innovation

Energy consumption(1) 

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions(1)  ER

Total water withdrawals(1)

Level 4-5 environmental incidents(1)(2)  ER

Zero

8% saving by 2020

22% saving by 2020

20% saving by 2020

Measured in million gigajoules (GJ)

Measured in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions

Measured in million m3

Number of Level 4-5 environmental incidents

Innovation

The Social Way assessment scores(1)(3)

Eliminate non-compliance

Socio-political

People

Production

People

Voluntary labour turnover

Gender diversity

South Africa transformation

Portfolio

Innovation

Production volumes

Copper equivalent production  

2019 vs 2018: +1%

Cost

Portfolio

Innovation

Unit cost of production

Copper equivalent unit cost 

2019 vs 2018: (6)% in $ terms

Financial

Portfolio

Innovation

Attributable return on capital employed (ROCE)◊  ER

Underlying earnings per share (EPS)◊  ER

Attributable free cash fow ◊  ER

Serious non-compliance (%)

Moderate non-compliance (%)

Compliant (%)

Good practice (%)

Best practice (%)

Voluntary turnover expressed as % of total permanent employees

Women as a percentage of senior management (%)

Women as a percentage of total workforce (%)

HDSA as a percentage of management (%)

De Beers – million carats

Copper – thousand tonnes(4)

Platinum – thousand ounces(5)

Palladium – thousand ounces(5)

Iron ore (Kumba) – million tonnes

Iron ore (Minas-Rio) – million tonnes (wet basis)

Metallurgical coal (Export coking and PCI) – million tonnes

Thermal coal (Export) – million tonnes

De Beers – $/carat

Copper – C1 unit cost, c/lb

Platinum – $/ounce

Kumba – $/tonne

Iron Ore Brazil – $/tonne (wet basis)

Metallurgical Coal – $/tonne

Thermal Coal – South Africa – $/tonne

Group attributable ROCE◊ (%)

Group underlying EPS◊ ($)

Group attributable free cash flow◊ ($ million)

6

4.66

159

11

3.55

111

9

3.17

96

5

2.66

101

4

2.21

39

68:72

88:68

83:84

88:86

94:92

106

18.3

339

0

1

33

46

16

4

1.9

n/a

18

60

28.7

709

2,337

1,480

44.9

9.2

21.2

29.3

83

154

106

17.9

296

0

0

16

51

26

7

2.2

15

18

62

27.3

577

2,382

1,539

41.5

16.1

20.9

29.7

67

137

97

18.0

306

0

1

11

56

24

8

2.3

18

19

66

33.5

579

2,397

1,557

45.0

16.8

19.7

29.2

63

147

84

16.0

227

1

0

9

36

40

15

2.4

21

20

65

35.3

668

2,021

1,379

43.1

3.4

21.8

28.6

60

134

87

17.7

209

0

0

4

34

46

16

2.3

24

21

65

30.8

638

2,051

1,386

42.4

23.1

22.9

26.4

63

126

1,508

1,330

1,443

1,561

1,543

31

60

55

39

27

28

51

34

31

30

61

44

32

n/a

64

44

33

21

63

45

5

0.64

(982)

11

1.72

19

2.57

2,562

4,943

19

2.55

3,157

19

2.75

2,324

(5)  In 2019, production reflects own-mined production and purchase of metal in concentrate. 
Production in 2018 has been restated to exclude purchase of concentrate volumes now 
treated under tolling arrangement. No other years have been restated.

ER    Executive Remuneration 

KPIs with this symbol are linked to Executive 
Remuneration; for more information, see the 
Remuneration report on pages 110-138. 

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STRATEGIC REPORT GROUP FINANCIAL REVIEW

GROUP FINANCIAL REVIEW

Anglo American’s profit attributable  
to equity shareholders was in line  
with the prior year at $3.5 billion  
(2018: $3.5 billion). Underlying earnings 
were $3.5 billion (2018: $3.2 billion), 
while operating profit was $6.2 billion 
(2018: $6.1 billion).

Production increased by 1% on a copper 
equivalent basis, driven by increases at 
Metallurgical Coal and Minas-Rio (iron ore), 
which restarted operations in December  
2018. These increases were partly offset  
by a combination of lower production at 
Los Bronces (copper) owing to restricted 
water availability due to drought conditions 
and De Beers (diamonds), where production 
was reduced in line with demand. 
Production was also affected by the impact 
of Eskom power outages on some of our 
South African operations. 

De Beers’ rough diamond production 
decreased by 13% to 30.8 million carats  
(2018: 35.3 million carats), primarily driven by a 
reduction in South Africa as Venetia transitions 
from open pit to underground and in response 
to demand.

Copper production decreased by 5% to 
638,000 tonnes (2018: 668,300 tonnes), with 
higher planned grades at Los Bronces offset 
by production losses owing to lower water 
availability due to drought conditions. 
Attributable production from Collahuasi 
increased by 1% to 248,800 tonnes  
(2018: 246,000 tonnes), despite planned lower 
grades, owing to a solid plant performance.

At our PGMs business, total platinum and 
palladium production (metal in concentrate) 
increased by 1% to 2,050,600 ounces (2018: 
2,020,500 ounces), and 1,385,900 ounces 
(2018: 1,379,000 ounces) respectively. 

The increase in production was primarily  
due to higher grades and throughput at 
Mogalakwena and the continued ramp-up of 
the Dishaba Lower section at Amandelbult, 
partially offset by Eskom power disruptions.

At Kumba, iron ore production decreased by 
2% to 42.4 Mt (2018: 43.1 Mt), mainly due to 
the infrastructure upgrade of Kolomela’s dense 
media separation (DMS) plant, with improved 
plant performance at Sishen in the second half 
of the year compensating for operational 
challenges earlier in the year. 

Following the restart of operations at Minas-Rio 
in December 2018, iron ore production for the 
year was 23.1 Mt (2018: 3.4 Mt), reflecting the 
optimisation work undertaken while operations 
were suspended, the benefit from P101 
productivity initiatives and access to the Step 3 
mining area higher grade ore.

Metallurgical coal production increased by  
5% to 22.9 Mt (2018: 21.8 Mt), driven by a 
1.0 Mt increase at Grosvenor and a strong 
performance at Dawson, which offset the 
impact of an extended longwall move 
at Moranbah. 

At Thermal Coal, total export production 
decreased by 8% to 26.4 Mt (2018: 28.6 Mt), 
while Nickel’s production increased by 1%  
to 42,600 tonnes (2018: 42,300 tonnes) and 
manganese ore production decreased by  
3% to 3.5 Mt (2018: 3.6 Mt).

Group copper equivalent unit costs were  
6% lower in US dollar terms, largely due to 
favourable exchange rates and the benefit  
of the strong performance at Minas-Rio, 
partially offset by lower production at De Beers 
and Kumba.

UNDERLYING EBITDA◊ RECONCILIATION 2018–2019

$ billion

11

10

9

8

52

0.4

9.2

(0.5)

0.8

0.1

(0.5)

0.6

10.0

(0.1)

2018

Price

Diamond 
midstream 
weakness

Forex

Inflation

Net cost 
and volume

Minas-Rio

Other

2019

Financial performance

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Underlying EBITDA◊ ($ billion)

Operating profit ($ billion)

Underlying earnings◊ ($ billion)

Profit attributable to equity 
shareholders of the Company 
($ billion)

Underlying earnings per 
share◊($)

Earnings per share ($)

Dividend per share ($)

2019

10.0

6.2

3.5

2018

9.2

6.1

3.2

3.5

3.5

2.75

2.55

2.81

1.09

2.80

1.00

Group attributable ROCE◊

19% 19%

Underlying EBITDA◊
Group underlying EBITDA increased by 9%  
to $10.0 billion (2018: $9.2 billion). The Group 
Mining EBITDA margin◊ was in line with the 
prior year at 42%, reflecting the strong 
performance at Minas-Rio, offset by diamond 
midstream weakness. A reconciliation of ‘Profit 
before net finance costs and tax’, the closest 
equivalent IFRS measure to underlying 
EBITDA, is provided within note 2 to the 
Consolidated financial statements.

UNDERLYING EBITDA◊ BY SEGMENT

$ million

De Beers

Copper

PGMs

Iron Ore

Coal

Nickel and Manganese

Corporate and other

Total

2019

2018

558

1,245

1,618

1,856

2,000

1,062

3,407

1,177

1,832

3,196

634

844

(43)

(219)

10,006

9,161

The reconciliation of underlying EBITDA from 
$9.2 billion in the year ended 31 December 
2018, to $10.0 billion in the year ended 
31 December 2019, shows the controllable 
factors (e.g. cost and volume), as well as those 
outside of management control (e.g. price, 
foreign exchange and inflation), that drive the 
Group’s performance.

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019    
Price
Average market prices for the Group’s basket 
of commodities and products increased 
by 1%, contributing $0.4 billion of improvement 
to underlying EBITDA. The average realised 
FOB iron ore price for Kumba’s iron ore 
increased by 35%, outperforming the market 
index owing to its higher iron content and 
relatively high proportion of lump ore. The 
price achieved for the PGMs basket increased 
by 27%, largely due to palladium and rhodium, 
which recorded increases of 48% and 73% 
respectively. The positive impact was partly 
offset by decreases in the realised prices for 
export thermal coal (30%), metallurgical coal 
(12%), and copper (4%).

Diamond midstream weakness
In 2019, overall demand for rough diamonds 
was lower owing to challenges in the 
midstream, as a result of closure of some  
US ‘bricks and mortar’ retail outlets and an 
increase in online purchasing. The negative 
price and volume impact in the year was  
$0.5 billion, compared with 2018. 

Foreign exchange
The positive foreign exchange impact on 
underlying EBITDA of $0.8 billion was largely 
due to the weaker South African rand, 
Australian dollar and Brazilian real.

Inflation
The Group’s weighted average CPI for the  
year was 3%, compared with 4% in 2018.  
This was principally influenced by a decrease 
in inflation in South Africa. The impact of 
inflation on costs reduced underlying EBITDA 
by $0.5 billion.

Net cost and volume
Underlying cost and volume benefits were 
$0.4 billion. These were offset, however,  
by external headwinds, including the drought 
in Chile restricting copper production, lower 
sales at Kumba owing to lower domestic  
sales and logistics challenges, and the impact 
of Eskom power outages on production at 
PGMs. The cost and volume benefit, net of 
these headwinds, was $0.1 billion.

The underlying $0.4 billion cost and volume 
benefits were driven by a strong performance 
at Minas-Rio, with production significantly 
outperforming 2017 levels, and significant 
cost saving initiatives at Copper. This was 
partly offset by expected lower production 
volumes at De Beers, as Venetia transitions 
from open pit to underground.

Minas-Rio
The increase of $0.6 billion in the Group’s 
underlying EBITDA reflects the recovery to 
2017 performance levels from the impact of 
the suspension of operations at Minas-Rio for 
nine months in 2018.

Other
The $0.1 billion decrease in underlying EBITDA 
was driven by lower volumes in response to 
weaker demand at the Group’s associate, 
Cerrejón, as well as Voorspoed and Victor 
mines (De Beers) ceasing operations. Also 
included are charges to the income statement 
in respect of environmental restoration 
provisions. These were broadly consistent with 
2018 at $0.2 billion, and primarily relate to 
increases at Copper and De Beers.

Underlying earnings◊
Profit for the financial year increased by  
5% to $4.6 billion (2018: $4.4 billion). Group 
underlying earnings increased to $3.5 billion 
(2018: $3.2 billion), owing to a 9% increase in 
underlying EBITDA, offset by an increase in the 
profit attributable to non-controlling interests.

RECONCILIATION FROM UNDERLYING 
EBITDA◊ TO UNDERLYING EARNINGS◊

$ million

2019

2018

Underlying EBITDA◊

10,006

9,161

Depreciation and amortisation

(2,996)

(2,784)

Net finance costs and  
income tax expense

(2,469)

(2,265)

Non-controlling interests

(1,073)

(875)

Underlying earnings◊

3,468

3,237

Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation and amortisation increased by 
8% to $3.0 billion (2018: $2.8 billion), owing 
to the impact of higher production at  
Minas-Rio and underground development at 
Metallurgical Coal, as well as the 
implementation of IFRS 16 Leases.

Net finance costs and income tax expense
Net finance costs, before special items  
and remeasurements, were $0.4 billion 
(2018: $0.4 billion).

The underlying effective tax rate was 30.8% 
(2018: 31.3%). The effective tax rate in 2019 
was impacted by the relative levels of profits 
arising in the Group’s operating jurisdictions.  
In future periods, it is expected that the 
underlying effective tax rate will remain  
above the UK statutory tax rate. The tax 
charge for the year, before special items  
and remeasurements, was $1.8 billion  
(2018: $1.5 billion).

Non-controlling interests
The share of underlying earnings attributable 
to non-controlling interests of $1.1 billion 
(2018: $0.9 billion) principally relates to minority 
shareholdings in Kumba, PGMs and Copper. 

Special items and remeasurements
Special items and remeasurements are a net 
gain of $0.1 billion (2018: net gain of $0.3 billion) 
and include impairment reversals of $1.0 billion 
at Minas-Rio (Iron Ore), offset by impairments 
of $0.3 billion at Cerrejón (Coal) and $0.6 billion 
at the export thermal coal mines in South 
Africa. The balance remaining principally 
relates to operating remeasurements and 
contract termination costs.

Full details of the special items and 
remeasurements recorded are included in note 
8 to the Consolidated financial statements. 

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GROUP FINANCIAL REVIEW 
CONTINUED

NET DEBT◊

$ million

Opening net debt◊ at 1 January
Underlying EBITDA◊ from subsidiaries and joint operations
Working capital movements
Other cash flows from operations
Cash fows from operations
Capital expenditure◊
Capital repayments of lease obligations
Cash tax paid
Dividends from associates, joint ventures and financial asset investments
Net interest(1)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
Attributable free cash fow◊
Dividends to Anglo American plc shareholders
Disposals
Foreign exchange and fair value movements
Other net debt movements(2)
Total movement in net debt◊(3)
Closing net debt◊ at 31 December

(2,848)

(4,501)

2019

9,139
(50)
171
9,260
(3,840)
(272)
(2,116)
520
(334)
(894)
2,324
(1,422)
24
(34)
(2,670)

2018

7,827
(30)
(15)
7,782
(2,818)
–
(1,393)
738
(315)
(837)
3,157
(1,291)
193
(248)
(158)

(1,778)
(4,626)

1,653
(2,848)

(1) 

Includes cash outflows of $124 million (2018: outflows of $41 million), relating to interest payments on derivatives hedging net debt, which are included in cash flows  
from derivatives related to financing activities.

(2)  Includes the IFRS 16 Leases transition adjustment of $469 million; capital expenditure on the Quellaveco project funded from the 2018 syndication transaction of $515 million;  

Mitsubishi’s subsequent share of Quellaveco capital expenditure of $329 million; the purchase of shares under the buyback of $777 million; and the purchase of shares  
for other purposes (including for employee share schemes) of $266 million.

(3)  Net debt excludes the own-credit risk fair value adjustment on derivatives of $1 million (2018: $15 million). 

Cash flow

Cash fows from operations
Cash flows from operations increased to 
$9.3 billion (2018: $7.8 billion), reflecting an 
increase in underlying EBITDA from 
subsidiaries and joint operations.

Cash outflows on working capital were 
$50 million (2018: outflows of $30 million). 
Inventory increased by $434 million, reflecting 
planned increases at Copper and Nickel, as 
well as subdued sales at De Beers, particularly 
in the third quarter. Receivables increased by 
$170 million, owing to stronger product prices 
and the restart of operations at Minas-Rio.  
An increase in a customer pre-payment  
within PGMs, reflecting increased metal 
prices, and the restart of operations at 
Minas-Rio, contributed to an offsetting  
increase in payables of $554 million.

Attributable free cash fow◊
The Group generated attributable free cash 
flow of $2.3 billion (2018: $3.2 billion). Growth 
in cash flows from operations to $9.3 billion 
(2018: $7.8 billion) was offset by increased 
capital expenditure of $3.8 billion 
(2018: $2.8 billion) and higher tax payments  
of $2.1 billion (2018: $1.4 billion), principally at 
Kumba Iron Ore, Copper and Metallurgical 
Coal. Following adoption of IFRS 16 Leases, 
repayments of lease obligations are excluded 
from underlying EBITDA but remain within 
attributable free cash flow.

Dividends
In line with the Group’s established dividend 
policy to pay out 40% of underlying earnings, 
the Board has proposed a dividend of  
$0.47 per share, bringing the total dividends 
paid and proposed in respect of 2019 to  
$1.09 per share (2018: $1.00 per share).

Share buyback
In July 2019, the Board approved an additional 
return of up to $1 billion to shareholders via an 
on-market share buyback programme. This 
additional return recognises the resilience of 
our balance sheet, and our confidence in 
funding our portfolio of highly attractive near 
and medium term growth opportunities. The 
programme will end no later than 31 March 
2020 and had returned $0.8 billion to 
shareholders as at 31 December 2019.

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 BOND MATURITY PROFILE

$ billion

1.9

1.1

1.0

1.4

1.4

0.4

0.5

0.7

0.6

0.7

0.4

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2027

2028

2029

Matured in 2019
Existing bonds
New bonds

Net debt◊
Net debt (including related derivatives) of 
$4.6 billion has increased by $1.8 billion, 
representing gearing of 13% (2018: 9%).  
Net debt at 31 December 2019 comprised 
cash and cash equivalents of $6.3 billion 
(2018: $6.5 billion) and gross debt,  
including related derivatives, of $11.0 billion 
(2018: $9.4 billion). The increase in net debt 
since 31 December 2018 was driven by 
$0.5 billion of additional debt arising 
on adoption of IFRS 16 Leases on 
1 January 2019, the purchase of $0.8 billion  
of ordinary shares under the share buyback 
scheme announced in July 2019, and 
incorporation of Mitsubishi debt for the 
development of Quellaveco offsetting 
attributable free cash flow of $2.3 billion.

Balance sheet
Net assets of the Group increased by  
$1.6 billion to $31.4 billion (2018: $29.8 billion), 
reflecting the increased profit in the year and 
the effect of foreign exchange on operating 
assets denominated in local currency,  
offset by dividend payments to Company 
shareholders and non-controlling interests. 
Capital expenditure of $3.8 billion was partly 
offset by depreciation and amortisation of 
$3.0 billion.

Attributable ROCE◊
Attributable ROCE was flat at 19% 
(2018: 19%). Attributable underlying EBIT was 
$5.5 billion (2018: $5.2 billion), reflecting higher 
prices, favourable exchange movements and 
the restart of operations at Minas-Rio, offset 
by cost and volume headwinds and inflationary 
pressures. Average attributable capital 
employed increased to $28.4 billion 
(2018: $27.4 billion) due to increased capital 
expenditure, foreign exchange movements 
and changes in accounting treatment arising 
from the adoption of IFRS 16 Leases.

Liquidity and funding
Group liquidity remains conservative at 
$15.0 billion (2018: $13.9 billion), made up  
of $6.3 billion of cash (2018: $6.5 billion)  
and $8.7 billion of undrawn committed  
facilities (2018: $7.3 billion). On 1 January 
2019, a committed shareholder loan facility  
of $1.8 billion from Mitsubishi Corporation 
became available to Anglo American 
Quellaveco S.A. to meet Mitsubishi’s 
commitment to fund 40% of the remaining  
capital expenditure on the Quellaveco  
copper project in Peru.

In March 2019, the Group issued bonds for  
a US dollar equivalent value of $1.0 billion.  
The issuances consisted of a seven-year 
€500 million bond and a 10-year £300 million 
bond. These issuances pre-funded the 
$0.4 billion equivalent bond maturity in 
June 2019. The weighted average maturity  
on the bonds has reduced slightly to 4.5 years 
(2018: 5.0 years).

The Group received an upgrade to  
BBB/Baa2 (stable outlook) in March 2019  
from S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s 
Investors Service respectively.

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STRATEGIC REPORT DE BEERS

DE BEERS

Bruce Cleaver
CEO 
De Beers

2019 SUMMARY

0

Fatalities

$558m

Underlying 
EBITDA

30.8 Mct

Production volume

3.07

TRCFR

43%

Mining EBITDA 
Margin

(1)  All managed as one operation, the ‘Orapa Regime’.

(2)  Refer to Anglo American plc Ore Reserves and Mineral 
Resources Report 2019 for additional information. 

56

Anglo American owns 85% of De Beers, the world’s leading diamond company. 
The remaining 15% is owned by the Government of the Republic of Botswana 
(GRB). De Beers and its partners produce around one-third of the world’s 
rough diamonds, by value.

BOTSWANA AND NAMIBIA

SOUTH AFRICA

Damtshaa(1)

Letlhakane(1)

Orapa(1)

Jwaneng

Debmarine Namibia

Namdeb

De Beers sells the majority of its rough diamonds 
through 10 Sight sales each year to term 
contract Sightholders and Accredited Buyers.  
It licenses its diamond brand Forevermark™  
and markets and sells polished diamonds  
and diamond jewellery via its Forevermark™ 
and De Beers Jewellers businesses.

De Beers recovers diamonds from four 
countries: Botswana, Canada, Namibia and 
South Africa. 

In Botswana, via a 50:50 joint operation  
with the GRB – known as Debswana – the 
company recovers diamonds from four mines, 
including Jwaneng, one of the world’s richest 
diamond mines by value. The mine’s high 
grade ore contributes 60%-70% of Debswana’s 
revenue. The $2 billion Cut-9 expansion of 
Jwaneng will extend the life of the mine to 2035 
and is expected to yield an estimated 53 million 
carats(2) of rough diamonds from approximately 
44 million tonnes of treated material.

In Namibia, De Beers works in 50:50 
partnership with the Namibian government, 
where they recover both land-based diamonds 
(Namdeb) and offshore diamonds (Debmarine 
Namibia). Namibia has the richest known 
marine diamond deposits in the world, with 
Diamond Resources estimated at more 
than 80 million carats(2) in approximately 
1.1 million k (m2) of sea-bed. Marine diamond 
deposits represent around 65% of the 
partnership’s total diamond production and 
90% of its diamond resources. 

In South Africa, De Beers Consolidated Mines 
recovers diamonds from Venetia mine in 
Limpopo Province. Venetia is an open-pit 
mine and the country’s largest producer 
of diamonds, contributing 40% of South 

Venetia

CANADA

Gahcho Kué

Africa’s annual diamond production. Open-pit 
mining at Venetia is likely to run until 2021 and 
the transition is already underway to convert  
to underground mining, which is expected to 
extend the life of the mine to 2046. The project 
is expected to treat approximately 132 million 
tonnes of material, containing an estimated  
100 million carats(2).

In Canada, De Beers has a 51% interest in, 
and is the operator of, Gahcho Kué mine in  
the Northwest Territories, which began 
commercial production in 2017. The open-pit 
mine, with an 11-year life, can produce an 
average of 4.5 million carats a year, yielding 
an estimated total of 54 million carats(2) from 
approximately 33 million tonnes of material.

De Beers also develops industrial super 
materials through Element Six, which includes 
the production of laboratory grown diamonds 
for Lightbox Jewelry. De Beers continues to 
offer diamond grading and testing services 
through De Beers Group Industry Services.

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 ROUGH DIAMOND PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY(1)

Russia 

Botswana 

Canada 

Angola 

South Africa 

Namibia 

DRC 

Other 

Total 

%

26

21

14

9

8

6

4

12

$bn

4.5

3.7

 2.5

 1.6

 1.3

1.1

0.6

2.1

17.4

(1) Data relates to 2018 and is rough diamond production 

by value. 

DIAMOND JEWELLERY DEMAND BY COUNTRY(1)

USA 

China(2) 

Japan 

Gulf 

India 

Rest of World 

Total 

%

48

13

7

4

4

24

$bn

36.2

 10.2

5.4

 3.2

 2.7

17.9

75.6

(1) Data relates to 2018 and is diamond jewellery value at 

retail prices. 

(2) Data set does not include Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.

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  Ramaphabana Nyaluvhani (right) farms a small plot of land in the far north of South Africa. With the support of 

De Beers’ AWOME programme, which provides female entrepreneurs with the skills needed to expand their business, 
Ramaphabana has been able to expand the area she farms and increase the range of crops she grows there.

Gender equality
Initiatives in southern Africa
Research continues to show that investing in 
women and girls not only benefits business, 
but has an exponential effect on local 
development because women reinvest most 
of their income in their communities. This is 
why De Beers is continuing its commitment 
to gender equality through a $3 million 
partnership with UN Women and through 
being a champion of the UN’s global solidarity 
movement for gender equality, HeForShe.

By the end of 2019, more than 700 female 
micro-entrepreneurs in Namibia and South 
Africa had successfully completed their training 
under De Beers’ Accelerating Women Owned 
Micro-Enterprises (AWOME) programme, 
which forms part of the company’s partnership 
with UN Women. The programme, which has 
recently been extended to Botswana, aims 
to support more than 1,200 female micro-
entrepreneurs across southern Africa over 
the next three years.

AWOME is tailored to provide female 
micro-entrepreneurs with the skills required 
to grow their businesses. Adopting a ‘train the 
trainer’ approach, local community members 
are trained in mentoring, networks, business, 
and life skills. They, in turn, train female 
entrepreneurs, enabling the programme to be 
sustainable. Additionally, the training enhances 
abilities across a range of areas, including how 
to access different markets, increase market 
share, generate income, create more jobs, 
and help to nurture effective decision-making, 
communication and negotiation skills.

Targeting regions with high levels of 
unemployment and limited job opportunities, 

AWOME aims to create a sustainable support 
network and has already supported a range 
of micro-entrepreneurs, from diesel mechanics 
and children’s entertainers to farmers, 
hairdressers and tailors. 

Beyond southern Africa
Beyond southern Africa, De Beers has made 
substantial progress in other aspects of its 
partnership with UN Women.

In Canada, the company is supporting young 
women studying STEM (science, technology, 
engineering and mathematics) subjects, 
sponsoring STEM science camps for girls from 
indigenous communities around its operations 
and providing scholarships for women to attend 
university and study STEM subjects. De Beers 
has also partnered with UN Women to sponsor 
the #GetFree tour, which toured Canadian 
universities in 2019, engaging students on the 
HeForShe movement and the importance of 
gender equality.

In its marketing activities, De Beers strives to be 
a positive force for gender equality. A new set 
of inclusive marketing guidelines was launched 
across the business in 2019, focused on 
avoiding the exacerbation of gender stereotypes.

Finally, De Beers’ partnership with UN Women 
has seen the company set a goal of achieving 
gender parity in its appointment rate at senior 
levels. The appointment rate of women into 
senior roles has increased from 22% at the 
start of the partnership with UN Women two 
years ago to 38% today. To accelerate meeting 
the target, De Beers is now embedding 
changes to culture and policy, including 
implementing employee networks, establishing 
reciprocal mentoring programmes and revising 
recruitment guidelines.

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT DE BEERS

DE BEERS 
CONTINUED

Safety
During 2019, De Beers experienced no  
loss of life incidents at any of its operations. 
The lost-time injury frequency rate decreased 
by 14% to 0.74 (2018: 0.86), while the total 
recordable case frequency rate increased 
by 24% to 3.07 (2018: 2.48). 

De Beers’ safety programmes are informed 
through deep engagement and robust 
participation across the business. Advanced 
Driver Assist System safety technology has 
been successfully installed on light vehicles, 
buses and trucks at Venetia and, based on  
the positive results there, additional systems 
have been procured for trials in Botswana  
and Namibia.

Environmental performance
Energy use decreased by 22% to 4.5 million GJ 
(2018: 5.8 million GJ) and GHG emissions by 
14% to 0.48 Mt CO2e (2018: 0.56 Mt CO2e), 
largely owing to the closure of Victor mine.  
The ECO2MAN programme continues to 
evaluate projects for energy and GHG 
emissions savings. 

Project Minera, where carbon is captured  
and stored using kimberlite waste rock, is 
progressing well and has been accelerated, 
given its importance to the business and  
its potential to help De Beers achieve its 
Carbon Neutral Roadmap. Field-scale trials 
have taken place at Gahcho Kué and will  
start with Venetia material in early 2020.  
Initial characterisation work has also started  
in Botswana. 

Financial and operational review
Total revenue decreased by 24% to $4.6 billion 
(2018: $6.1 billion), with rough diamond sales 
falling by 26% to $4.0 billion (2018: $5.4 billion). 
This was due to an 8% decrease in 
consolidated rough diamond sales volumes  
to 29.2 million carats (2018: 31.7 million carats) 
and a 20% reduction in average realised  
price to $137/ct (2018: $171/ct). The reduction 
in realised price was driven by a 6% decline  
in the average rough price index and from  
a lower value mix of diamonds sold, in 
response to the weaker demand for higher 
value diamonds. 

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In response to the challenging midstream 
trading environment, De Beers offered 
increased supply flexibility to Sightholders  
and sold a lower value and volume of rough 
diamonds to the midstream, while increasing 
marketing expenditure to $178 million  
(2018: $166 million) to further drive consumer 
demand for diamond jewellery.

Underlying EBITDA decreased by 55% to  
$558 million (2018: $1,245 million) owing to 
lower sales volumes, a lower value sales mix 

which curtailed mining margins, and the lower 
rough price index which reduced margins in 
the trading business. Profitability in the  
mining business was supported by improved 
efficiencies and cost savings; so, although 
there was a 13% decline in production in 
response to weaker demand, with the 
business being impacted by mining cost 
inflation in southern Africa, unit cost increases 
were limited to 5%.

2019 RESULTS

Production volume (‘000 carats)(1)

Sales volume (‘000 carats)(1)(2)

Price ($/ct)(1)(3)(4)

Unit cost ($/ct)(1)(4)(5)

Group revenue – $m(1)(6)

Underlying EBITDA – $m(1)(4)

Mining EBITDA margin(1)(7)

Trading margin

Underlying EBIT – $m(1)(4)

Capex – $m(1)(4)(8)

Attributable ROCE(1)

Fatalities(9)

TRCFR(9)

Energy consumption – million GJ(9)

GHG emissions – Mt CO2 equivalent(9)

Total water withdrawals – million m3(9)

2019

2018

30,776

29,186

137

63

4,605

558

43%

3%

168

567

2%

0

3.07

4.5

0.48

21.9

35,297

31,656

171

60

6,082

1,245

53%

8%

694

417

8%

1

2.48

5.8

0.56

42.6

Employee numbers(9)

9,000

10,000

(1)   Prepared on a consolidated accounting basis, except for production, which is stated on a 100% basis except  

for the Gahcho Kué joint operation, which is on an attributable 51% basis.

(2)  Total sales volumes on a 100% basis were 30.9 million carats (2018: 33.7 million carats). Total sales volumes  
(100%) include De Beers Group’s joint arrangement partners’ 50% proportionate share of sales to entities  
outside De Beers Group from Diamond Trading Company Botswana and Namibia Diamond Trading Company.
(3)  The De Beers realised price includes the price impact of the sale of non-equity product and, as a result, is not  

directly comparable to De Beers unit costs, which relate to equity production only.

(4)  Results by country can be found in the Summary by Operation on page 217.
(5)  Unit cost is based on consolidated production and operating costs, excluding depreciation and operating  

special items, divided by carats recovered.

(6)  Includes rough diamond sales of $4.0 billion (2018: $5.4 billion).
(7)  Excludes the impact of third-party sales, purchases and trading.
(8)  In 2018, includes the acquisition of Peregrine Diamonds Limited for a consideration of $87 million.
(9)  Data is for De Beers’ managed operations.

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 Operational and market outlook
Preliminary data following the holiday retail 
season in 2019 indicates that stock levels in 
the industry’s midstream are returning to a 
more balanced position following stable 
consumer demand, especially in the US. 
However, risks remain to the downside, 
with further increases in online purchasing 
causing additional retailer destocking, 
developments in US-China trade tensions, 
the coronavirus which originated in China 
over Chinese New Year, geo-political 
escalation in the Middle East and the effect 
those may have on economic growth and 
consumer sentiment. 

2020 production guidance is 32-34 million 
carats, subject to trading conditions. The 
higher production is driven by an expected 
increase in ore from the final open-pit cut at 
Venetia, supported by a currently anticipated 
improvement in trading conditions compared 
with 2019.

In Namibia, production decreased by 15%  
to 1.7 million carats (2018: 2.0 million carats). 
Output from the marine operation declined  
by 10% owing to routine planned maintenance 
for the Mafuta vessel. Production at the  
land operations decreased by 29% to  
0.4 million carats (2018: 0.6 million carats)  
as a result of placing Elizabeth Bay onto  
care and maintenance in December 2018.  
In September 2019, the sale of Elizabeth Bay 
was announced. 

In South Africa, production decreased by  
59% to 1.9 million carats (2018: 4.7 million 
carats) as the mining sequence at the Venetia 
open pit had a higher waste to ore ratio as it 
moves into its final years, prior to the transition 
to underground. Production at Voorspoed 
ceased following the operation being placed 
onto care and maintenance in the final quarter 
of 2018. 

In Canada, production decreased by 13% to 
3.9 million carats (2018: 4.5 million carats) as 
Victor reached the end of its life during the 
second quarter of 2019, resulting in a 55% 
decrease in output to 0.4 million carats  
(2018: 0.9 million carats). Gahcho Kué 
maintained output at 3.5 million carats  
(2018: 3.5 million carats), with a planned grade 
reduction offset by strong plant performance. 

Brands 
In 2019, De Beers continued to invest in  
its downstream brands to support the 
long term growth of consumer demand for  
natural diamonds. 

De Beers Jewellers continued to upgrade and 
expand its retail network during 2019, as well 
as integrating its online and store presence 
into an improved combined offering. 

Forevermark™ continues to grow its presence 
and sales worldwide. It is now available in 
around 2,500 retail outlets globally, with the 
brand being launched in Italy, Austria and 
Belgium during 2019. Dedicated 
Forevermark™-only stores are now operating 
in China, the US and India.

Markets
A range of factors created significant 
challenges for rough diamond demand in 
2019: in late 2018, stock market volatility and 
US-China trade tensions resulted in lower  
than expected holiday retail sales, which led  
to higher than anticipated stock levels in the 
industry’s midstream at the start of 2019. 
Throughout the course of 2019, the  
midstream inventory position was under 
further pressure due to the closure of some 
US ‘bricks and mortar’ retail outlets, and an 
increase in online purchasing (where inventory 
levels are lower), and retailers increasing their 
stock held on consignment. Tighter financing 
also affected the midstream’s ability to hold  
stock, all of which resulted in lower demand 
for rough diamonds. 

In US dollar terms, global consumer demand 
for diamond jewellery was broadly flat in  
2019. This was despite the challenges of 
increased uncertainty around the economic 
outlook owing to the continued US-China 
trade tensions, as well as the impact of the 
Hong Kong protests and certain macro-
economic issues affecting consumer 
confidence in India. 

US consumer demand remained reasonably 
strong, but growth in local currency terms in 
China and Japan was offset by the strength  
of the US dollar, while demand from India  
and the Gulf declined. 

Operational performance

Mining and manufacturing
Rough diamond production decreased by 
13% to 30.8 million carats (2018: 35.3 million 
carats), primarily driven by a reduction in  
South Africa. While trading conditions have 
improved somewhat since the third quarter of 
the year, production was lower in response to 
softer rough diamond demand conditions 
compared with 2018. 

In Botswana, production was 4% lower at  
23.3 million carats (2018: 24.1 million carats). 
Production at Jwaneng increased by 5% to 
12.5 million carats (2018: 11.9 million carats)  
as throughput rose to partly offset a 12% 
decrease at Orapa to 10.8 million carats  
(2018: 12.2 million carats) owing to a delay  
in an infrastructure project and expected  
lower grades. 

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 
From our three mining operations in Chile, we produce copper, essential 
to modern living and a future of clean energy and transport. Our products 
include copper concentrate, copper cathode and associated by-products 
such as molybdenum and silver. Our copper interests in Chile will soon be 
complemented by Quellaveco, which we are developing in Peru.

CHILE AND PERU

KEY

  Mining operations
  Smelter
  Project

Quellaveco

Collahuasi

El Soldado

Los Bronces

Chagres

In Chile, we have interests in two major 
copper operations: a 50.1% interest in 
Los Bronces mine, which we manage and 
operate, and a 44% share in the Collahuasi 
mine; we also manage and operate the 
El Soldado mine and the Chagres smelter  
(50.1% interest in both). 

In Peru, we have a 60% interest in the 
Quellaveco project. We approved the project 
for development in mid-2018 and we are 
progressing on track for first production in 
2022, ramping up to full output the following 
year. During the first 10 years, production is 
expected to average 300,000 tonnes of 
copper equivalent per year, with a first- 
quartile cash cost of 105 c/lb.

Uses of copper
Copper’s unique properties make it a vital 
material for urban and industrial growth, as 
well as a critical component in the efforts to 
move to a cleaner, greener world – in terms of 
both renewable energy and electric transport.

Around 60% of total global demand is for 
electrics – wire, cables and connectors, 
including in vehicles and consumer electronics.

A further 20% is used in construction; for 
example, water pipes and roof sheets benefit 
from copper’s resistance to corrosion. 
Copper’s thermal conductivity and maleability 
means it is used extensively in air conditioning 
and refrigeration.

It may also be used in places such as in 
hospitals, owing to its anti-bacterial qualities. 
Its visual qualities account for many other 
applications – in buildings and everyday objects.

In the future, a growing volume of copper 
will likely be used in low-emission vehicles; 
battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and hybrid 
electric vehicles all contain substantially more 
copper than conventional vehicles.

Copper is set to continue to be one of 
the essential industrial metals as society 
addresses the challenges of climate change, 
energy efficiency and the raising of living 
standards for the world’s growing population. 
The effects of ore reserve depletion across the 
industry, and lengthy permitting processes, 
are likely to result in future supply constraints.

STRATEGIC REPORT COPPER

COPPER

Ruben Fernandes
CEO 
Base Metals

Aaron Puna
CEO 
Anglo American, Chile

Tom McCulley
CEO
Anglo American, Peru

2019 SUMMARY

2

1.15

Fatalities(1)

TRCFR – Copper Chile

0.91

TRCFR – Quellaveco

$1,618 m

44%

Underlying 
EBITDA(1)

Mining EBITDA 
Margin(1)

638 kt

Production volume

(1) 

Includes Copper Chile and Quellaveco.

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 COPPER DEMAND BY SECTOR 
– TOTAL CONSUMPTION

Construction 

Electrical network 

Consumer and general 

Transport 

Industrial machinery 

%

28

28

21

12

11

Global total: 29.6 Mt. Includes direct use scrap.

Source: Wood Mackenzie 

COPPER DEMAND BY REGION
– REFINED CONSUMPTION

China

Asia excl. China

Europe

North America

Middle East

South America and Caribbean

Russia and the Caspian 

Africa

Global total: 23.5 Mt.

Source: Wood Mackenzie

%

51

16

15

10

3

2

2

1

COPPER SUPPLY BY REGION 
– COPPER IN CONCENTRATE AND LEACH

South America and Caribbean

Asia

North America

Africa

Russia and the Caspian

Europe

Oceania

Middle East

Global total: 20.9 Mt.

Source: Wood Mackenzie

%

42

13

13

12

8

5

5

2

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  Construction of the Hydrofloat™ pilot-scale plant at El Soldado in Chile.

El Soldado – engineering advances 
in processing technology
During our ‘Concentrating the Mine’ workshops 
held in 2015 and 2016, we identified coarse 
particle recovery (CPR) as a key enabling 
technology. CPR is one of many significant 
breakthrough technology initiatives that has 
the potential to increase throughput and 
productivity, while simultaneously reducing 
our environmental footprint, through rejection of 
coarse gangue (near-worthless waste material), 
dry stacking of sand waste, minimising the 
production of traditional tailings and reducing 
overall water consumption. 

Following successful testing in the laboratory 
and at small pilot scale at Los Bronces, we 
are now constructing a demonstration plant 
at El Soldado copper mine that uses a CPR 
technology called Hydrofloat™ in a new way. 
Here, a single, five metres in diameter 
Hydrofloat™ cell, the largest in the world, 
will treat 100% of mill throughput, with the 
objective of proving the waste rejection process 
at full scale.

Processing Development Lead, Adrian 
McDonald, explains: “Coarse particle recovery 
technology using the Hydrofloat™ is not new; 
it’s been used in the phosphates and coal 
industries for many years. The difference with 
this application of Hydrofloat™ is the way we 

handle coarser material prior to conventional 
flotation, and reject the gangue while it is in 
sand form.”

Our in-house-developed Fast Implementation 
of Technology (FIT) process, which forms part 
of our FutureSmart Mining™ technology 
pathway, has been instrumental in the 
development of CPR in treating sulphides. 
FIT allows us to understand how best we can 
run parallel processes and models the latest 
development in mineralogical analyses in order 
to accelerate their commercial deployment. 
It leverages the learnings and outcomes of 
test work in one commodity to develop the 
application in other commodities. 

As Adrian points out, “CPR has the potential  
to be a breakthrough technology in the 
processing of sulphides. If we can prove 
the process at El Soldado, Anglo American 
will be the first company in the world to deploy 
CPR successfully to reject coarse gangue 
on a commercial scale. If that happens, it 
will change the way the mining industry 
approaches flotation. I hope that what we’re 
doing at El Soldado, as early adopters, will 
enable Anglo American to set new standards 
for base-metal concentrate processing and 
to become the industry leaders in dry 
stacking. That would give us significant 
competitive advantage.”

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT COPPER

COPPER 
CONTINUED

Safety

2019 RESULTS – COPPER CHILE

Copper Chile
Copper Chile reported one recordable fatality 
in 2019, when Fabio Eyzaguirre Flores lost his 
life as the result of an electric shock. Ten 
colleagues also died in two separate after-
hours commuting-related road accidents. 

The lost-time injury frequency rate increased 
by 2% to 0.55 (2018: 0.54) and the total 
recordable case frequency rate increased 
by 12% to 1.15 (2018: 1.03). 

During 2019, Copper Chile launched the 
100 Day Safety Action campaign, and the 
Transportation Taskforce, focusing on the 
implementation of Operational Risk 
Management, monitoring and verification of 
critical controls, and implementing initiatives 
to prevent repeat incidents. 

The actions taken to avoid repeat incidents 
included: re-certification of all drivers of mobile 
equipment; the introduction of new controls 
related to mobile equipment safety; and a 
review of controls and training. Improvements 
to several roads and the installation of 
advanced driver assistance systems for all 
buses are also in progress.

Quellaveco
Quellaveco recorded one fatality when  
Cesar Wilinton Estrada Agüero lost his life  
as the result of a mobile equipment incident. 

The lost time incident rate was 0.64 and the 
total recordable case frequency rate was 0.91.

Production volume (kt)

Sales volume (kt)(1)(2)

Unit cost (c/lb)(1)(3)

Group revenue – $m(1)(4)

Underlying EBITDA – $m(1)

Mining EBITDA margin(5)

Underlying EBIT – $m(1)

Capex – $m(1)

Attributable ROCE

Fatalities

TRCFR

Energy consumption – million GJ

GHG emissions – Mt CO2 equivalent

Total water withdrawals – million m3

2019

638

644

126

5,840

1,638

44%

981

574

24%

1

1.15

12.3

1.17

21.7

2018

668

672

134

5,168

1,888

48%

1,266

564

31%

0

1.03

13.4

1.32

29.5

Employee numbers

4,000

4,000

(1)  Results by asset and the consolidated results for Copper can be found in the Summary by Operation on page 217.
(2)   Excludes 349 kt third-party sales (2018: 178 kt).
(3)  C1 unit cost includes by-product credits.
(4)  Group revenue is shown after deduction of treatment and refining charges (TC/RCs).
(5)  Excludes impact of third-party sales.

Environmental performance

2019 RESULTS – QUELLAVECO

Capex – $m(1)

Fatalities(2)

TRCFR(2)

Energy consumption – million GJ(2)

GHG emissions – Mt CO2 equivalent(2)

Total water withdrawals – million m3(2)

Employee numbers(2)

2019

494

1

0.91

2.0

0.15

0.6

300

2018

131

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

(1)  Capex represents the Group’s 60% share after deducting direct funding from non-controlling interests. 2019 capex  
on a 100% basis was $1,338 million, of which $515 million was funded by cash from the Mitsubishi syndication  
transaction in 2018. Of the remaining $823 million, the Group and Mitsubishi funded their respective 60% and 40%  
shares via shareholder loans.

(2)  Comparative data for Quellaveco is not presented as the project only reached a full year of development in 2019. 

Copper Chile
At Copper’s Chilean operations, energy  
use decreased by 8% to 12.3 million GJ  
(2018: 13.4 million GJ) and GHG emissions 
decreased by 11% to 1.17 Mt CO2e  
(2018: 1.32 Mt CO2e). In 2019, the business 
signed agreements to purchase all electricity 
from renewable sources, which will 
substantially reduce GHG emissions at all 
Copper sites in Chile. The world’s first floating 
solar photovoltaic plant over a tailing storage 
facility pond was piloted at Las Tórtolas.  
It generates 86 kWhp of solar electricity and 
minimises evaporation in the pond-covered 
area. Implementation of P101 shovel initiatives 
is decoupling productivity from diesel use,  
with digital technologies highlighting fuel 
savings in real time.

   For more information: 
See page 33

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 Quellaveco
At Quellaveco, energy consumption was 
2.0 million GJ and GHG emissions were  
0.15 Mt CO2e, reflecting the ramp-up of  
the project.

Financial and operational review
Underlying EBITDA decreased by 13% to 
$1,618 million (2018: $1,856 million), driven 
by a decrease in the average LME copper 
price and a 4% reduction in sales volumes. 
The lower sales reflect a 5% decrease in 
production, driven by the ongoing severe 
drought conditions in Chile, mitigated to 
some extent by productivity improvements, 
including record copper in concentrate 
production at Collahuasi. Unit costs decreased 
by 6%, to 126 c/lb (2018: 134 c/lb), the lowest 
since 2010, reflecting sustainable cost 
savings coupled with favourable movements 
in the Chilean peso, which fully offset the 
impact of inflation and lower production. 
At 31 December 2019, 111,213 tonnes of 
copper were provisionally priced at 273 c/lb 
(2018: 179,100 tonnes provisionally priced at 
271 c/lb). 

Markets

Average market price (c/lb)

Average realised price (c/lb) 

2019

2018

272

273

296

283

The differences between the market price 
and realised price are largely a function of 
the timing of sales across the period and 
provisional pricing adjustments.

The average LME cash copper price in 2019 
was 8% lower at 272 c/lb (2018: 296 c/lb). 
Trade tensions between the US and China and 
measures to restrict shadow lending by the 
Chinese authorities contributed to slower 
economic growth in China, adversely affecting 
key copper-consuming sectors. As a result, 
investors were risk averse through most of the 
year and the weaker US dollar/Chinese 
renminbi exchange rate also put pressure on 
the copper price. However, a decrease in 
reported warehouse stocks and stagnant 
growth in global copper mine supply provided 
some support.

Operational performance
Total production decreased by 5% to  
638,000 tonnes (2018: 668,300 tonnes).

At Los Bronces, production decreased by  
9% to 335,000 tonnes (2018: 369,500 tonnes),  
with planned higher grades (0.83% vs.  
2018: 0.76%) offset by production losses 
owing to lower water availability. Chile’s central 
zone, where the operation is located, 

continues to face unprecedented climate 
conditions, with 2019 being the driest year 
since the start of the current decade-long 
drought, and one of the driest years on record. 
Despite the lower production, C1 unit costs 
decreased by 7% to 135 c/lb (2018: 145 c/lb), 
reflecting a series of initiatives to reduce costs.

At Collahuasi, Anglo American’s attributable 
share of copper production increased by 1% 
to 248,800 tonnes (2018: 246,000 tonnes), 
another copper in concentrate production 
record, with planned lower grade (1.19% vs. 
2018: 1.29%) fully compensated by a solid 
plant performance following the successful 
completion of planned three-month 
maintenance of Line 3 (responsible for  
60% of plant throughput) during the first half  
of the year. C1 unit costs decreased by 5%  
to 100 c/lb (2018: 105 c/lb) on the back of 
strong production performance and lower 
waste stripping expensed. 

The Copper business has continued to 
progress trials for new technology as part  
of the FutureSmart Mining™ programme, 
working towards a more sustainable future  
for mining. Following a successful bulk ore 
sorting pilot at El Soldado in Chile, units were 
constructed and on trial in Brazil at Barro Alto 
(Nickel), and in South Africa at Mogalakwena 
(PGMs), with plans to roll out to more sites 
over the next few years. The focus for early 
2020 is the completion of the El Soldado 
coarse particle recovery demonstration plant. 

Production at El Soldado increased by 3%  
to 54,200 tonnes (2018: 52,700 tonnes) as a 
result of planned higher grades (0.93% vs. 
2018: 0.85%). C1 unit costs were broadly in 
line with 2018 at 205 c/lb (2018: 206 c/lb).

Operational outlook
Production guidance for 2020 is  
620,000-670,000 tonnes, subject to  
water availability. 

Quellaveco update
Project execution is on track at around  
40% completion, with all key milestones for 
2019 achieved on schedule. 

The construction of Vizcachas dam, part  
of the water source infrastructure located 
approximately 90 kilometres north east of  
the plant, is progressing to plan, with water 
impoundment expected to begin during the 
rainy season in early 2020. Once built, the 
Vizcachas reservoir will bring substantial 
benefits to local agriculture, in addition to 
providing an annual average of around 20%  
of the water needed to sustain Quellaveco’s 
operations. Construction of the water  
pipeline from the water source to the 
Quellaveco site is a key activity for 2020.

In the mine area, earthworks are significantly 
progressed and concrete work for the primary 
crusher has commenced. Preparations are 
underway for the start of pre-stripping, to 
remove surface waste material, in the first 
half of 2020. 

At the processing plant area, earthworks are 
complete, concrete placement is advancing  
to plan, and structural steel and mechanical 
equipment installation has commenced. 
Assembly of the mills is scheduled to start  
in 2020.

The project remains on track to deliver first 
production in 2022, within the $5.0-$5.3 billion 
capital expenditure estimate (100% basis; 
Anglo American share: $2.5-$2.7 billion),  
with ramp-up in 2023. Quellaveco expects  
to deliver around 300,000 tonnes per  
annum of copper equivalent production  
(100% basis) on average in the first 10 years  
of operation.

In 2019, capital expenditure (100% basis) 
totalled $1,338 million, of which $515 million 
was funded using the remaining proceeds 
from the syndication transaction with 
Mitsubishi in 2018, and hence is not included 
in reported capital expenditure. Of the 
remaining $823 million, the Group and 
Mitsubishi funded their respective 60%  
and 40% shares of capital expenditure via 
shareholder loans. Capital expenditure 
guidance (100% basis) for 2020 is  
$1.5-$1.7 billion, of which the Group’s  
share is $0.9-$1.0 billion.

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 
STRATEGIC REPORT PLATINUM GROUP METALS

PLATINUM GROUP 
METALS (PGMs)

Chris Griffith
CEO 
Platinum Group Metals

2019 SUMMARY

0

Fatalities

2.50

TRCFR

$2,000m

40%

Underlying 
EBITDA

Mining EBITDA 
Margin

2,051 koz

Production volume – platinum

1,386 koz

Production volume – palladium

Anglo American is a leading producer of PGMs, essential metals for cleaning 
vehicle exhaust emissions and as the catalyst in electric fuel cell technology. 
We own and operate five mining operations in South Africa’s Bushveld 
complex, including Mogalakwena – the world’s largest open-pit PGMs mine, 
Amandelbult and Mototolo, as well as the Unki mine, in Zimbabwe. In South 
Africa, we also own smelting and refining operations which treat concentrates 
from our wholly owned mines, our joint venture operations and third parties.

SOUTH AFRICA AND ZIMBABWE

SOUTH AFRICA: BUSHVELD COMPLEX(1)

Unki

Bushveld Complex

Amandelbult

Mogalakwena

Modikwa

Mototolo

Kroondal

Johannesburg

Platinum is also widely used in jewellery  
owing to its purity, strength, resistance 
to fading and ability to hold precious 
stones securely. 

Platinum, palladium and rhodium each have 
a wide range of other uses in the chemical, 
electrical, medical, glass and petroleum 
industries. PGMs enable efficient production 
of goods, ranging from glass to fertilisers, as 
well as a diverse range of other products, 
such as cancer-treatment drugs. 

We are committed to developing demand for 
PGMs and invest both directly and through  
AP Ventures, our development fund that was 
spun out in order to grow the funding. We are 
also a major participant in the Platinum Guild 
International (PGI) which plays a key role in 
supporting and growing platinum jewellery 
demand. Meanwhile, new technology and 
legislation continue to drive demand for PGMs 
in the vehicle manufacturing industry – through 
their application in both catalytic converters 
and fuel cells.

Uses of PGMs
PGMs are used in an extensive range of 
applications. In the automotive industry, 
they are in demand through both their 
use in catalytic converters and in fuel cell 
vehicle technology. Platinum, palladium  
and rhodium enable catalytic converters to 
reduce pollutants from car exhaust gases,  
and demand for PGMs from the car industry  
is expected to continue to grow, supported  
by stricter emissions regulations. Fuel cell 
electric vehicles provide a zero-emissions 
powertrain technology, particularly well  
suited to the heavy duty, long range and  
fleet vehicle markets. 

With rising concerns about the environment 
and energy costs, there is also growing 
interest in platinum fuel cells as an alternative 
energy source. In some cases, platinum-
based fuel cells are proving to be more 
cost-effective, cleaner and more reliable 
than alternatives such as diesel generators. 
Fuel cell mini-grid electrification technology is 
an attractive, cost-competitive alternative to 
grid electrification in remote rural areas and 
could accelerate access to electricity. 

(1)  Excludes Twickenham and Bokoni, which were placed onto 

care and maintenance in 2016 and 2017, respectively. 

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 PLATINUM NET DEMAND BY SECTOR

Industrial 

Jewellery 

Automotive 

Investment 

Total 

‘000 ounces

2,469

1,375

1,248

1,131

6,223

%

40

22

20

18

Source: Johnson Matthey

PALLADIUM NET DEMAND BY SECTOR

Automotive 

Industrial 

Jewellery 

Investment 

Total 

‘000 ounces

6,706

1,310

128

(58)

8,086

%

83

16

2

(1)

Source: Johnson Matthey

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  Anglo American is a co-sponsor of the University of Warwick’s research into anti-cancer therapies. The university 
recently discovered a new compound based on osmium, one of the platinum group metals, which is targeting  
cancer cells in a new, revolutionary way.

Sponsoring research into PGM use 
in anti-cancer treatment
For over 50 years, Cisplatin and other related 
drugs containing PGM compounds have played 
an important and growing role in anti-cancer 
therapies. Further clinical trials into Cisplatin 
have extended its use and it is now probably the 
most widely used anti-cancer drug. 

One of the most important attributes of 
Cisplatin, and of second and third generation 
drugs such as Carboplatin, Satraplatin and 
Picoplatin, is their ability to bind to the body’s 
DNA in a way that achieves an optimal balance 
of anti-tumour activity and low toxicity. In 
addition to genito-urinary disease (testicular, 
ovarian, cervix, and bladder) and head and 
neck cancer, for which Cisplatin was originally 
licensed in the late 1960s, it is now one of the 
drugs used in the chemotherapy of lung 
cancers, while recent clinical trials using 
single-agent Cisplatin in the treatment of breast 
cancer suggest that it may also play a part in 
the future in the management of this disease. 

Until recently, of the six elements that make up 
the PGM suite of metals, platinum has been the 
principal contributor to PGM-based anti-cancer 
compounds. But because the PGM family is 
exceptionally good when it comes to 
‘co-ordination chemistry’, being able to spawn 
a growing range of compounds, we are now 

seeing other PGMs such as ruthenium 
featuring in PGM-based compounds used 
in cancer chemotherapy.

Osmium, for so long the ‘Cinderella’ of the  
PGM family because of its very limited range  
of applications, has now entered the scene.  
Anglo American is a co-sponsor of the  
UK’s University of Warwick’s research into 
anti-cancer therapies, with the university 
recently announcing that it has discovered 
a compound, named Organo-Osmium FY26. 
This new organo-metal compound enables 
cancer cells to be seen through nano-imaging, 
and targeted and killed, from the inside, with 
Organo-Osmium FY26 attacking the weakest 
parts of the cells. It is the first time that an 
osmium-based compound – and osmium is  
50 times more active than Cisplatin – has been 
seen to target the disease in this way.

Head of PGMs market development Benny 
Oeyen observes, “These are very early days  
for osmium in the medical field but, clearly, this 
represents a new market for the metal, and  
we are keen on developing it further. We are 
turning osmium from being a product with few 
uses to one that has the potential to benefit 
people in very tangible ways, in line with 
Anglo American’s Purpose of re-imagining 
mining to improve people’s lives.”

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT PLATINUM GROUP METALS

PLATINUM GROUP METALS (PGMs) 
CONTINUED

Safety
During 2019, PGMs recorded no loss of life 
incidents at its managed operations – a safety 
milestone achieved for the first time in the 
company’s history. The total recordable case 
frequency rate also decreased by 17% 
to 2.50 (2018: 3.00).

2019 RESULTS

Platinum production volume (koz)(1)

Palladium production volume (koz)(1)

Platinum sales volume (koz)(2)(3)

Unit cost ($/Pt oz)(2)(4)

Group revenue – $m(2)

Underlying EBITDA – $m(2)

Mining EBITDA margin(5)

Processing and trading margin

Underlying EBIT – $m(2)

Capex – $m(2)

Attributable ROCE

Fatalities

TRCFR

Energy consumption – million GJ

GHG emissions – Mt CO2 equivalent

Total water withdrawals – million m3

Environmental performance
PGMs’ total energy was in line with the  
prior year at 20.1 million GJ, and GHG 
emissions increased by 8% to 4.44 Mt CO2e 
(2018: 4.12 Mt CO2e), as the results from 
Mototolo (acquired in November 2018) and 
Unki smelter (first year of full production in 
2019) were partly offset by a number of  
energy reduction initiatives implemented 
across the business.

PGMs’ Alternate (renewable) Energy Strategy 
is progressing, with several projects underway, 
including: the installation of large-scale solar 
photovoltaic panels at Mogalakwena; piloting 
the use of hydrogen fuel cell powered mining 
haul trucks; and generating electricity from 
waste heat recovered from the converting 
process at the Waterval smelter.

Financial and operational review
Underlying EBITDA increased by 88% to 
$2,000 million (2018: $1,062 million), largely  
as a result of a 27% increase in the dollar 
basket price, driven primarily by stronger 
prices for palladium and rhodium, and a  
solid operational performance.

Markets
The basket price increased by 27% in dollar 
terms and 38% in South African rand terms. 
The average platinum price decreased by 2%, 
recovering well in the second half owing to 
strong investor demand, following weaker 
sentiment earlier in the year. In contrast, 
average palladium and rhodium prices 
strengthened by 50% and 77% respectively, 
despite a fall in global light duty vehicle sales, 
due to strong automotive demand driven by 
tighter emissions regulations in key markets.  

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2019

2,051

1,386

2,215

1,543

6,866

2,000

40%

12%

1,672

569

38%

0

2.50

20.1

4.44

25.1

2018

2,021

1,379

2,424

1,561

5,680

1,062

29%

9%

705

496

15%

2

3.00

20.0

4.12

24.4

Employee numbers

31,000

33,000

(1)  Own-mined production and purchase of metal in concentrate. Comparative excludes purchase of concentrate  

volumes now treated under tolling arrangement. 

(2)  Results by asset can be found in the Summary by Operation on page 217.
(3)  Excludes the sale of refined metal purchased from third parties and toll material. Comparatives include purchase  

of concentrate volumes now transitioned to tolling.

(4)  Total cash operating costs – includes on-mine, smelting and refining costs only.
(5)  The total PGMs mining EBITDA margin excludes the impact of the sale of refined metal purchased  

from third parties, purchase of concentrate and tolling. 

Average platinum 
market price ($/oz) 

Average palladium 
market price ($/oz) 

Average rhodium 
market price ($/oz)

US$ realised 
basket price ($/Pt oz)(1)

Rand realised 
basket price (R/Pt oz)

2019

2018

864

880

1,539

1,029

3,914

2,214

2,819

2,219

40,862 29,601

(1)  Average US$ realised price. Excludes the impact of the sale 

of refined metal purchased from third parties.

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019  
Operational outlook
Metal in concentrate production for 2020  
is expected to be 2.0-2.2 million ounces  
for platinum (of which approximately  
65% own-mined) and approximately 
1.4 million ounces for palladium (of which 
approximately 65% own-mined), subject to 
Eskom’s power performance.

Joint operation platinum and palladium 
production (split equally between own-mined 
and purchase of concentrate), excluding 
Mototolo, both decreased by 4% to 
411,400 ounces and 269,000 ounces 
respectively, due to safety-related stoppages 
at Modikwa and Eskom power disruptions 
affecting production at Kroondal in  
December 2019.

Purchase of concentrate 
Purchase of concentrate, excluding Sibanye 
material which transitioned to a tolling 
arrangement from 1 January 2019, decreased 
by 4% to 672,400 ounces in the case of 
platinum and by 8% to 336,700 ounces for 
palladium, reflecting the lower production from 
joint operations.

Refined production and sales volumes
Refined platinum production (excluding 
Sibanye toll-treated metal and concentrate 
purchased from Sibanye) increased by 8%  
to 2,112,300 ounces, while refined palladium 
output rose by 12% to 1,428,200 ounces.  
The improved operational performance was 
partly offset by the impact of Eskom’s power 
disruptions during the year, including an 
outage at the Rustenburg refinery in 
December, which led to a loss of refined 
platinum production of 69,000 ounces and 
palladium production of 44,000 ounces, of 
which around 45,000 platinum ounces and 
25,000 palladium ounces should be recovered 
in refined production in 2020.

Platinum sales volumes increased by 7%  
to 2,100,300 ounces, while palladium sales 
increased by 13% to 1,453,500 ounces 
(excluding concentrate purchased from 
Sibanye prior to the transition to a tolling 
agreement and refined metals purchased  
from third parties). The increase was a result  
of the higher comparable refined production 
and some drawdown in refined inventory.

Operational performance
Total platinum production (metal in 
concentrate) increased by 1% to 2,050,600 
ounces, with total palladium output also 
improving by 1% to 1,385,900 ounces. This 
excludes the effect of the transition of 
Rustenburg material to a tolling arrangement  
in the year (2018: 464,200 platinum ounces, 
231,800 palladium ounces). This result was 
achieved despite the impact of Eskom power 
outages on production, which led to a loss  
of approximately 17,000 platinum ounces and 
13,000 palladium ounces. 

Own-mined production
Own-mined platinum and palladium 
production both increased by 4% to 
1,378,200 ounces and 1,049,200 ounces 
respectively. This was largely driven by 
increased production across the portfolio, as 
well as the acquisition of the remaining 50%  
of Mototolo in November 2018.

Mogalakwena’s platinum production increased 
by 5% to 517,500 ounces, and palladium 
production by 3% to 557,900 ounces, owing to 
an increase in grade and throughput. Ore 
stockpiles were drawn down to supplement 
production, as maintenance was carried out 
on the North concentrator in the second 
quarter of 2019, and the rope shovel in the 
fourth quarter of 2019. 

Amandelbult platinum and palladium 
production both increased by 2% to 
453,600 ounces and 208,900 ounces 
respectively. Infrastructure upgrades, 
exacerbated by power disruptions in both  
the first quarter and December, were offset  
by an increase in mining efficiencies as the 
ramp-up of Dishaba Lower accelerated in  
the second half.

Production of both platinum and palladium 
from other operations increased by 5% to 
407,100 and 282,400 ounces respectively.  
This performance reflected record production 
levels at Unki and increased volumes from 
Mototolo, which was wholly owned for the full 
year (acquisition of the remaining 50% of 
Mototolo was concluded on 1 November 
2018, from which date 100% of production 
became own-mined production). On a 100% 
basis, platinum and palladium production 
decreased at Mototolo by 15% to 
112,000 ounces and by 17% to 68,700 ounces 
respectively, owing to a one-off benefit in  
2018 from stockpiled material that was 
toll-concentrated at Bokoni, a decline in grade, 
and unprotected industrial action in May 2019.

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 
STRATEGIC REPORT IRON ORE

IRON ORE

KUMBA IRON ORE 
IRON ORE BRAZIL

Seamus French
CEO 
Bulk Commodities  
and Other Minerals

Themba Mkhwanazi
CEO 
Kumba Iron Ore

Wilfred Bruijn
CEO 
Anglo American, Brazil

2019 SUMMARY – KUMBA

0

Fatalities

2.06

TRCFR

$2,243m

50%

Underlying 
EBITDA

Mining EBITDA 
Margin

42.4 Mt

Production volume

2019 SUMMARY – IRON ORE BRAZIL  
(MINAS-RIO)

0

Fatalities

1.48

TRCFR

$1,164m

50%

Underlying 
EBITDA

Mining EBITDA 
Margin

23.1 Mt

Production volume (wet basis)

68

Anglo American’s iron ore operations provide customers with high grade  
iron ore products which help our steel customers meet ever-tighter emissions 
standards. In South Africa, we have a majority share (69.7%) share in Kumba 
Iron Ore, while in Brazil we have developed the integrated Minas-Rio operation.

SOUTH AFRICA

Kolomela

Sishen

BRAZIL

KEY

  Mining operations
  Other

Minas-Rio

Ferroport Açu port (50% ownership)

Uses of iron ore
Iron ore is the key raw material in steel.

Steel is the world’s most important 
engineering and construction material. Over 
half of the world’s steel is consumed by the 
construction industry, which includes buildings 
and infrastructure, such as railways and roads. 
Steel is also used to manufacture vehicles, 
machinery, household appliances and many 
other items associated with everyday life. 

The world’s largest steel-producing country 
is China, making it easily the biggest importer 
of iron ore.

Kumba operates two open-pit mines – Sishen 
and Kolomela – both located in the Northern 
Cape of South Africa, producing high grade 
(64%-65% average Fe content) and high 
quality lump ore and a premium fine ore. 
Around 67% of Kumba’s production is lump, 
which commands a premium price, owing 
to its excellent physical strength and high 
iron content. Kumba is serviced by an 
861-kilometre rail line to the Atlantic coast at 
Saldanha Bay, the iron ore export channel, 
managed by Transnet. 

Our marketing teams work closely with our 
customers to blend and match our products 
with their needs – before shipment from 
Saldanha Bay to China, Japan and Europe, 
and now increasingly to the Middle East 
and India.

Our integrated iron ore operation in Brazil, 
Minas-Rio, consists of an open-pit mine 
and beneficiation plant, which produces a 
high grade (c. 67%) pellet feed product, with 
low levels of contaminants. The iron ore is then 
transported through a 529-kilometre pipeline 
to the iron ore handling and shipping facilities 
at the port of Açu, in which Anglo American 
has a 50% shareholding.

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 38%
17%
11%
10%
9%
5%
4%
4%
2%

MINED IRON ORE BY REGION

Australia 

Brazil 

China 

Europe (incl. CIS) 

India 

North America 

Other 

Africa 

Other South America 

Mt

888

399

250

236

218

120

99

91

31

%

38

17

11

10

9

5

4

4

2

Total 

2,332

Source: Wood Mackenzie

IRON ORE CONSUMPTION BY REGION

China 

Europe (incl. CIS) 

Other Asia 

India 

Middle East 

North America 

South America 

Africa 

Other   

Total 

Source: Wood Mackenzie

%

58

13

11

9

3

3

2

1

–

Mt

 1,310

 285

 242

 191

 69

 67

 53

 21

 6

 2,244

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  Fitment technician George Phirimi inspects the radar sensors, which are fitted front and rear, and cameras for the 

auto-braking system on a Komatsu 730 haul truck.

Technology steers trucks towards 
zero harm
According to ICMM statistics, in 2018, haul 
trucks and other mobile equipment were 
involved in a third of mining industry fatalities. 
Through its risk assessment process, Kumba 
identified reducing the risk of mobile equipment 
machinery incidents as a priority to enable the 
elimination of fatalities; therefore, it made sense 
to focus technological innovation on the 
application of collision-avoidance technology 
(CAS) in haul trucks. 

This journey began in 2014, when Kumba’s 
Sishen mine started developing an anti-collision 
system for the mine’s trackless mobile 
equipment. In 2019, all the Sishen mine-owned 
haul trucks were fitted with the latest CAS. 
Sishen became the first mine in South Africa  
to deploy this technology in an opencast 
mine with a fleet of large haul trucks, each 
with a capacity of over 200 tonnes, and in 
an environment where traffic management 
and segregation form part of the mine’s 
critical controls. 

Kumba’s success in rolling out CAS is due to 
the collaboration between Sishen, the truck 
manufacturer Komatsu, and Hexagon Mining, 
a proximity-detection system supplier. 
Together, they were able to adapt the 
technology to the models of haul trucks in 
use at Sishen. The technology has the following 
features: SpeedAssist and RampAssist, which 
prevent trucks from over-speeding in 

designated areas; AssetProtect, which disables 
reverse functionality when the crusher is in 
maintenance, and stops hoisting when the haul 
truck is under a powerline; and LaunchAssist, 
which prevents the vehicle from moving when  
a threat is detected in the travel path. The  
most impressive feature is BrakeAssist, which 
applies brakes to prevent imminent collisions  
or incidents with other CAS-fitted vehicles  
or infrastructure.

Since the system was deployed, BrakeAssist 
has intervened in several incidents involving 
trucks at Sishen. Furthermore, as the 
reporting platform is being rolled out, its reports 
help management identify and address the 
causes of unsafe driving behaviour and improve 
traffic management.

Kumba is now working on rolling out the 
collision-avoidance systems at its Kolomela 
mine fleet and to its contractor fleet in order to 
improve safety and ensure compliance with 
South African government regulations, which 
require mining operators to significantly 
reduce the risk associated with trackless 
mobile machinery. This requirement is also 
part of the ICMM Innovation for Cleaner Safer 
Vehicles Initiative.

Up to now, solutions for increasing vehicle 
safety in mines have been rare. For Kumba, 
this has been part of a drive to achieve zero 
harm, aimed at making the workplace safer 
for employees.

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT IRON ORE

KUMBA IRON ORE

2019 RESULTS – KUMBA IRON ORE(1)

Production volume (Mt)

Sales volume (Mt)

Unit cost ($/t)(2)

Group revenue – $m

Underlying EBITDA – $m(3)

Mining EBITDA margin

Underlying EBIT – $m(3)

Capex – $m

Attributable ROCE

Fatalities

TRCFR

Energy consumption – million GJ

GHG emissions – Mt CO2 equivalent

Total water withdrawals – million m3

2019

42.4

42.0

33

4,445

2,243

50%

1,918

389

70%

0

2.06

8.8

1.00

33.3

2018

43.1

43.3

32

3,440

1,489

43%

1,158

309

42%

0

1.80

8.9

0.96

32.2

Employee numbers

6,000

6,000

(1)  Sales volume, stock and realised price for 2019 differ to Kumba’s stand-alone reported results due to sales to  

other Group companies.

(2)  Unit costs are on an FOB (dry) basis.
(3)  Kumba Iron Ore segment includes $66 million projects and corporate costs (2018: $55 million).

Financial and operational review
Underlying EBITDA increased by 51% to 
$2,243 million (2018: $1,489 million), driven 
by a 35% increase in the average realised iron 
ore price to $97/tonne (2018: $72/tonne). FOB 
unit costs increased marginally to $33/tonne  
(2018: $32/tonne) primarily due to higher 
maintenance costs and mining in a more 
geologically challenging area of the mine. 
These factors were partly offset by the weaker 
South African rand, operational efficiency 
improvements and cost savings.

Total sales volumes decreased by 3% to 
42.0 Mt (2018: 43.3 Mt) due to lower domestic 
sales of 2.2 Mt (2018: 3.3 Mt) following the 
winding down of the Saldanha Steel plant. 
Export sales of 39.8 Mt (2018: 40.0 Mt) were 
marginally lower due to the scheduled 
refurbishment of the second ship loader at 
Saldanha port. Consequently, total finished 
stock increased to 6.6 Mt(1) (2018: 5.3 Mt). 
Rail performance improved significantly in 
2019, with port stock levels well set for the 
first quarter of 2020.

Safety
Kumba has not had a loss of life incident since 
2016. In 2019, the lost-time injury frequency 
rate decreased by 25% to 0.69 (2018: 0.92); 
however, the total recordable case frequency 
rate increased by 14% to 2.06 (2018: 1.80). 

Kumba’s safety improvement plan is focused 
on the Group’s Elimination of Fatalities 
programme, with enhancements achieved in 
strengthening critical-control management, 
and in leveraging technology solutions to 
further improve safety performance. In 
addition, to address the cultural and 
behavioural aspects of safety, Kumba 
launched ‘I Care Buddy’, which empowers 
workers to take action and proactively stop 
unsafe activities.

Environmental performance
Energy use decreased by 1% to 8.8 million GJ 
(2018: 8.9 million GJ) and GHG emissions 
increased by 4% to 1.00 Mt CO2e (2018: 
0.96 Mt CO2e). Current energy efficiency and 
GHG emission reduction projects include the 
Kolomela Drill Performance Improvement 
project and the Sishen Primary Haul Road 
Improvement project.

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Markets

Kumba’s outperformance over the IODEX 
(Platts) 62% Fe CFR China index was 
primarily due to the higher iron content 
at 64.2% and the relatively high proportion 
(approximately 67%) of lump in its 
product portfolio.

Minas-Rio’s pellet feed product is also higher 
grade (higher iron content of 67% and lower 
gangue) than the reference product used for 
the IODEX 62% Fe CFR China index. The 
Metal Bulletin (MB) 66 index, therefore, is 
used when referring to Minas-Rio product.

Average market price 
(IODEX 62% Fe CFR China –  
$/tonne)

Average market price 
(MB 66% Fe Concentrate  
CFR – $/tonne)

Average realised price 
(Kumba export – $/tonne) 
(FOB Saldanha)

Average realised price 
(Minas-Rio – $/tonne) 
(FOB wet basis)

2019

2018

93

69

104

95

97

72

79

70

Operational performance
Total production decreased by 2% to 42.4 Mt 
(2018: 43.1 Mt), driven by a 5% decrease at 
Kolomela to 13.2 Mt (2018: 13.9 Mt) as a result 
of the infrastructure upgrade of the DMS plant. 
Production volumes at Sishen were flat at  
29.2 Mt, with improved plant performance in 
the second half of the year compensating for 
the operational challenges earlier in the year.

Sishen’s waste stripping decreased marginally 
to 181 Mt (2018: 182 Mt), while Kolomela’s 
waste stripping increased by 13% to 
63 Mt (2018: 56 Mt). Progress continues to be 
made towards P101 benchmark efficiency, 
with Kumba’s operating efficiency increasing 
to 68% (2018: 65%). The efficiency 
improvement projects included improving 
truck efficiency and payloads, payload 
management and smart roads. 

Operational outlook
Kumba’s production guidance for 2020 is 
41.5-42.5 Mt.

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 MINAS-RIO

2019 RESULTS – MINAS-RIO

Production volume (Mt)(1)

Sales volume (Mt)

Unit cost ($/t)(2)

Group revenue – $m

Underlying EBITDA – $m(3)

Mining EBITDA margin

Underlying EBIT – $m(3)

Capex – $m

Attributable ROCE

Fatalities

TRCFR

Energy consumption – million GJ

GHG emissions – Mt CO2 equivalent

Total water withdrawals – million m3

Operational performance
Production of 23.1 Mt (2018: 3.4 Mt) was 
driven by strong operational performance, 
reflecting the optimisation work undertaken 
during 2018 while operations were suspended, 
the impact of P101 productivity initiatives and 
access to the Step 3 mining area higher grade 
ore. The construction of the scheduled tailings 
dam raise was completed in August 2019, and 
approval for the conversion of the installation 
licence to an operating licence was granted in 
December 2019.

Operational outlook
Production guidance for 2020 is 22-24 Mt, 
which allows for a one-month production 
stoppage in the second quarter to carry  
out routine internal scanning of the pipeline. 

2019

23.1

22.9

21

2,313

1,164

50%

1,034

205

20%

0

1.48

5.1

0.20

28.8

2018

3.4

3.2

–

328

(312)

–

(411)

106

(9)%

0

2.14

1.8

0.09

28.3

Employee numbers

3,000

2,000

(1)  Production is Mt (wet basis).
(2)  Unit costs are on an FOB (wet) basis and were not disclosed for 2018, due to the suspension of operations.
(3)  Iron Ore Brazil segment includes $55 million projects and corporate costs (2018: $40 million). 

Financial and operational review
Minas-Rio recorded an underlying EBITDA 
of $1,164 million (2018: $312 million loss), 
reflecting the solid ramp-up following approval 
to restart the operation in December 2018, as 
well as cost efficiencies and strong price 
realisation. Unit costs of $21/tonne, lower than 
the original guidance of $28-$31/tonne, were 
driven by the higher production, P101 
initiatives to improve productivity, and lower 
energy and consumables prices.

Safety
Minas-Rio has not had a fatal incident since 
2015. In 2019, the lost-time injury frequency 
rate decreased by 10% to 0.85 (2018: 0.94) 
and the total recordable case frequency rate 
decreased by 31% to 1.48 (2018: 2.14). 

Minas-Rio continued to implement its 
safety plan throughout the year, which is 
aligned to the Group’s Elimination of Fatalities 
programme. The actions implemented 
address behavioural change and include 
increasing leadership presence in the field 
and improving contractor management.

Environmental performance
Minas-Rio’s energy use and GHG emissions 
have increased year-on-year, owing to the 
restart of operations in December 2018. 

Energy use increased by 183% to  
5.1 million GJ (2018: 1.8 million GJ) and  
GHG emissions increased by 122% to  
0.20 Mt CO2e (2018: 0.09 Mt CO2e).

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STRATEGIC REPORT COAL

COAL

METALLURGICAL COAL 
THERMAL COAL

Seamus French
CEO 
Bulk Commodities  
and Other Minerals

Tyler Mitchelson
CEO 
Metallurgical Coal

July Ndlovu
CEO 
Coal South Africa

2019 SUMMARY –  
METALLURGICAL COAL

1

Fatality

6.20

TRCFR

$1,707m

45%

Underlying 
EBITDA

Mining EBITDA 
Margin

22.9 Mt

Production volume

2019 SUMMARY –  
THERMAL COAL SOUTH AFRICA

1

Fatality

$(5)m

Underlying 
EBITDA

1.56

TRCFR

(3)%

Mining EBITDA 
Margin

17.8 Mt

Export production volume

(1)  Part of the Capcoal complex.

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Our high quality assets provide a reliable supply of niche products our 
wide range of customers need, in both metallurgical coal (for steelmaking) 
and thermal coal (for electricity generation). Our coal portfolio is 
geographically diverse, with metallurgical coal assets in Australia, 
and thermal coal assets in South Africa and Colombia. 

SOUTH AFRICA

AUSTRALIA

Greenside

Khwezela

Mafube

Grosvenor (MC)

Moranbah North (MC)

Jellinbah (MC/TC)

Capcoal (MC/TC)(1)

Grasstree (MC)(1)

Dawson (MC/TC) 

Zibulo

Goedehoop

Isibonelo

KEY

  Export market

   Export market/Domestic market

  Domestic market

  Port

COLOMBIA

R ichards 
Bay Coal 
Terminal

Cerrejón (TC)

We are the world’s third largest exporter of 
metallurgical coal and our operations serve 
customers throughout Asia, Europe and  
South America. Our tier one assets include  
the Moranbah North (88% ownership) and 
Grosvenor (100% ownership) metallurgical 
coal mines, both located in Queensland, 
Australia. In 2019, Anglo American entered into 
a transaction, expected to complete in 2020, 
to provide for the equalisation of ownership 
across our integrated metallurgical coal 
operations at Moranbah North and Grosvenor 
through the sale of 12% in Grosvenor mine to 
the minority shareholders in Moranbah North. 

We have reduced our South African thermal 
coal portfolio to concentrate on export 
markets, supplying around 19 Mt of thermal 
coal a year to our customers in Europe and 
Asia. Our South African export product is 
derived from three wholly owned and operated 
mines – Goedehoop, Greenside and 
Khwezela; Zibulo (73% owned); as well as  
from Mafube colliery, a 50:50 joint operation. 
These mines operate in the first quartile of 
the seaborne cost curve and produce high 
quality thermal coal. We also produce around 
10 Mt a year of thermal coal for sale to the 
domestic market.

In Colombia, Anglo American, BHP and 
Glencore each have a one-third shareholding 
in Cerrejón, an independently managed 
associate and one of the country’s largest 
thermal coal exporters.

Uses of coal
Metallurgical coal is an essential ingredient 
in blast-furnace steel production, being 
used for its mechanical, chemical and 
energy properties. 

Around 70% of global steel output is 
produced using this method. Emerging 
markets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, 
continue to drive demand for metallurgical coal 
– helping to generate the steel needed for 
infrastructure, housing, transport and machinery. 

Thermal coal is the heat source for around 
40% of all electricity generated globally today. 
India and China’s reliance on thermal coal is 
expected to drive demand in absolute terms in 
the near term. However, fossil fuels are being 
increasingly contested by society and a 
responsible transition away from their use is 
necessary to achieve the Paris Agreement on 
Climate Change.

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019   Metallurgical coal is used principally in blast-furnace steelmaking production; around 70% of global steel output is produced using this method and, currently, there are no viable commercial 

substitutes for metallurgical coal in the steelmaking process.

METALLURGICAL COAL CONSUMPTION 
BY REGION

METALLURGICAL COAL PRODUCTION 
BY REGION

%

67

17

12

2

2

–

–

Mt

767

190

134

24

19

5

7

1,146

China 

Other Asia 

Europe (incl. CSI) 

North America 

South America 

Africa 

Other  

Total 

Source: CRU

%

61

16

9

9

3

1

1

Mt

697

188

104

99

43

9

8

1,148

China 

Australia 

Europe (incl. CIS) 

North America 

Other Asia 

Other  

Africa 

Total 

Source: CRU

THERMAL COAL CONSUMPTION BY REGION

THERMAL COAL PRODUCTION BY REGION

%

52

24

11

9

3

1

–

Mt

3,319

1,527

677

583

195

70

42

6,413

China 

Other Asia 

Europe (incl. CIS) 

North America 

Africa 

Other  

South America 

Total 

Source: CRU

%

48

21

12

9

5

4

1

Mt

3,136

1,373

776

605

276

271

89

6,526

China 

Other Asia 

Europe (incl. CIS) 

North America 

Africa 

Australia 

Other  

Total 

Source: CRU

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STRATEGIC REPORT COAL

METALLURGICAL COAL

Safety 
Metallurgical Coal suffered one loss of life 
during 2019, when Bradley Hardwick lost his 
life in a mobile equipment related incident 
at Moranbah North mine in Queensland. The 
lost-time injury frequency rate decreased 
by 41% to 4.32 (2018: 7.33), and the total 
recordable case frequency rate decreased 
by 31% to 6.20 (2018: 9.04). 

The business safety improvement plan 
is focused on Elimination of Fatalities. 
Improvements have been made in operational 
risk management and critical control 
management, as well as operational planning 
and cultural and behavioural change.

Environmental performance
Energy use and GHG emissions have 
increased year-on-year, primarily due to higher 
levels of methane gas in the coal seams. 
Energy use increased by 12% to 10.1 million 
GJ (2018: 9.0 million GJ) and GHG emissions 
by 19% to 8.17 Mt CO2e (2018: 6.85 Mt CO2e). 

In 2019, over half of Metallurgical Coal’s 
total GHG emissions were offset by abatement 
projects, primarily through the sale of 
methane-rich gas for power generation. 
A significant technical challenge is to reduce 
emissions from low concentration methane 
in ventilation air within our underground 
operations. As there is currently no proven 
ventilated air methane mitigation technology 
in use in Australia, Anglo American is actively 
supporting research with the Australian Coal 
Industry’s Research Program and the 
Australian Coal Association Low Emissions 
Technology Limited research fund to trial safe 
mitigation technology.

Financial and operational review
Underlying EBITDA decreased by 21% to 
$1,707 million (2018: $2,158 million), with 
a 2% increase in sales volumes and a 2% 
decrease in US dollar unit costs to $63/tonne 
(2018: $64/tonne), being offset by a 13% 
reduction in the realised price for 
metallurgical coal. 

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Markets

Average benchmark price  
hard coking coal ($/tonne)(1)
Average benchmark price PCI 
($/tonne)(1)
Average realised price for 
premium low-volatile hard 
coking coal ($/tonne)
Average realised price for PCI 
($/tonne) 

(1)  Represents average spot prices.

2019

2018

177

207

110

136

171

194

110

128

Operational performance
Production increased by 5% to 22.9 Mt  
(2018: 21.8 Mt), owing to a 1.0 Mt production 
increase at Grosvenor and operational 
improvements leading to a 10% increase  
in wash plant throughput, partially offset by 
the impact of an extended longwall move at 
Moranbah. In addition, there was a strong 
performance at Dawson where P101 
productivity improvements drove an increase  
in shovel and dragline performance.

Average realised prices differ from the 
average market price owing to differences in 
material grade and timing of contracts. 

Market prices decreased in line with demand 
through the second half of the year. Demand 
was affected by increasingly stringent coal 
import policies at ports in China and a 
slowdown in the Indian economy, as well as 
lower production at east Asian steel mills in 
response to weaker steel margins. 

2019 RESULTS – METALLURGICAL COAL

Operational outlook
Export metallurgical coal production guidance 
for 2020 has been revised to 19-21 Mt 
(previously 21-23 Mt), with unit costs of around 
$70/tonne (previously around $65/tonne) 
following a roof collapse at Moranbah North 
on 30 January 2020. The sale of a 12% 
interest in the Grosvenor mine is expected to 
complete in 2020, equalising the ownership 
across Moranbah-Grosvenor, which is 
reflected in the guidance.

Production volume (Mt)(1)

Sales volume (Mt)(2)

Price ($/t)(3)

Unit cost ($/t)(4)

Group revenue – $m

Underlying EBITDA – $m(5)

Mining EBITDA margin

Underlying EBIT – $m(5)

Capex – $m

Attributable ROCE

Fatalities

TRCFR

Energy consumption – million GJ

GHG emissions – Mt CO2 equivalent

Total water withdrawals – million m3

2019

22.9

22.4

165

63

3,756

1,707

45%

1,079

670

39%

1

6.20

10.1

8.17

18.2

2018

21.8

22.0

190

64

4,231

2,158

51%

1,722

574

80%

0

9.04

9.0

6.85

23.4

Employee numbers

2,000

2,000

(1)  Production volumes are saleable tonnes and exclude thermal coal production of 1.4 Mt (2018: 1.4 Mt).
(2)  Sales volumes exclude thermal coal sales of 1.8 Mt (2018: 1.6 Mt).
(3)  Realised price is the weighted average hard coking coal and PCI sales price achieved.
(4)  FOB cost per saleable tonne, excluding royalties and study costs.
(5)  Metallurgical Coal segment includes $69 million projects and corporate costs (2018: $52 million).

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019   Using a model of a continuous miner, Grasstree mine longwall maintenance supervisor Steven Henderson (right) points 

out to Group finance director Stephen Pearce some of the features of the mine’s dust-suppression system.

Breathing easier – solving the 
problem of respirable coal dust
Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis is a potentially 
life-threatening disease caused by the fraction 
of total inhalable dust that is not deposited in 
the respiratory tract managing to penetrate 
the lungs.

Metallurgical Coal’s Grasstree Development 
and Engineering Team recognised that a new 
preventative approach was required to reduce 
respirable dust throughout the underground 
development process.

Focusing on the continuous miner, as this 
generates the most amount of coal dust in 
a development panel, the basic principle of 
Grasstree’s dust-suppression solution was to 
implement engineering controls that isolate 
workers from the source of dust; thereby 
forming a safe working area during the 
production sequence. This led to a dust-
suppression system involving the revolutionary 
application of biodegradable foam to different 
points of the machine.

The initial design challenge was in fitting all 
components into the continuous miner’s limited 
space. This was resolved by refining the circuit 
and redesigning all valves into one manifold 
block and one mixing chamber.

Then, following further testing, the first 
component board design was refined to 
consist of a foam board unit and stand-alone 
tank. The operation also needed to reduce the 
time needed for maintenance downtime; by 
improving access to components and 

eliminating pipework, downtime was 
reduced from an initial two to three hours a 
week to five minutes.

The continuous miner’s dust-suppression 
system incorporates an integrated curtain spray 
on the machine’s shovel and an enviro-mist 
high-pressure spray system that eliminates 
respirable dust between 2.5 and 20 microns. 
Foam is dispensed through the continuous 
miner and, as the machine moves forward, 
the dust particles are coated with foam. The 
particles are agglomerated before being 
transported along a conveyor system out of the 
mine, also reducing dust at belt-transfer points.

This system is substantially reducing the health 
risks associated with underground mining, with 
a 96% reduction in respirable-dust exposure to 
development coal mine workers, making it a 
safer and healthier working environment.

The team has now applied the biodegradable 
foam to other equipment and machinery at 
other phases of the mining process, such as 
the breaker feeder at all belt-transfer points. 
The system has been fitted to Grasstree’s entire 
continuous miner fleet and is being applied in 
the development phases at our Grosvenor mine 
and Aquila project. We are also looking to 
replicate this solution at our other underground 
coal mines.

The importance of this innovation has been 
recognised by the wider industry, with the team 
receiving the coveted Innovation award at the 
Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety 
Conference in 2018.

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STRATEGIC REPORT COAL

THERMAL COAL

Safety – South Africa
Thermal Coal – South Africa recorded one 
fatality when Januarie Mokoena lost his life  
in an underground fall of ground incident, at 
Zibulo colliery. The lost-time injury frequency 
rate decreased, however, by 12% to 0.80 
(2018: 0.91) and the total recordable case 
frequency rate decreased by 17% to 1.56 
(2018: 1.87).

Thermal Coal – South Africa is committed to 
the Elimination of Fatalities programme, based 
on three main pillars: getting the basics right; 
integrating safety into the planning and 
execution of work; and achieving cultural 
change. Critical controls are continually 
assessed for effectiveness and strengthened 
through the implementation of technology 
solutions. The analysis of leading indicators, 
coupled to effective work planning, drives 
continual improvement and is designed to 
prevent incidents.

Environmental performance  
– South Africa
Thermal Coal – South Africa’s total energy  
use decreased by 15% to 3.5 million GJ  
(2018: 4.1 million GJ), and GHG emissions 
decreased by 10% to 0.90 Mt CO2e  
(2018: 1.00 Mt CO2e).

The ECO2MAN programme continues to 
evaluate projects for energy and GHG 
emissions savings, with opportunity 
assessment reports to improve diesel energy 
efficiencies expected in early 2020. Advanced 
Process Control has delivered a 3.5% energy 
efficiency benefit at Greenside and is expected 
to deliver more savings across the business  
in 2020 as roll-out progresses. Opportunities 
related to the passive treatment of mine-
affected water, and related circular economy 
projects, continue to be reviewed.

Financial and operational review 
– South Africa
Underlying EBITDA fell to a $5 million loss 
(2018: $650 million profit), driven by a 
30% decrease in the realised export thermal 
coal price and marginally lower export sales 
volumes at 18.1 Mt (2018: 18.3 Mt). Unit  
costs were in line with the prior year at  
$45/tonne (2018: $44/tonne) as productivity 
improvements, cost savings and the 
favourable impact of the weaker South African 
rand offset the effects of inflation and lower 
production volumes.

Revenue for thermal coal includes amounts 
earned from the sale of volumes purchased 
from third parties (non-equity traded sales) 
that were not mined by the Group. Excluding 
these volumes, revenue from the mining of 
thermal coal (including thermal coal volumes 

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from South Africa, Colombia and the 
Metallurgical Coal business) is $1,783 million 
(or 6% of the Group’s revenue). 

Markets

Average market price 
($/tonne, FOB South Africa)

Average market price 
($/tonne, FOB Colombia)

Average realised price – 
Export South Africa  
($/tonne, FOB) 

Average realised price – 
Domestic South Africa  
($/tonne) 

Average realised price – 
Colombia ($/tonne, FOB) 

2019

2018

72

54

98

85

61

87

14

56

19

83

The average realised price for export thermal 
coal differs from the average market price 
owing to timing differences and quality 
discounts relative to the industry benchmark.

Thermal coal prices fell sharply as lower gas 
and higher carbon prices encouraged a switch 
from coal to gas-generated power in Europe. 
Indian imports, however, remained strong, 
supported by local steelmaking demand. 
Delays to customs clearances at Chinese 
ports and various restrictions in Korea and 
Taiwan kept pressure on Pacific pricing 
towards the end of the year. 

Operational performance – 
South Africa
Export production decreased by 3% to 
17.8 Mt (2018: 18.4 Mt) mainly due to mine 
sections reaching their end of life at Khwezela 
and Goedehoop. 

2019 RESULTS – THERMAL COAL SOUTH AFRICA

Export production volume (Mt)(1)

Export sales volume (Mt)(2)

Unit cost ($/t)(3)

Group revenue – $m

Underlying EBITDA – $m(4)

Mining EBITDA margin(5)

Underlying EBIT – $m(4)

Capex – $m

Attributable ROCE

Fatalities

TRCFR

Energy consumption – million GJ

GHG emissions – Mt CO2 equivalent

Total water withdrawals – million m3

2019

17.8

18.1

45

2018

18.4

18.3

44

1,887

2,719

(5)

(3)%

(94)

264

(19)%

1

1.56

3.5

0.90

52.8

650

34%

521

148

68%

2

1.87

4.1

1.00

38.1

Employee numbers

5,000

5,000

(1)  Production volumes are saleable tonnes. South African production volumes include export primary production, secondary 
production sold into export markets, production sold domestically at export parity pricing and pre-commercial production 
volumes from Navigation section of Khwezela and excludes other domestic production of 10.0 Mt (2018: 13.7 Mt). Included  
in other domestic production in 2018 is 2.8 Mt from the Eskom-tied operations, which were sold on 1 March 2018. 
(2)   South African sales volumes include export primary production, secondary production sold into export markets and  

production sold domestically at export parity pricing and pre-commercial production volumes from Navigation section  
of Khwezela and exclude domestic sales of 9.8 Mt (2018: 13.1 Mt) and non-equity traded sales of 10.9 Mt (2018: 9.5 Mt).  
Included in 2018 is domestic sales of 2.8 Mt from the Eskom-tied operations, which were sold on 1 March 2018.

(3)  FOB cost per saleable tonne, excluding royalties, for the trade operations.
(4)  Thermal Coal – South Africa segment includes $59 million projects and corporate costs (2018: $45 million).
(5)  Excludes impact of third-party sales and, in 2018, Eskom-tied operations.

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019  
2019 RESULTS – THERMAL COAL COLOMBIA(1) 

Production volume (Mt)(2)

Sales volume (Mt) 

Unit cost ($/t)(3)

Group revenue – $m

Underlying EBITDA – $m

Mining EBITDA margin

Underlying EBIT – $m

Attributable ROCE

(1)  Represents the Group’s attributable share from its 33.3% interest in Cerrejón. 
(2)  Production volumes are saleable tonnes.
(3)  FOB cost per saleable tonne, excluding royalties.

2019

8.6

8.8

33

494

130

26%

25

4%

2018

10.2

10.1

36

838

388

46%

295

35%

Financial and operational review  
– Colombia
Underlying EBITDA decreased by 66% to 
$130 million (2018: $388 million), reflecting a 
33% decrease in average realised price and  
a 13% reduction in sales volumes as a result  
of weaker market demand, as well as dust 
restrictions in the first half of the year. In 
response to the lower demand, Cerrejón 
reduced unit costs by 8% to $33/tonne 
through optimisation of the mine plan to 
exclude higher cost volumes that were not 
economic at current prices. 

Operational performance – 
Colombia
Anglo American’s attributable production from 
its 33.3% ownership of Cerrejón decreased by 
16% to 8.6 Mt (2018: 10.2 Mt) in response to 
dust restrictions in the first half and a reduction 
in market demand in the second half of 2019.

Operational outlook – export 
thermal coal 
Export thermal coal production guidance for 
2020 is around  26 Mt.

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Beyond the mine gates – boosting 
the community’s life-chances 
Our Thermal Coal business unit in South Africa 
is busy with several community outreach 
initiatives. They include:

 • A groundbreaking community scholarship 

scheme, launched in 2014, that has enabled 
105 talented students from disadvantaged 
backgrounds to graduate from university 
and pursue extraordinarily bright futures

 • Mafube colliery’s action plan for young 
people, including many with learning 
disabilities, to put their practical skills to 
use in the hospitality industry

 • Isibonelo colliery’s intervention in education 
to provide supplementary classes in critical 
subjects, which has led to a significant 
number of participants receiving bursaries 
from a range of corporate players. 

At Greenside colliery, the first phase of 
an operator-training initiative, launched in 
November 2018, has already resulted in  
60 job-seekers being trained in the operation  
of capital equipment, and 20 more youths 
undergoing instruction for their driver’s 
licences, while a further 120 job-seekers had 
benefited from being trained as machine 
operators by the end of 2019. 

The first 60 candidates have the option to 
be trained on three of the five operating 
machines: excavators, articulated dump 
trucks, tracked dozers, graders, and front-end 
loaders. Instruction is delivered by the fully 
accredited Smart Institute of Mines and 
comprises two weeks of theoretical and 
practical training. For the next intake, we used  
a local supplier, Progressive Training, which  

is also accredited and participates with the 
Mining Qualifications Authority.

Practical, industry-relevant skills such as 
operator training are much sought-after in the 
Mpumalanga coal-mining region and have 
been selected specifically to boost participants’ 
chances of securing meaningful employment. 
Greenside’s community development 
superintendent Linda Dludlu takes up the 
story: “The mine’s ongoing stakeholder 
engagement initiatives have clearly 
demonstrated that skills development is an 
over-riding priority if our local youths are to get 
decent jobs. They have continually asked for 
training in practical skills that will enable them 
to access local employment opportunities or 
provide them with the ability to set up their 
own sustainable businesses.”

Candidates are drawn from a pool of local 
community members who have applied, 
unsuccessfully, for jobs at Greenside. 
“Unfortunately, we have a limited number 
of positions available at Greenside, so it’s 
encouraging that over 20 trainees have already 
been employed by Greenside, its contractors 
and other mining houses around the area”,  
says Linda. 

Greenside HR manager, Sihle Nkomo, 
observes, “This initiative is a catalyst in making 
a difference to people’s lives both in and 
around the mine. It is an essential element in 
helping to equip young people with a 
skillset required for the future. Furthermore, 
it is designed to give job-seekers more agility 
in seeking formal employment, becoming 
service providers, contractors, or joining the 
entrepreneurial stream. It’s exciting to be part 
of this initiative to re-imagine mining.”

STRATEGIC REPORT COAL

THERMAL COAL 
CONTINUED

  Featured are some of the 60 people from the Greenside 
colliery local community who have been trained, and 
qualified, to operate various kinds of mining machinery.

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 STRATEGIC REPORT NICKEL AND MANGANESE

NICKEL AND 
MANGANESE

Seamus French
CEO 
Bulk Commodities 
and Other Minerals

Wilfred Bruijn
CEO 
Anglo American, Brazil

2019 SUMMARY – NICKEL

2.75

TRCFR

33%

Mining EBITDA 
Margin

0

Fatalities

$191m

Underlying 
EBITDA

42.6 kt

Production volume

2019 SUMMARY – MANGANESE

48%

Mining EBITDA 
Margin

$443m

Underlying 
EBITDA

3.7 Mt

Production volume – ore and alloys

The Nickel and Manganese operations both provide ingredients for 
stainless and alloy steels. They are located in Brazil (Nickel), as well 
as South Africa and Australia (Manganese).

BRAZIL – NICKEL

AUSTRALIA – MANGANESE

Barro Alto

Codemin

Our nickel assets are wholly owned, 
consisting of two ferronickel production sites: 
Barro Alto and Codemin. Our Nickel business 
produces around 45,000 tonnes per annum 
of ferronickel, whose primary end use is in 
the global stainless steel industry. 

In Manganese, we have a 40% shareholding in 
Samancor joint venture (managed by South32, 
which holds 60%).

Uses of nickel and manganese
The stainless steel industry uses two-thirds 
of the world’s nickel production and virtually 
all ferronickel produced each year. The 
balance is used mainly in the manufacture 
of alloy steel and other non-ferrous alloys. 

Stainless steel is a key input in high-tech 
construction, and most stainless steels contain 
about 8%-10% nickel. As an alloying element, 
nickel enhances important properties of 
stainless steel such as formability, weldability 
and ductility, while increasing corrosion 
resistance in certain applications. 

Samancor’s Groote Eylandt 
Mining Company (GEMCO)

Samancor’s Tasmanian Electro 
Metallurgical Company (TEMCO)

1

SOUTH AFRICA – MANGANESE

KEY

  Mining operations
  Other

Samancor Manganese – Hotazel

Samancor Manganese – Metalloys

Nickel is also used to make other alloys with 
special properties. Corrosion-resistant alloys 
are used in chemical plants, while ‘super-
alloys’ withstand extreme temperatures and 
are used in aviation. Nickel is also used in 
electronics and as a substrate for 
chromium plating. 

The most significant of all the industrial uses 
of manganese is also steel production, which 
consumes more than 85% of all manganese 
mined. The ore is particularly useful in 
increasing steel’s resistance to oxidation; it 
can also improve the overall strength, durability 
and workability of the material.

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STRATEGIC REPORT NICKEL AND MANGANESE

NICKEL AND MANGANESE 
CONTINUED

NICKEL SUPPLY BY REGION

GLOBAL PRIMARY NICKEL DEMAND BY SECTOR 

Asia 

Oceania 

South America and Caribbean 

North America 

Russia 

Africa 

Europe 

%

51

17

9

8

8

4

3

Stainless steel 

Non-ferrous alloys 

EV batteries and energy storage 

Plating 

Alloy steel 

Other 

Foundry 

%

68

9

6

6

4

4

3

Global total: 2.5 Mt

Source: Wood Mackenzie

Global total: 2.4 Mt

Source: Wood Mackenzie

  Since the rebuilding of its two furnaces was completed in 2015, Barro Alto’s plant has operated well, maintaining nameplate 

capacity of 36,000 tonnes of nickel contained in ferronickel per year. Moreover, the fundamental outlook for nickel appears to 
be robust. Among the major mined commodities, the metal has a very attractive demand outlook, driven by a step-change in 
electric vehicle demand and resilient demand for later-cycle stainless and specialist steels.

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NICKEL

Safety
The Nickel business has not had a fatal 
incident since 2012. In 2019, however, the 
lost-time injury frequency rate increased  
by 7% to 1.45 (2018: 1.35), though the total 
recordable case frequency rate decreased  
by 9% to 2.75 (2018: 3.03). 

During 2019, Nickel undertook an overhaul  
of operational risk management, including a 
review of critical controls, with a focus on  
high risk activities, the prevention of repeat 
incidents, implementation of Technology for 
Safety solutions, and improving the business 
unit’s safety culture.

Environmental performance
Energy use increased by 1% to 20.2 million GJ 
(2018: 20.0 million GJ) and GHG emissions 
increased by 2% to 1.23 Mt CO2e  
(2018: 1.21 Mt CO2e). 

At Barro Alto, a more reactive coal was tested 
in the rotary kilns to enhance performance.  
As a result, the stability of the electric furnaces 
improved and energy use decreased by 3%, 
saving almost 36,000 tonnes of CO2e. An 
initiative to reduce oil consumption through 
improved stabilisation in the coal pulverisation 
plant saved almost 65,000 tonnes of CO2e 
over 2018 and 2019.

Financial and operational review
Underlying EBITDA increased by 6% to  
$191 million (2018: $181 million), benefiting  
from improved operational stability and a  
6% higher realised price, partly offset by a  
3% decrease in sales volumes and higher 
unit costs. 

Unit costs increased by 5% to 380 c/lb  
(2018: 361 c/lb), driven mainly by a rise in the 
consumption of coal as a reductant due to 
higher iron content in ore, the impact of higher 
consumable prices, and new local legislation 
that increased freight costs. 

2019 RESULTS – NICKEL

Production volume (t)

Sales volume (t) 

Unit cost (c/lb)(1)

Group revenue – $m

Underlying EBITDA – $m(2)

Mining EBITDA margin

Underlying EBIT – $m(2)

Capex – $m

Attributable ROCE

Fatalities

TRCFR

Energy consumption – million GJ

GHG emissions – Mt CO2 equivalent

Total water withdrawals – million m3

2019

2018

42,600

41,700

42,300

43,100

380

572

191

33%

89

42

4%

0

2.75

20.2

1.23

6.3

361

560

181

32%

75

38

4%

0

3.03

20.0

1.21

8.0

Employee numbers

1,000

1,000

(1)  C1 unit cost.
(2)  Includes $12 million of projects and corporate costs (2018: $8 million).

Operational performance
Nickel output increased by 1% to 
42,600 tonnes (2018: 42,300 tonnes),  
reflecting improved operational stability.

Operational outlook
Production guidance for 2020 is  
42,000-44,000 tonnes.

Markets

Average market price (c/lb)

Average realised price (c/lb) 

2019

2018

632

624

595

588

Ferronickel is traded based on discounts or 
premiums to the LME nickel price, depending 
on market conditions, supplier products and 
consumer preferences. Differences between 
market prices and realised prices are largely 
due to variances between the LME and the 
ferronickel price.

The average nickel price increased by 6%  
to 632 c/Ib (2018: 595 c/lb), driven by strong 
growth in stainless steel production in China 
and solid battery demand growth (principally, 
zero emission vehicles and lithium-ion-based 
energy storage). Prices were also supported 
by Indonesia bringing forward its ban on  
nickel ore exports from January 2023 to 
January 2020, which is expected to markedly 
reduce nickel ore supply to Chinese nickel pig 
iron producers.

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STRATEGIC REPORT NICKEL AND MANGANESE

MANGANESE

2019 RESULTS – MANGANESE(1)

Production volume (Mt)

Sales volume (Mt) 

Group revenue – $m

Underlying EBITDA – $m

Mining EBITDA margin

Underlying EBIT – $m

Attributable ROCE

(1)  Production, sales and financials include ore and alloy.

Financial and operational review
Underlying EBITDA decreased by 33% to 
$443 million (2018: $663 million), mainly owing 
to the lower manganese ore price and, to a 
lesser extent, an 18% decrease in attributable 
manganese alloy sales, in line with reduced 
Australian and South African alloy production.

Markets
The average benchmark price for manganese 
ore (Metal Bulletin 44% manganese ore CIF 
China) was $5.58/dmtu, a decrease of 23% 
(2018: $7.24/dmtu). The effect of strong steel 
output and stricter reinforcing steel standards 
in China was more than offset by an increase 
in manganese ore supply from South Africa.

2019

3.7

3.7

926

443

48%

388

2018

3.8

3.7

1,147

663

58%

610

109%

159%

Operational performance
Attributable manganese ore production 
decreased by 3% to 3.5 Mt (2018: 3.6 Mt). 
Output from the Australian operations 
decreased by 6% owing to the impact of  
a major cyclone in March which, combined 
with high clay content, adversely affected the 
quality of the feed to the processing plant.  
This was partly offset by a 3% increase in 
production from the South African operations 
as a result of improved mining productivity.

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CORPORATE  
AND OTHER

Group
revenue◊
$m

Underlying
EBITDA◊
$m

Underlying 
EBIT◊
$m

Capex◊
$m

121

3

–

–

121

3

(43)

(219)

(126)

(113)

83

(106)

(229)

(226)

(128)

(113)

(101)

(113)

56

27

1

–

55

27

2019 RESULTS 

Segment total

Prior year

Exploration

Prior year

Corporate activities and unallocated costs

Prior year

Financial review
Corporate and other reported an  
underlying EBITDA loss of $43 million  
(2018: $219 million loss). Revenue increased to 
$121 million (2018: $3 million), predominantly 
due to ramp-up of third-party shipping activity. 

Exploration
Exploration’s underlying EBITDA loss increased 
to $126 million (2018: $113 million loss), 
reflecting increased exploration activities 
across most product groups, in particular, 
nickel, iron ore and metallurgical coal.

Corporate activities and unallocated costs
Underlying EBITDA amounted to an 
$83 million gain (2018: $106 million loss), 
driven primarily by a benefit to EBITDA from 
the adoption of IFRS 16 Leases as items 
previously recorded as operating costs are 
now included within depreciation.

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GOVERNANCE CHAIRMAN’S INTRODUCTION

GOVERNANCE


Strong corporate governance underpins 
our ability to fulfil our Purpose. The 
Anglo American Board is committed to 
ensuring that we continue to adhere to 
high standards of corporate governance.”

Stuart Chambers 
Chairman

This section of the Integrated 
Annual Report provides an 
overview of the means by which 
the Company is directed and 
controlled. The Board is there to 
support and challenge management 
and to ensure that we operate in 
a manner that promotes the long 
term success of Anglo American. 
Over the next few pages we 
describe the ways in which we 
seek to achieve this.

Board composition
As described in my statement on pages 4-5, 
we announced a number of changes to the 
Board in 2019. In carrying out such ongoing 
Board refreshment, which is beneficial in itself, 
we must maintain the right balance of 
experience, skills, continuity and diversity 
required to be successful. 

At the start of the year, Byron Grote was 
appointed our senior independent director in 
addition to continuing as the chair of the 
Audit Committee – we continue to benefit 
from Byron’s more than 35 years of experience 
across the natural resources sector. In 
addition, Anne Stevens took over stewardship 
of the Remuneration Committee, bringing her 
extensive global executive and board 
experience to the role. On 30 April 2019, 
Jack Thompson retired from the Board after 
nine years of service, and Ian Ashby took 
over the role of chair of the Sustainability 
Committee, enhancing its deliberations with 
his extensive executive background in mining. 

In late August, Nolitha Fakude, who had 
served as a non-executive director since 
2017, stepped off the Board to take on a key 
strategic management role in the Group as 
chair of our management board in South 
Africa and a member of the Group 
Management Committee. I would like to thank 

Nolitha for her dedication and professionalism 
as a director and look forward to her continued 
contribution to the Group in her new role. 

I was pleased to welcome three new  
non-executive directors to the Board – 
Marcelo Bastos joined the Board on 1 April 
2019, Hixonia Nyasulu joined the Board on 
1 November 2019, and Nonkululeko Nyembezi 
was appointed with effect from 1 January 
2020. Marcelo’s extensive operational and 
project experience gained over a more than 
30 year career in mining across numerous 
commodities and geographies, particularly  
in South America, will ensure we continue  
to include the appropriate mix of skills and 
perspectives in our Board discussions.  
Hixonia has highly relevant global board 
experience drawn from the natural resources, 
financial services and consumer industries. 
Her entrepreneurial spirit and passion for 
education and economic development  
add richness to our Board discussions. 
Nonkululeko’s engineering background  
and extensive experience spanning mining, 
steel, financial services and technology in 
South African and global organisations will 
offer us great breadth of insight. 

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 Global Workforce Advisory Panel
As mentioned in the 2018 Integrated Annual 
Report, the Board embraced the greater focus 
on board-workforce engagement contained 
in the UK Corporate Governance Code (the 
Code) published in July 2018. The Board and 
management spent a considerable amount of 
time exploring options for the most effective, 
practical and sustainable way to meaningfully 
achieve the level of engagement contemplated 
by the Code. We formed a Global Workforce 
Advisory Panel (the Panel) – comprising 12 
employees drawn from across our business 
– and designated our senior independent 
director, Byron Grote, to chair and engage 
with the Panel, to enable the Board to better 
understand and take into account the views of 
its workforce. The Panel held its first meeting 
in October 2019 in South Africa. I was pleased 
with the quality and the richness of the 
feedback we received and look forward to 
its continuation. 

   For more information on the Panel and the ways 
in which we currently engage with our workforce: 
See page 98

Director and Board visits  
to operations
I believe that director and Board site visits are 
invaluable. They provide an opportunity for all 
directors to learn more about the operations 
and understand the opportunities and 
challenges faced by the businesses in their 
local environments. Site visits are a key 
mechanism for the Board to directly engage 
with the workforce from a range of 
backgrounds and seniority, and also present 
opportunities to meet with local stakeholders 
and understand their interests and concerns. 
The site visits are described on page 97.

Board effectiveness
At least every three years the Board and its 
committees are evaluated by an external third 
party who interviews the directors and senior 
management to form an objective opinion 
on the performance of the Board and its 
members. Every board and every individual 
can benefit and improve from the receipt of 
constructive feedback and this Board and 
its directors are no exception. In 2018, we 
conducted an external evaluation of the 
Board, its committees and each of the 
directors. An internal evaluation was carried 
out in 2019. The actions we took during 2019 
to address the points raised in the 2018 
external review, the processes used, and the 
results of the 2019 evaluation are described 
on page 100. I am pleased to report that the 
overall conclusion was that the Board and 
committees continue to function well. Of 
course, there is always room for improvement 

and each committee and the Board itself are 
developing action plans to ensure that we 
address the points raised by the evaluations. 

Committee governance
Starting on page 101, each of the Board 
committee chairs presents a report on the 
activities of their committee during 2019. 
The effective and efficient operation of the 
committees and their interaction with the 
Board are vital to ensure that all matters 
receive the necessary attention in a timely 
manner. I am grateful to the members and  
the chairs of those committees in particular  
for their commitment and the work that they 
do throughout the year in this regard.

Appointment of external auditor
In May 2019, the Board announced its 
intention to propose the appointment of 
PricewaterhouseCoopers as the external 
auditor of the Company for the 2020 financial 
year and beyond, subject to approval by 
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting 
(AGM) in 2020. A robust tender process was 
conducted by the Audit Committee, further 
details of which are described on pages 
107-108. On behalf of the Board, I would like to 
thank Deloitte for their significant contribution 
to the Group over the years.

Compliance with the UK Corporate  
Governance Code 
The Board supports the principles and 
provisions of the UK Corporate Governance 
Code (the Code) issued by the Financial 
Reporting Council (FRC), which is available  
on the FRC’s website (www.frc.org.uk). The 
principles and provisions of the Code have 
applied throughout the financial year ended 
31 December 2019. It is the Board’s view 
that the Company has complied throughout 
the year with the Code. The ways in which the 
Code has been applied can be found on the 
following pages:

Code section and where to find details.

Section 1: Board leadership and  
company purpose
Further detail on how the Board promotes  
the long term success of the Group is 
provided in the Strategic Report on pages 
10-11. Relations with shareholders are 
described on pages 98-99. For the ways  
in which the Board engages with its key 
stakeholders, see our Section 172 Statement 
on page 10, and the Stakeholder Engagement 
section on pages 98-99 of this report. Our 
whistleblowing programme is described on 
page 109.

  Stuart Chambers and Marcelo Bastos at the Group’s 

Metallurgical Coal operations in Australia in April 2019, 
viewing a shovel in action at the Capcoal open cut mine.

Section 2: Division of responsibilities
Pages 86-92 give details of the Board and 
executive management and the Board 
governance structure. 

Section 3: Composition, succession  
and evaluation
The processes we followed to refresh the 
Board are set out on page 95 and the work  
of the Nomination Committee is described  
on page 102. 

Section 4: Audit, risk and internal control
The report of the Audit Committee is found  
on pages 103-109, with further detail on the 
Group’s principal risks to the business in the 
Strategic Report on pages 44-49.

Section 5: Remuneration
The Group’s remuneration policy and the 
report of the Remuneration Committee are 
found on pages 110-138. 

I hope you find this report useful and 
informative. I look forward to seeing as many 
of you as possible at our AGM and would 
encourage you to vote your shares even if you 
cannot attend in person, so that we gain a 
better understanding of the views of our 
shareholders as a whole.

Stuart Chambers 
Chairman

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GOVERNANCE DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS

Stuart Chambers (63)
Chairman

N S

Mark Cutifani (61)
Chief Executive

S

Stephen Pearce (55)
Finance Director

Qualifications: BSc 

Appointed: 1 September 2017 and 
as Chairman on 1 November 2017 

Qualifications: BE (Mining-Hons), FAusIMM, 
FREng, CEngFIMMM, DBA (Hon), DoL (Hon) 

Appointed: 3 April 2013 as Chief Executive 

Qualifications: BBus (Acc), FCA, GIA, MAICD 

Appointed: 24 April 2017 as Finance Director 

Skills and experience
Stuart contributes to Anglo American 
significant global executive and boardroom 
experience across the industrial, logistics and 
consumer sectors.

Skills and experience
Mark contributes to Anglo American over 
40 years’ experience of the mining industry 
across a wide range of geographies and 
commodities.

He previously served as chairman of ARM 
Holdings plc and Rexam plc until 2016; and 
as a non-executive director on the boards 
of Tesco PLC (2010-15), Manchester Airport 
Group plc (2010-13), Smiths Group plc 
(2006-2012) and Associated British Ports 
Holdings plc (2002-06). Stuart’s executive 
career included 13 years at Pilkington plc and 
its subsequent parent company Nippon Sheet 
Glass until 2010, in a number of executive 
roles and ultimately as chief executive of both 
companies. Prior to that, he gained 10 years 
of sales and marketing experience at Mars 
Corporation, following 10 years at Shell as a 
chemical engineer.

Current external appointments
Chairman of Travis Perkins plc, and a member 
of the UK Takeover Panel.

Nationality
British

Mark is a member of the Group Management 
Committee (GMC), is a non-executive director 
of Anglo American Platinum, chairman of 
Anglo American South Africa and chairman  
of De Beers. 

Mark was previously CEO of AngloGold 
Ashanti Limited, a position he held from 
2007-2013. Before joining AngloGold Ashanti, 
Mark was COO at Vale Inco where he was 
responsible for Vale’s global nickel business. 
Prior to this he held senior executive positions 
with the Normandy Group, Sons of Gwalia, 
Western Mining Corporation, Kalgoorlie 
Consolidated Gold Mines and CRA (Rio Tinto).

Current external appointments
Independent director of Total S.A. and  
a member of the board of trustees of  
The Power of Nutrition, an independent 
charitable foundation.

Nationality
Australian

Skills and experience
Stephen contributes to Anglo American  
almost 20 years of public company director 
experience and more than 30 years’ 
experience in the mining, oil and gas, and 
utilities industries.

Stephen became a member of the GMC in 
January 2017 and joined the Board in April 
2017. He is also a non-executive director of 
Anglo American Platinum and De Beers. 
Before joining Anglo American, Stephen 
served as CFO and an executive director of 
Fortescue Metals Group from 2010 to 2016. 
Prior to that, he held the positions of managing 
director and CEO of Southern Cross Electrical 
Engineering Ltd and was CFO of Alinta Ltd. 
Stephen previously served as a non-executive 
director of Cedar Woods Properties Ltd.

Current external appointments
Non-executive director of BAE Systems plc.

Nationality
Australian

86

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 Audit Committee
 Nomination Committee
 Remuneration Committee

 Sustainability Committee
 Chair of Committee 
 Member of Committee

Tony O’Neill (62)
Technical Director

S

Byron Grote (71)
Senior Independent Director

A   N   R

Ian Ashby (62)
Independent Non-executive Director

N   R   S

Qualifications: MBA, BASc (Eng),  
FREng, FIMMM

Appointed: 22 July 2015 as Technical Director

Qualifications: PhD Quantitative Analysis

Qualifications: B Eng (Mining)

Appointed: 19 April 2013 and as Senior 
Independent Director on 1 January 2019

Appointed: 25 July 2017

Skills and experience
Tony contributes to Anglo American almost 
40 years’ experience in the mining industry 
across numerous geographies, and 
commodities spanning iron ore, copper, 
nickel and gold.

Tony joined Anglo American in September 
2013 and has responsibility for the Technical 
and Sustainability function. He is a member 
of the GMC and a non-executive director of 
Anglo American Platinum and De Beers.

Tony was previously Executive Vice President 
– Business and Technical Development at 
AngloGold Ashanti Limited from 2008, where 
he served as joint acting CEO during 2013.

His extensive career in the mining industry 
includes roles as Operations Executive at 
Newcrest Mining and Head of the Gold 
Business at Western Mining Corporation. 

Current external appointments
None

Nationality
Australian

Skills and experience
Byron has over 35 years of experience across 
the natural resources sector. He contributes to 
Anglo American broad business, financial and 
board experience in numerous geographies. 

In 2019, Byron was designated by the 
Board to chair and engage with Anglo 
American’s newly created Global Workforce 
Advisory Panel.

He served on the BP plc board from 2000 until 
2013 and was BP’s chief financial officer 
during much of that period. He was previously 
a non-executive director of Unilever NV and 
Unilever PLC.

Current external appointments
Vice chairman of the supervisory board of 
Akzo Nobel NV and a non-executive director 
of Standard Chartered PLC and Tesco PLC. 
A member of the European Audit Committee 
Leadership Network and an emeritus 
member of the Cornell University Johnson 
Advisory Council. 

Skills and experience
Ian contributes to Anglo American substantial 
knowledge of the minerals industry across a 
wide range of commodities, combined with 
global operating, major projects and capital 
development experience.

Ian served as President of Iron Ore for 
BHP Billiton between 2006 and 2012, when  
he retired from the company. During his 
25-year tenure with BHP Billiton, Ian held 
numerous roles in its iron ore, base metals  
and gold businesses in Australia, the USA,  
and Chile, as well as projects roles in the 
corporate office. He began his nearly 40 year 
mining career as an underground miner at  
the Mount Isa Mines base metals operations 
in Queensland, Australia.

Ian has previously served as chairman of 
Petropavlovsk plc, and a non-executive 
director of Alderon Iron Ore Corp, Nevsun 
Resources Ltd, New World Resources PLC 
and Genco Shipping & Trading, and in an 
advisory capacity with Apollo Global 
Management and Temasek. 

Nationality
American/British

Current external appointments
None

Nationality
Australian

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GOVERNANCE DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS 
CONTINUED

Marcelo Bastos (56)
Independent Non-executive Director

S

Hixonia Nyasulu (65)
Independent Non-executive Director

N

Dr Mphu Ramatlapeng (67)
Independent Non-executive Director

S

Qualifications: MBA, BSc (Hons) Mech Eng 

Qualifications: BA Hons

Qualifications: MD, MHSc 

Appointed: 1 April 2019 

Appointed: 1 November 2019 

Appointed: 8 July 2013 

Skills and experience
Marcelo contributes to Anglo American more 
than 30 years of operational and project 
experience in the mining industry across 
numerous commodities and geographies, 
particularly in South America. 

Marcelo served as chief operating officer of 
MMG between 2011 and 2017, responsible for 
the group’s copper, zinc, silver, lead and gold 
operations, and sales and marketing. In this 
role, he also led the planning and development 
of the Las Bambas copper mine in Peru. 
Prior to MMG, Marcelo served as president 
of the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance joint venture 
(metallurgical coal), president of BHP’s 
Cerro Matoso nickel operation in Colombia, 
president of nickel Americas, and president 
of Nickel West in Australia. His early career 
until 2004 at Vale included serving as general 
manager of the Carajás operations in 
northern Brazil and he was ultimately director 
for the company’s base metals operations. 
Marcelo is a former non-executive director 
of Oz Minerals Ltd.

Current external appointments
Non-executive director of Aurizon Holdings 
Ltd, Golder Associates, and Iluka 
Resources Ltd.

Nationality
Brazilian/Australian

Skills and experience
Hixonia contributes to Anglo American 
significant global board experience drawn 
from the natural resources, financial 
services and consumer industries. 

Hixonia has previously served as a non-
executive director on the boards of Sasol, 
including five years as chairman, Nedbank, 
Unilever NV and Unilever PLC. She has also 
served as a member of the South Africa 
advisory board of JPMorgan and on the board 
of the Development Bank of Southern Africa. 
In 2004, Hixonia founded Ayavuna Women’s 
Investments (Pty) Ltd, a female-controlled 
investment holding company. Prior to that, she 
ran T.H. Nyasulu & Associates, a strategy, 
marketing and research company, after 
starting her career at Unilever in South Africa. 
Hixonia was a founder member of the Advisory 
Group formed by the World Economic Forum 
to set up a community of global chairs.

Skills and experience
Mphu is a highly experienced leader who 
contributes to Anglo American a broad range 
of global health expertise at board level across 
both the public and private sectors.

Mphu served as Minister of Health and Social 
Welfare of Lesotho between 2007 and 2012. In 
this role, she championed Lesotho’s significant 
achievements in reducing the transmission of 
HIV from mother to child. Across her career, 
she has been a leading advocate for women in 
business, including serving as founding board 
member of Women in Business in Lesotho. 
Mphu was formerly the vice chair of the Global 
Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria.

Current external appointments
Executive vice president of HIV/AIDS and 
Tuberculosis programmes for the Clinton 
Health Access Initiative, and a member of 
the board of directors of Living Goods, a 
not-for-profit organisation. 

Current external appointments
Senior independent director of Vivo Energy plc. 
A member of the board of AGRA, and chairs 
the Africa Economic Challenge Fund, both 
not-for-profit organisations.

Nationality
Lesotho

Nationality
South African

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 Committee member key

 Audit Committee
 Nomination Committee
 Remuneration Committee

 Sustainability Committee
 Chair of Committee 
 Member of Committee

Jim Rutherford (60) 
Independent Non-executive Director

A   R   S  

Anne Stevens (71)
Independent Non-executive Director

A   N   R

Nonkululeko Nyembezi (59)
Independent Non-executive Director

A

Qualifications: BSc (Econ), MA (Econ)

Appointed: 4 November 2013

Qualifications: BSc, PhD

Appointed: 15 May 2012

Qualifications: MSc, BSc, MBA

Appointed: 1 January 2020

Skills and experience
Jim has over 25 years’ experience in 
investment management and investment 
banking. He has extensive international 
experience and contributes to Anglo American 
considerable financial insight from the 
perspective of the capital markets and a 
deep understanding of the mining industry.

Jim was formerly chairman of Dalradian 
Resources Inc. Between 1997 and 2013, 
he was a senior vice president of Capital 
International Investors, a division of Capital 
Group, and had responsibility for investments 
in the mining and metals industry. Prior to 
joining Capital Group, Jim was an investment 
analyst covering the South American mining 
and metals industry for HSBC James Capel 
in New York. 

Current external appointments
Deputy chairman of Centamin plc, senior 
independent director of Anglo Pacific Group, 
and a non-executive director of GT Gold Corp.

Skills and experience
Anne contributes to Anglo American  
a wealth of experience and wide-ranging 
commercial acumen from a number of  
global industries in North, Central and  
South America.

Anne was chief executive of GKN plc from 
November 2017 to April 2018. She was 
formerly chairman and CEO of SA IT Services 
from 2011 until her retirement in December 
2014. From 2006 to 2009, Anne was 
chairman and CEO of Carpenter Technology 
Corporation. Prior to this, she was COO for the 
Americas at Ford Motor Company until 2006, 
the culmination of her 16 year career with the 
company. Her early career was spent at 
Exxon Corporation, where she held roles in 
engineering, product development, and sales 
and marketing. Anne is a former non-executive 
director of Lockheed Martin Corporation, 
GKN plc and XL Catlin. 

Current external appointments
None

Skills and experience
Nonkululeko contributes to Anglo American 
great breadth of technical and strategic 
insights with a background in engineering 
and extensive experience spanning mining, 
steel, financial services and technology in 
South African and global organisations.

Until December 2019, Nonkululeko was 
chairman of Alexander Forbes Group and has 
previously served as a non-executive director 
on the boards of Old Mutual plc, Exxaro 
Resources, Universal Coal plc and Denel, 
and as CEO of ArcelorMittal South Africa. 
In her earlier career, Nonkululeko was chief 
officer of M&A for the Vodacom group and 
chief executive officer of Alliance Capital, the 
then local subsidiary of a New York-based 
global investment management company. 

Current external appointments
Chief executive officer of Ichor Coal N.V., 
chairman of JSE Limited and Macsteel Service 
Centres SA, and a non-executive director of 
Standard Bank of South Africa Limited.

Nationality
British

Nationality
American

Nationality
South African

In addition, the following directors served during the year:

Nolitha Fakude stepped down from 
the Board as a non-executive director on 
31 August 2019 following her appointment 
as Group Director – South Africa and 
Chairman of Anglo American’s management 
board in South Africa, from 1 September 2019. 
See page 90 for biographical details.

Jack Thompson stepped down from  
the Board as a non-executive director  
on 30 April 2019.

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GOVERNANCE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

Group Management Committee members

Mark Cutifani
Chief Executive

See page 86 for 

biographical details

Member since 
April 2013

Stephen Pearce
Finance Director

See page 86 for 

biographical details

Member since 
January 2017

Tony O’Neill
Technical Director

See page 87 for 

biographical details

Member since 
September 2013

Nolitha 
Fakude (55) 

Group Director – 
South Africa

Bruce 
Cleaver (54) 

CEO of De Beers Group

Didier 
Charreton (56) 

Group Director –  
People and Organisation

Qualifications: BSc, LLB, LLM

Qualifications: MSc

Member since: January 2016

Member since: December 2015

Skills and experience
Bruce has served as CEO of De Beers Group 
since July 2016. He has previously served as 
Group Director, Strategy and Business 
Development at Anglo American, as well as 
Executive Head of Strategy and Corporate Affairs 
for De Beers, having joined the Group in 2005. 
Before joining De Beers, he was a partner at 
Webber Wentzel, Africa’s largest law firm, 
specialising in commercial matters.

Skills and experience
Didier joined Anglo American in December 2015. 
He has held a number of senior HR roles across 
his 30 year career. From 2007 until 2014, Didier 
was chief human resources officer for Baker 
Hughes, the US-based oilfield services company. 
Prior to 2007, he was HR director at Coats plc  
in the UK, and before that held a number of  
HR roles at Schlumberger, based in the US, 
Argentina, Venezuela and France.

Ruben 
Fernandes (54) 

CEO of Base Metals

Seamus 
French (57) 

CEO of Bulk 
Commodities and 
Other Minerals

Qualifications: BA (Hons)

Member since: September 2019

Skills and experience
Nolitha was appointed Group Director – 
South Africa on 1 September 2019. From 
April 2017 to August 2019, she served as 
a non-executive director on the Board of 
Anglo American plc.

Until 2016, Nolitha served as an executive 
director at Sasol Limited and Executive Vice 
President of Strategy and Sustainability. Prior 
to that she held senior management positions 
in corporate affairs, strategy and operations in 
the retail and financial sectors.

Nolitha is a non-executive director of JSE Limited, 
and a Patron of Guild Cottage home for girls. 
In her non-executive career, she has previously 
served as deputy chair and lead independent 
director of Datacentrix Holdings Limited, and as a 
non-executive director of Harmony Gold and 
Woolworths Holdings.

Qualifications:  
MBA, MsC (Metallurgical Engineering)

Member since: March 2019

Qualifications: B Eng (Chemical)

Member since: October 2009

Skills and experience
Ruben was appointed CEO of Base Metals on 
1 March 2019. He previously served as CEO of 
Anglo American Brazil. Prior to joining the Group 
in 2012, Ruben was head of mining at Votorantim 
Metals in Brazil, responsible for projects and 
exploration activities around the world, as well as 
operations in Peru and Colombia. Between 2009 
and 2011, he was COO at Vale Fertilizers, 
responsible for the fertiliser operations, sales 
and marketing. Ruben was also CEO of Kaolin 
Companies – Pará Pigments and Cadam – two 
subsidiaries of Vale, between 2007 and 2009, 
and held various analysis, marketing and project 
roles in Vale’s Base Metals business which he 
joined in 1999. Between 1988 and 1998, he 
held several leadership roles in the special 
alloys industry.

Skills and experience
Seamus has responsibility for the Group’s Coal, 
Iron Ore and Nickel businesses. He is a 
non-executive director of Kumba Iron Ore. 
Seamus joined the Group in 2007 and was CEO 
of Metallurgical Coal between 2009 and 2013, 
and CEO of Coal until 2015. Prior to his career at 
Anglo American, Seamus joined WMC Resources 
in Australia in 1994 in a strategic planning and 
business development role, and progressed to 
various operational management roles, gaining 
extensive experience in the Gold and Nickel 
businesses before being appointed executive 
general manager of the Copper-Uranium division. 
Seamus joined BHP Billiton as Global Vice 
President, Business Excellence, following its 
takeover of WMC in 2005.

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Griffith (55) 

CEO of Anglo American 
Platinum

Anik 
Michaud (52) 

Group Director – 
Corporate Relations

Themba 
Mkhwanazi (50) 

CEO of Kumba Iron Ore

Qualifications: B Eng (Mining) Hons, Pr Eng

Qualifications: LL.L (Law)

Qualifications: B Eng (Chemical) Hons 

Member since: October 2009

Member since: March 2015

Member since: August 2019

Skills and experience
Chris has served as CEO of Anglo American 
Platinum since September 2012. He was 
previously CEO of Kumba Iron Ore between 
2008 and 2012 and prior to this, served as 
Anglo American Platinum’s head of joint 
operations. Chris has been with the Group 
for 30 years.

As announced on 17 February 2020, Chris will 
step down as CEO of Anglo American Platinum 
on 16 April 2020.

Skills and experience
Anik has served as Group Director – Corporate 
Relations since June 2015. Her remit includes 
corporate communication, international and 
government relations, social performance and 
engagement, the implementation of the Group’s 
Sustainable Mining Plan under the FutureSmart 
Mining™ programme, and the office of the Chief 
Executive. Anik joined Anglo American in 2008 as 
Group head of corporate communication. Prior 
to that, she was director of public affairs for 
Rio Tinto Alcan, following 10 years with the Alcan 
group. Anik began her career as the political 
attaché to the Minister of Finance for Quebec.

Skills and experience
Themba has served as CEO of Kumba Iron Ore 
since September 2016. Prior to that, he was 
CEO for Anglo American’s Thermal Coal business 
in South Africa, having joined the Group in 2014. 
He has extensive experience in the resources 
industry, including 18 years in his native South 
Africa, as well as in the USA and Australia.

Before joining Kumba, Themba was managing 
director for Huntsman Tioxide in South Africa until 
2007, when he was appointed COO of Richards 
Bay Minerals, a joint venture between Rio Tinto 
and BHP Billiton. In 2011, he was seconded to 
Rio Tinto’s Australian coal business, before taking 
up the role of regional general manager for the 
Americas in 2012.

Richard 
Price (56) 

Group General Counsel 
and Company Secretary

Duncan 
Wanblad (53) 

Group Director –  
Strategy and Business 
Development

Peter 
Whitcutt (54) 

CEO of Marketing

Qualifications: LL.B, BA (Hons)

Member since: May 2017

Skills and experience
Richard joined Anglo American as Group 
General Counsel in May 2017 and was appointed 
as Company Secretary in March 2018. Prior to 
joining Anglo American, he was a partner at 
Shearman & Sterling, the international law firm 
working across EMEA, Asia and North America. 
In private practice, Richard acted for clients 
across the metals, mining, energy and financial 
services sectors, among others, assisting 
them with complex financing, corporate and 
compliance matters.

Qualifications: BSc (Eng) Mech,  
GDE (Eng Management)

Member since: October 2009

Skills and experience
Duncan led our Base Metals business as CEO 
from 2013 to 2019, and took on the Strategy 
and Business Development portfolio as Group 
Director in 2016. He is a non-executive director 
of De Beers and Kumba Iron Ore.

Between 2009 and 2013, Duncan held the 
position of Group Director – Other Mining and 
Industrial. He was appointed joint interim CEO 
of Anglo American Platinum in 2007 (having 
served on the board since 2004), before taking 
over as CEO of Anglo American’s Copper 
operations in 2008. Duncan began his career 
at Johannesburg Consolidated Investment 
Company Limited in 1990.

Qualifications: Bcom (Hons), CA (SA), MBA

Member since: October 2009

Skills and experience
Peter has served as CEO of Marketing since 
January 2016. He is a non-executive director 
of De Beers.

Peter joined the Group in 1990 within the 
Corporate Finance division. He worked on 
the merger of Minorco with Anglo American 
Corporation of South Africa, the listing of 
Anglo American plc in 1999 and the subsequent 
unwinding of the cross-holding with De Beers. 
Peter was appointed Group Head of Finance 
in 2003, CFO of Base Metals in August 2008  
and from 2013 to 2015, he served as Group 
Director – Strategy, Business Development 
and Marketing.

Norman Mbazima served as a member of 
the GMC during the year, before stepping 
down on 30 June 2019.

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GOVERNANCE THE BOARD IN 2019

THE BOARD IN 2019

The role of the Board
The Board provides leadership to the Group 
and is collectively responsible for promoting 
and safeguarding the long term success of 
the business. The Board is supported by 
a number of committees, to which it has 
delegated certain powers. The role of 
these committees is summarised below, 
and their membership, responsibilities and 
activities during the year are detailed on 
pages 101-138.

Some decisions are sufficiently material 
that they can only be made by the Board as 
a whole. The schedule of ‘Matters Reserved 
for the Anglo American plc Board’, and the 
committees’ terms of reference, explain 
which matters are delegated and which 
are retained for Board approval, and 
these documents can be found on the 
Group’s website.

Executive structure
The Board delegates executive responsibilities 
to the chief executive, who is advised and 
supported by the Group Management 
Committee (GMC). The GMC comprises the 
chief executive, business unit CEOs, Group 
directors of corporate functions and the Group 
general counsel and company secretary. The 
names of the GMC members, their roles and 
biographical details appear on pages 90-91.

THE BOARD

Chairman 

Stuart Chambers leads the Board, ensuring it works constructively as a team. His main responsibilities 
include: chairing the Board and the Nomination Committee and setting their agendas; Board composition and 
succession planning; providing support and counsel to the chief executive and his team; promoting the 
highest standards of integrity and governance; facilitating effective communication between directors; 
effective dialogue with shareholders and other stakeholders; and acting as ambassador for the Group.

Senior Independent Director (SID)

Independent Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) 

Byron Grote has served as SID since 1 January 
2019. He acts as a sounding board for the chairman 
and as an intermediary between the other directors. 
The SID leads the annual performance of the 
chairman and is available to shareholders on matters 
where the usual channels of communication are 
deemed inappropriate. 

The role of the NEDs is to constructively challenge 
and provide advice to executive management; 
effectively contribute to the development of the 
Group’s strategy; scrutinise the performance of 
management in meeting agreed goals and monitor 
the delivery of the Group’s strategy.

Chief Executive 

Mark Cutifani manages the Group. His main responsibilities include: executive 
leadership; formulation and implementation of the Group’s strategy as agreed by 
the Board; approval and monitoring of business plans; organisational structure 
and senior appointments; business development; and stakeholder relations.

Finance Director 

Stephen Pearce leads the finance function and supports the chief executive  
in formulating and implementing strategy in relation to the financial and 
operational performance of the Group.

Technical Director 

Tony O’Neill leads the Technical and Sustainability function and supports  
the chief executive in developing and implementing strategy in relation  
to mining and technology, business performance, safety,  
health and environment. 

Audit Committee
Oversight of financial 
reporting, audit, internal 
control and risk management.

   For more details:  
See page 103

Remuneration Committee
Determines the remuneration 
of executive directors, the chairman 
and senior management and oversees 
remuneration policy for all employees.
  For more details: 
See page 110

Nomination Committee
Responsible for Board composition, appointment  
of directors and senior management and  
succession planning.
   For more details: 
See page 102

Sustainability Committee
Oversees management of sustainability issues, including  
safety, health, environment, and social performance.
  For more details: 
See page 101

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Corporate Committee
Reviews corporate and ethical policies and  
processes, and financial performance and  
budgets at business unit level.

Group Management Committee (GMC)

Principal executive committee.  
Responsible for formulating strategy, setting targets/ 
budgets and managing the Group’s portfolio.

Operational Committee
Responsible for driving operational best  
practices across the Group and the setting  
of technical standards.

Investment Committee
Responsible for making recommendations  
on capital investment proposals.

Marketing Risk Committee
Responsible for evaluating, monitoring, directing  
and controlling the management of risk associated 
with the sales and marketing activities of the Group.

Innovation Committee
Responsible for the governance of  
technology innovation projects.

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 Board composition
The Board currently comprises the chairman, 
chief executive, two further executive directors 
(our finance director and technical director) 
and eight independent non-executive 
directors. The roles of our directors are 
summarised on the opposite page.

Time commitment and external 
appointments 
The Board, through the Nomination 
Committee, considers annually the time 
commitment expected from each of the 
non-executive directors to meet the 
expectations of their role. 

The broad range of skills and experience  
our Board members contribute to the long 
term sustainable success of Anglo American 
are set out on pages 86-89 and illustrated in  
the charts below. The Board is supported  
by the Group general counsel and  
company secretary.

There is a clear separation of responsibilities  
at the head of the Company between the 
leadership of the Board (the responsibility of 
the chairman) and the executive responsibility 
for leadership of the Company’s business (the 
responsibility of the chief executive).

Independence of the non-executive 
directors
At the date of this report, two-thirds of the 
Board are independent non-executive 
directors. The Board determines all of the 
non-executive directors (other than the 
chairman) to be independent of management 
and free from any business or other 
relationship which could materially interfere 
with their ability to exercise independent 
judgement. The UK Corporate Governance 
Code (the Code) does not consider a chairman 
to be independent due to the unique position 
the role holds in corporate governance. 
Notwithstanding this, Stuart Chambers met 
the independence criteria contained in the 
Code when he was appointed as the Group’s 
chairman in 2017. 

The chairman and the non-executive directors 
regularly meet without the executive directors 
present. At least once a year, led by the senior 
independent director, the non-executive 
directors meet without the chairman present, 
to appraise his performance.

Executive directors are required to seek 
approval from the Board (via the chairman) 
before accepting an external directorship.  
The Board would not approve executive 
directors holding more than one non-executive 
directorship in a FTSE 100 company (or other 
equivalent publicly quoted company), nor the 
chairmanship of any such company. In 2019, 
the Board and Nomination Committee 
considered and approved Stephen Pearce 
accepting the role as non-executive director 
and chair of the audit committee at BAE 
Systems plc. The Board agreed that the broad 
experience to be gained by Stephen taking on 
a non-executive role with a global FTSE 100 
company would build on his existing skills as  
a public company director and enhance his 
contribution to Board discussions.

The Board accepts and acknowledges that 
non-executive directors have business 
interests other than those of the Company and 
the Group. Prior to their appointment to the 
Board, non-executive directors are required to 
declare any directorships, appointments and 
other business interests to the Company in 
writing. Non-executive directors are required 
to seek the agreement of the chairman, chief 
executive and Group general counsel and 
company secretary, on behalf of the Board, 
before accepting additional significant 
commitments that might affect the time  
they are able to devote to their role. New 
appointments are then reported to the  
full Board.

Board experience and diversity
The broad range of skills and experience and the diversity of our Board members holding office as at 
the date of this report are illustrated below.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Percentage of Board members

GENDER DIVERSITY
GENDER DIVERSITY

Mining

Engineering

Large project management 

Construction in extractive 
industries

Finance

Marketing (downstream) 
or commodity trading

Safety, health, environment

Digital technology

External quoted 
boardroom experience

Previous chief executive

Experience as an investor

REGIONAL EXPERIENCE(1)
Percentage of Board members

North America

South America

China

Southern Africa

Australia 

India

%

58

58

83

50

67

67

83

25

83

58

8

%

83

58

50

50

42

17

33%
33%

Male 
Male 

Female  
Female  

BOARD NATIONALITIES
BOARD NATIONALITIES

1
1

1
1

1
1

1
1

2
2

2
2

Australian
Australian

American
American

67%
67%

4
4

(1)  In the regions in which the Group operates or has major 

markets in.

British 
British 
South African 
South African 

Lesotho
Lesotho
American/British 
American/British 

Brazilian/
Brazilian/
Australian
Australian

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GOVERNANCE THE BOARD IN 2019

THE BOARD IN 2019 
CONTINUED

Board information and support
All directors have full and timely access to  
the information required to discharge their 
responsibilities fully and effectively. They  
have access to the advice and services of  
the Group general counsel and company 
secretary, other members of the Group’s 
management and employees, and external 
advisers. Directors may take independent 
professional advice in the furtherance of  
their duties, at the Company’s expense.

Where a director is unable to attend a  
Board or committee meeting, he or she  
is provided with all relevant papers and 
information relating to that meeting and 
encouraged to discuss issues arising with  
the respective chairs and other Board and 
committee members.

All non-executive directors are provided  
with access to papers for each of the  
Board’s committees.

Board induction and development
Following appointment and as required, 
directors receive training appropriate to their 
level of experience and knowledge. This 
includes the provision of a comprehensive, 
tailored induction programme and individual 
briefings with GMC members and their teams 
to provide newly appointed directors with 
information about the Group’s businesses  
and other relevant information to assist them in 
effectively performing their duties. In addition 
to scheduled Board operational site visits, 
non-executive directors are expected to  
spend time at the Group’s operations to meet 
management and members of the workforce. 

Highlights
 • Following his appointment as a non-

executive director in April 2019, Marcelo 
Bastos undertook an extensive onboarding 
programme, described in more detail in the 
case study below.

 • In August 2019, non-executive members  
of the Sustainability Committee visited 
De Beers’ Venetia mine and spent three  
days with management visiting the Group’s 
Thermal Coal operations in South Africa.

 • During their annual overseas Board visit  
to South Africa in October 2019, Board 
members visited De Beers Marine in  
Cape Town and Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen 
mine in the Northern Cape.

 • In December 2019, the Board and GMC 

attended a networking event with all 38 of 
the Group’s operational General Managers, 
as part of the Operational Leadership 
Excellence development programme.

Further information about the Board’s visits to 
operations in 2019 can be found on page 97.

• Received briefings from members of the  

GMC and their teams on key business and 
strategic issues

• Attended internal orientation sessions on  
the Anglo American Operating Model, the 
Sustainable Mining Plan, our Elimination of 
Fatalities programme, tailings and water 
storage stewardship

• Marcelo received a briefing on the  

obligations and responsibilities of directors  
of UK-listed companies, to complement his 
considerable knowledge and experience of 
serving on the boards of Australian and 
Canadian companies.

Marcelo’s ongoing development programme 
will continue into 2020 with further operational 
visits and meetings with senior leaders.

	My induction programme has been 
thoroughly prepared and executed.  
It has facilitated my familiarisation  
with the Group’s key business issues  
and has enhanced my contribution  
to the Board in the short time since  
my appointment.”

Marcelo Bastos – non-executive 
director onboarding programme
Immediately following his appointment to  
the Board as an independent non-executive 
director on 1 April 2019, Marcelo spent a 
considerable amount of time throughout  
the year getting to know the business, 
management and the Group’s operations.  
Key highlights of his programme are set  
out below:

• In early April, Marcelo accompanied the 

chairman on his visit to the Group’s 
Metallurgical Coal operations in  
Queensland, Australia

• Also in April, Marcelo joined fellow non-

executive director Ian Ashby and members  
of the GMC on a visit to the Quellaveco 
copper project in southern Peru

• In July, he visited the Group’s Minas-Rio  

(iron ore) mine in Brazil

• In August, Marcelo joined the Sustainability 
Committee visit to De Beers’ Venetia mine 
and the Group’s Thermal Coal operations  
in South Africa

• In October, he visited De Beers Marine 

operations and mining vessel in Cape Town, 
Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen mine, and the 
Group’s Centre for Experiential Learning  
and Technical Solutions facility during the 
Board’s visit to South Africa

  Marcelo Bastos at a presentation from management 

during a visit to the Group’s Metallurgical Coal 
operations in Queensland, Australia in April 2019.

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The table below shows the attendance of directors at meetings of the Board and committees during the year. Attendance is expressed as the 
number of meetings attended out of the number eligible to attend.

Independent 

Board

Board Strategy

Sustainability

Nomination

Audit(6)

Remuneration

Stuart Chambers

Mark Cutifani

Stephen Pearce 

Tony O’Neill

Ian Ashby 

Marcelo Bastos(1)

Nolitha Fakude(2)

Byron Grote

Hixonia Nyasulu(3)

Mphu Ramatlapeng(4)

Jim Rutherford 

Anne Stevens

Jack Thompson(5) 

n/a

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes(2)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

6/6

6/6

6/6

6/6

6/6

5/5

3/3

6/6

1/1

5/6

6/6

6/6

1/1

1/1

1/1

1/1

1/1

1/1

1/1

–

1/1

–

1/1

1/1

1/1

–

4/4

4/4

–

4/4

4/4

3/3

3/3

–

–

3/4

4/4

–

1/1

7/7

–

–

–

–

–

6/6

7/7

–

–

–

7/7

2/3

–

–

–

–

–

–

4/4

5/5

–

–

5/5

5/5

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

6/6

–

–

6/6

6/6

2/2

(1)  Appointed 1 April 2019.
(2)  Stepped down from the Board as a non-executive director on 31 August 2019 following her appointment to the GMC on 1 September 2019.
(3)  Appointed 1 November 2019. As part of her onboarding process, Hixonia attended the Board Strategy meeting prior to her formal appointment date. Attendance is not reflected  

in the table above.

(4)  Mphu was unable to attend the October 2019 Board and Sustainability Committee meetings due to a medical emergency. 
(5)  Stepped down from the Board on 30 April 2019. Jack was unable to attend a short notice Nomination Committee meeting in January 2019 due to conflicting time zones.
(6)  The number of Audit Committee meetings included four scheduled meetings, and one special purpose meeting to consider audit tender proposals.

Process used in relation 
to board appointments
The Board is committed to ensuring that it  
has the right balance of skills, experience and 
diversity, taking into account the targets of  
the Hampton-Alexander and Parker Reports. 
At the date of this report, the Board comprises 
12 directors, of whom 33% are female and 
three of whom are people of colour. In terms  
of nationality, 10 members of the Board have a 
nationality other than British, with one of them 
originating from South America and three from 
southern Africa.

As part of the Board’s ongoing refreshment 
programme, during 2019, the Nomination 
Committee led search processes to recruit 
three new non-executive directors, to ensure 
that the skills and experience lost as a result  
of resignations and retirements during the  
year were replaced, and to ensure continued 
gender and ethnic diversity on the Board. 

As described in the 2018 Integrated Annual 
Report, in early 2019, the committee led the 
search for a non-executive director with 
substantial mining experience and experience 
in South America. In April 2019, the committee 
commenced a search for female candidates 

from South Africa as a result of Nolitha 
Fakude’s appointment into an executive role 
with the Group.

Spencer Stuart was retained by the 
committee to assist with the search process  
in each case. Spencer Stuart has previously 
worked for the Group in recruiting for 
non-executive and senior appointments and 
accordingly has a good understanding of the 
Board’s requirements, given the markets in 
which the most suitable candidate were likely 
to be found. They are also accredited under 
the UK Government’s Enhanced Code of 
Conduct for Executive Search Firms.

Prior to each search commencing, the 
Nomination Committee agreed the skills  
and experience they considered necessary  
for the role and provided this to Spencer 
Stuart. Lists of potential candidates were  
then identified by Spencer Stuart and 
discussed with the committee members to 
agree shortlists to be interviewed. In each 
case, the initial list of potential prospects 
included ethnically and gender-diverse 
candidates. Shortlisted candidates were 
interviewed by members of the committee 
and, where practical, other directors.

Board activity
The Board is responsible for the overall 
conduct of the Group’s business. The rolling 
agenda of matters discussed by the Board  
is described and explained on the following 
page. The Board is scheduled to meet at least 
six times a year but meets more often when 
circumstances warrant this. In addition, the 
Board dedicates a full meeting to the 
discussion of the Group’s strategy, addressing 
short, medium and long term issues. Annually, 
each of the Group’s business unit heads 
presents to the Board in some depth on key 
aspects of their business.

The agenda of matters discussed by 
the Board in 2019 is described and 
explained on the next page.

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THE BOARD IN 2019 
CONTINUED

Topic and link to pillars of value Areas covered

Comments

Safety and health

Fatal incidents, Total 
Recordable Case 
Frequency Rate, health 
and medical incidents 

Safety is the most critical area of focus for the Board. The causes of fatal incidents and 
those causing injury were examined in detail by the Sustainability Committee and the 
findings discussed by the Board. Management performance in reducing such incidents, 
through the Group’s Elimination of Fatalities programme, was monitored. The Board 
discussed the risk mitigation measures in respect of tailings dams in the Group’s 
operations, as well as potential reputational and other risks associated with dams at 
disposed operations. The Board also continued to monitor the operational and 
technical innovation initiatives that have the potential to positively impact the Group’s  
safety performance.

Environment

Socio-political

Environmental incidents, 
energy and climate 
change, water availability 
and rehabilitation

The Board reviewed material environmental incidents and steps taken by management  
to reduce energy and natural resource consumption. The Board also reviewed the 
development and use of new technologies that aim to reduce the impact of the Group’s 
operations on the environment. Climate change, and the Group’s resilience to its impacts, 
was considered during the year by the Board and the Sustainability Committee.

Social incidents and 
performance, 
government, media, 
investor and stakeholder 
relations

The Board is committed to ensuring collaboration and partnering with a broad range  
of stakeholders. It reviewed local community dialogue regarding environmental matters,  
and any health and safety issues. Investor and media relations updates were received. In 
2019, an external investor study was undertaken, and the findings discussed by the Board. 
Feedback from external stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, global influencers  
and governments on their expectations of the Group were presented and discussed.

People

Inclusion and diversity, 
talent and performance 
management, employee 
engagement

Operations

Financial

Operational performance 
by each business unit and 
progress of key projects

Key financial measures, 
liquidity and balance  
sheet strength, cost 
improvements, dividend

People are a pillar of the Group’s strategy and the Board is focused on creating an  
inclusive and diverse culture. The talent and succession among senior management was 
reviewed, with plans and targets produced that seek to address gender diversity while 
delivering sustainable talent pipelines that ensure the right talent is in the right place at the 
right time. The Board approved changes to the performance management and incentives  
of its employees, which are designed to further facilitate the delivery of the Group’s strategic 
objectives. The Board also established a Global Workforce Advisory Panel aligned  
to the workforce engagement recommendations set out in the UK Corporate Governance 
Code. The Board considered progress of work to align the Group’s culture and Values with 
its Purpose.

The Board received detailed updates on each business unit’s performance, operations, 
strategy, safety and sustainability performance, technological innovation and key risks.

The Board monitored and discussed progress against the annual budget and three-year 
plan. Liquidity, balance sheet strength and debt were reviewed. The Board considered the 
Group’s dividend policy and approved the final and interim dividend. The Board approved  
a share buyback programme of up to $1 billion and the appointment of PwC as the auditor 
of the Company for the 2020 financial year and beyond.

 Economic outlook and 
commodity prices

Macro-economic 
environment and 
commodity price outlook

The Board received briefings from internal teams and external advisers on trends in relevant 
areas and likely scenarios for global economic growth. Commodity prices, and the effect of 
these on the Group, are noted and taken into account for strategic and planning purposes.

Strategy

Portfolio outlook, progress 
on critical tasks and long 
term strategic pathways

The Board discussed progress towards the ongoing transformation strategy, focusing on 
key objectives in relation to Portfolio, Innovation and People within the context of long term 
strategic levers including: key competitive trends and disruptions; technology capability; 
and climate change perspectives. The Board considered strategic issues at each meeting, 
and held a two day dedicated strategy session in 2019.

Board governance

Reports from committees, 
legislative and regulatory 
compliance, succession 
planning

Each of the committee chairs reported on their respective meetings and on any 
developments which required the attention of the Board. Reports were received on the 
Group’s compliance with relevant legislation and regulation and any actions needed to 
respond to recent developments. The Board received updates on material litigation  
across the Group. An internal evaluation of the performance of the Board and its 
committees was undertaken to ensure their effective functioning. The Board’s ongoing 
review of its composition, diversity and succession plans culminated in the appointment  
of three new non-executive directors during the year.

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Board visits to Group operations
Undertaking regular site visits allows the 
directors to gain a better understanding of the 
Group’s operations and affords Board 
members the opportunity to meet and engage 
with a diverse cross-section of employees. 
During 2019, the Board met outside the UK on 
one occasion in South Africa. Non-executive 
directors visited a number of the Group’s 
operations during 2019, as described below.

Board visit to South Africa
In October 2019, the Anglo American plc 
Board and Sustainability Committee met in 
South Africa. Over the course of the visit, 
Board members had the opportunity to 
participate in the following:

 • A site visit to De Beers Marine operations 

and mining vessel in Cape Town port

 • Engagement with South African government 

stakeholders

 • An operational site visit to Kumba Iron Ore’s 
Sishen mine in the Northern Cape, where 
they received detailed presentations from 
Kumba Iron Ore leaders on their strategy, 
operations and sustainability performance, 
Sishen’s implementation of the Anglo 
American Operating Model, and viewed  
mine pit and drilling technology

 • An informative tour of the Group’s Centre  
for Experiential Learning and Technical 
Solutions facility in Johannesburg.

Chairman and non-executive 
directors’ visits in 2019
In April, the chairman and newly-appointed 
non-executive director Marcelo Bastos spent 
time with leaders and employees at the 
Group’s Metallurgical Coal operations in 
Queensland, Australia. They visited Moranbah 
North and Grosvenor underground mines, 
Capcoal operations and the Aquila project.

Also in April, non-executive directors Ian 
Ashby and Marcelo Bastos visited the 
Quellaveco copper project in southern Peru, 
accompanied by the chief executive and  
CEO Base Metals, Ruben Fernandes. 

In July, Marcelo Bastos visited the Group’s 
Minas-Rio iron ore mine in Brazil, 
accompanied by Wilfred Bruijn, CEO  
Anglo American Brazil.

In August 2019, the chairman of the 
Sustainability Committee and non-executive 
members of the committee visited De Beers’ 
Venetia mine and spent time at the Group’s 
Thermal Coal operations in South Africa – 
Greenside, Goedehoop and Khwezela – 
hosted by July Ndlovu, CEO Coal South Africa 
and members of the Coal South Africa 
leadership team. During the visit the non-
executive directors had the opportunity to 
learn more about safety improvement 
initiatives, local community engagement,  
and sustainable development projects.

  Non-executive directors Marcelo Bastos (left) and 
Ian Ashby (third from right), with chief executive 
Mark Cutifani (middle) at our Quellaveco project in Peru  
in 2019. They are viewing a model of the mine and 
processing facilities, used as part of our ‘dialogue table’ 
with representatives from the local Moquegua community.

  Visiting operations is invaluable  
to a non-executive director and,  
in turn, helps to develop a greater 
understanding by our business 
leaders and employees about  
the work of the Board. Site visits 
enable me, as a non-executive 
director and chairman of the 
Sustainability Committee, to 
improve my understanding of  
the issues affecting the business, 
and enhance boardroom 
discussions.”

Ian Ashby 
Chairman of the Sustainability Committee

  Members of the Anglo American Board with leaders and employees during the Board’s visit to Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen mine in South Africa in October 2019.

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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Stakeholder considerations form 
part of discussions at Board 
meetings and the decisions we 
make take into account potential 
impacts on our stakeholders.

Global Workforce Advisory Panel
The Board embraces the greater focus on 
board-workforce engagement contained in 
the UK Corporate Governance Code (the 
Code). In 2019, the Board and the Group 
Management Committee (GMC) explored and 
debated various options for the most effective, 
practical and sustainable way to meaningfully 
achieve the level of engagement contemplated 
by the Code. We established a Global 
Workforce Advisory Panel (the Panel), made 
up of 12 employee representatives from each 
country where the Group has a significant 
presence, and designated our senior 
independent director, Byron Grote, to chair 
and engage with the Panel. 

Panel members were nominated using agreed 
criteria set out in its terms of reference and 
selected to ensure representatives, throughout 
the organisation, are appropriately balanced 
across the areas of gender, ethnicity, age and 
seniority. Panel members undertook a training 
and development programme to ensure a 
clear understanding of their role and to 
support them in being effective employee 
representatives.

The Panel held its first meeting in South Africa 
in October 2019. Topics for discussion at the 
inaugural Panel meeting included the Group’s 
Global Safety Day campaign, our Elimination 
of Fatalities Taskforce, our Codes of Conduct 
and understanding of Anglo American’s 
strategy. The outcomes of its discussions 
were shared with the Board at its meeting 
in December 2019.

Panel meetings in 2020 will be held in 
Johannesburg and London, and the key 
themes from those discussions will be 
shared with the Board.

It is anticipated that in future the Panel will 
meet at least twice a year and, along with the 
other established channels of communication 
we have with our employees, such as our 
employee engagement survey, director 
interactions with employees during site visits  
to operations and ‘town halls’, this forum 
should be of considerable benefit in helping 
the Board better understand and take into 
account the views of its workforce when 
making strategic decisions.

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  Members of our Global Workforce Advisory Panel with senior independent director Byron Grote (second from left), who chairs 

the Panel, at the inaugural meeting in October 2019.

Employee Q&A event with  
Board members
In September 2019, we held a roundtable 
discussion at the Group’s London 
headquarters with the chairman, our senior 
independent director Byron Grote and 
independent non-executive directors Anne 
Stevens and Marcelo Bastos. They were all 
available to answer employee questions on 
any topic and talk about their careers.

Global employee engagement 
survey
In October 2019, we completed our latest 
global employee engagement survey, ‘Have 
Your Say’, giving Anglo American employees 
the opportunity to share their experience of 
working for the Group. Roughly 60,000 direct 
employees were asked to complete the survey 
and responses were received from 39,000 
employees, representing 66% of our 
permanent workforce. Anglo American 
previously conducted a global employee 
engagement survey in 2017.

The questions covered topics spanning safety, 
the Group’s strategic direction, leadership, our 
culture, Values and Purpose. The survey was 
managed by an independent research agency, 
to ensure confidentiality of responses.

Key insights from the survey were shared with 
the Board and GMC in December 2019. The 
results indicated that engagement is strong, 
with our employees feeling proud to work for 
Anglo American and connected to our 
Purpose. Areas for the Group to strengthen 
employee engagement include building on 
our culture of care and respect and improving 
practices of recognition. 

The GMC will agree and monitor a Group-wide 
action plan in early 2020, which will be shared 
with the Board.

Investor engagement
The Company has an active engagement 
programme with its key financial audiences, 
including institutional shareholders and 
sell-side analysts, as well as potential 
shareholders.

The Group’s investor relations department 
manages the interactions with these 
audiences through roadshow meetings, 
presentations including at the time of the 
interim and final results, as well as regular 
attendance at industry conferences organised 
mainly by investment banks for their institutional 
investor base. Any significant concerns raised 
by a shareholder in relation to the Company 
and its affairs are communicated to the Board. 

The Board receives a briefing at each meeting 
from the investor relations department and 
analysts’ reports are circulated to the 
directors when available. Feedback 
from meetings held between executive 
management, or the investor relations 
department, and institutional shareholders, 
is also communicated to the Board. In 2019, 
the Board commissioned an external investor 
study, carried out by a third party consultancy, 
to obtain the views on Anglo American from 
global institutional investors. The findings of 
the study were presented to the Board.

Private shareholders are encouraged to attend 
the Company’s general meetings or to submit 
questions to the Company via the Group’s 
website. The website also provides the latest 
news and historical financial information, 
details about forthcoming events for 
shareholders and analysts, and other 
information regarding Anglo American. 

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 INSTITUTIONAL SHAREHOLDERS
BY GEOGRAPHY

INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT IN 2019

UK

South Africa

North America

Europe (excluding UK)

Rest of World

%

33

24

20

11

11

This analysis excludes the 112,300,129 shares held 
by Epoch Investment Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited, 
Epoch Two Investment Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited and 
Tarl Investment Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited. See note 24 
to the Consolidated financial statements for further details.

Voting levels at the 2019 AGM were in 
excess of 73%, with less than 1% being 
votes withheld. All resolutions submitted to 
the meeting in 2019 were passed with at 
least 90% of votes in favour apart from the 
re-appointment of the auditors (80.08%), the 
authority to disapply pre-emption rights 
(77.75%) and the election of Marcelo Bastos 
as a non-executive director (73.80%). The 
votes cast against the resolution to disapply 
pre-emption rights were overwhelmingly 
received from our South African investors. 
As a result, the Company has proactively 
engaged with these shareholders to better 
understand their position. The engagement 
has been positive and, having listened to the 
views of our concerned shareholders, the 
Company will be seeking an authority at the 
2020 AGM to disapply pre-emption rights up 
to 2.5% of the issued share capital, rather than 
5% as it has done previously. 

In respect of the appointment of Marcelo 
Bastos, the Board seeks to appoint non-
executive directors of the highest calibre that 
have the relevant skills and experience to 
ensure the full breadth of capabilities required 
by the Board as a whole. The Board takes a 
proactive approach through its refreshment 
programme (further details of which can be 
found on page 95) and is of the belief that 
shareholders will be more strongly in support 
of Mr Bastos’ re-election in 2020. 

.

January
Closed period

Q4 2018 Production Report

March
Investor roadshows: London and 
South Africa

Conferences: Citi Global Natural 
Resources (London) and Exane Basic 
Materials (London)

May
Investor roadshows: London 
and Edinburgh

Conferences: BAML Metals and Mining 
(Barcelona)

Mining and Tailings Safety 
Investor Roundtable

FutureSmart Mining™ analyst and 
investor roundtable

July
Closed period

Q2 2019 Production Report

2019 Interim results

Investor roadshows: London

October
Investor roadshows: London, Frankfurt 
and Munich

Q3 2019 Production Report

December
2019 Investor update

February
2018 Preliminary results

Conferences: BMO Global Metals 
& Mining (Florida)

Investor roadshows: London and 
North America

April
2018 Sustainable Development 
Performance

Climate Action 100+ investor meeting

Q1 2019 Production Report

AGM

June
Investor roadshows: Dublin and Paris

Conferences: Macquarie Global Metals, 
Mining and Materials (New York), RBC 
Global Mining and Materials (New York), 
JP Morgan European Materials (London) 
and BAML SmartMine (London)

Mining and Tailings Safety Investor 
Roundtable

September
Investor roadshows: London, 
North America

Conferences: PRI in Person (Paris), 
Bernstein Strategic Decisions (London) 
and Jefferies Copper and Base Metals 
Summit (New York)

November
Investor and sell-side analysts’ visit to 
our Metallurgical Coal operations in 
Australia, including Bulks seminar day

Investor roadshows: London

Conferences: Goldman Sachs Global 
Metals and Mining (New York)

Bulks investor site visit
In November 2019, we hosted an investor and 
sell-side analysts’ visit to Queensland, Australia to 
provide a detailed update on Anglo American’s 
Bulks businesses. The seminar day covered 
Kumba Iron Ore, Minas-Rio and the 
Metallurgical Coal operations in Australia, as 
well as our Nickel and export Thermal Coal 
operations. Over the subsequent two days, 
we toured our Moranbah-Grosvenor and 
Capcoal operations.

This trip provided an opportunity for 
22 investors and analysts to engage with 
management directly and take questions, while 
also experiencing first hand the operational 
excellence demonstrated at our Metallurgical 
Coal sites where the Anglo American Operating 
Model is firmly embedded and where we are 
now delivering step-change performance as a 
result of our P101 programme.

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BOARD EVALUATION

Board, committee and individual 
director effectiveness in 2019
Each year, the Board undertakes a rigorous 
evaluation of its own effectiveness and 
performance and that of its committees and 
individual directors. At least every three years, 
the evaluation is externally facilitated. In 2018, 
an external evaluation was undertaken, the 
results of which were reported in the 2018 
Integrated Annual Report. Action plans were 
developed based on the results and progress 
against these measured throughout the year. 
The Board identified four effectiveness priority 
areas for 2019 and an action plan to address 
these areas as illustrated in the table opposite.

The Board succeeded in implementing the 
action plan in full in 2019, with the exception 
that, due to scheduling constraints, the 
Nomination Committee was unable to review 
senior management (below GMC) succession 
by the end of the year and will do so in 2020. 

In 2019, the directors completed online, 
questionnaire-based internal evaluations.  
To allow the Board and its committees to 
judge progress over the two years, the 
evaluation explored similar areas to the 2018 
external evaluation. The 2019 evaluation 
confirmed that the Board believes that it 
continues to be effective and well-functioning. 
Importantly, the evaluation found that the 
Board was clearer and more aligned on 
strategy at the end of 2019 than at the 
beginning of the year, and that the strategy 
discussions were highly valuable and effective.

The review of the chairman’s performance  
was led by the senior independent director. 
The chairman was not present during the 
discussion by the non-executive directors  
as it related to him. All directors commended 
the chairman on his effective leadership of  
the Board, noting that he continues to foster  
a supportive culture that facilitates the 
contribution of each director. In addition,  
the chairman received a report evaluating  
the individual directors’ performance. The 
chairman held one-to-one meetings with  
each of the directors following the evaluation.

Committee effectiveness
The committee evaluations looked at  
ways in which they could improve their  
overall effectiveness, their performance  
and areas they needed to address in  
2020. All committees were believed to  
be performing well and were appropriately 
constituted.

Following the 2018 evaluation, the Board identified the effectiveness priority areas  
below for 2019:

Topic

Areas identified for action Planned actions in 2019

Strategy

More time to be dedicated 
to strategy discussions 
throughout the year

People

Improve Board level 
visibility and focus on 
safety, talent and diversity

Succession 
planning

More frequent Board 
discussion of succession 
planning and review the 
geographic spread of 
the Board

Director 
development

Enhance the director 
induction and ongoing 
development programmes

Continue to build on the successful format of the 
2018 Board strategy meeting.

The Board’s forward-looking agenda is being 
revised to allow more time for strategic discussions 
leading up to the 2019 Board strategy meeting and 
a dedicated strategy input session has been 
scheduled ahead of the Board’s strategy meeting.

Board visibility on safety, diversity and talent will be 
enhanced by allocating greater Board time to these 
topics and improving committee reporting to the 
Board in these areas. The Board will continue to 
monitor progress of the Elimination of Fatalities 
Taskforce.

The Nomination Committee will provide greater 
oversight of talent and diversity.

The Board will continue to review succession plans 
for the GMC annually, and the Nomination 
Committee will review senior management 
succession annually.

The Board’s skills and capabilities matrix has been 
updated to better align with the Group’s 
longer-term strategy.

The chairman and Group general counsel and 
company secretary will work together to prioritise 
and strengthen the director onboarding and 
development programme, to better align with the 
Group’s strategic objectives.

Building on the priority areas identified and the actions taken during 2019, and taking 
account of the results of the 2019 evaluation, the Board has identified the following 
effectiveness priorities for 2020:

Topic

Strategy

Areas identified for action

Continue to devote even more of the Board’s 
time to focus on strategic issues throughout the 
year. Fewer routine matters for discussion at 
Board meetings.

Long term trends and disruptions

Greater focus on climate change issues, our 
carbon footprint, and the circular economy.

Technology and innovation

More time should be dedicated to the Group’s 
approach to technology and innovation.

People

Board deliberations

More frequent discussion on senior management 
succession, and increase visibility and oversight 
of the management and development of talent in 
the organisation. Increase the Board’s exposure 
to future leaders in the Group’s talent pipeline.

Continue to reduce the length of Board papers 
and allow more time for discussion rather  
than presentation.

An action plan is being developed to address these areas in 2020 and will be reported on in the 
2020 Integrated Annual Report.

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SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

Ian Ashby
Chairman, 
Sustainability Committee

Committee members 
Ian Ashby – Chairman  
(with effect from 30 April 2019)

Jack Thompson (resigned 30 April 2019)

Marcelo Bastos (appointed 1 April 2019)

Stuart Chambers

Mark Cutifani

Nolitha Fakude (resigned 31 August 2019)

Tony O’Neill

Mphu Ramatlapeng

Jim Rutherford

   For more on biographies and Board 
experience details:  
See pages 86-89

 Business unit heads, Group directors of people 
and organisation, and corporate relations, the 
Group general counsel and company secretary 
and the Group head of safety and sustainable 
development also participate in meetings of 
the committee.

 Sustainability is at the heart  
of Anglo American. The 
Committee is instrumental in 
overseeing how the Group 
manages its most material 
sustainability issues.”

 • Implementation of the Elimination of Fatalities 

Fire Risk Management Programme

 • Progress on the geotechnical risk 

management for the Group’s underground 
and open pit operations

 • Water risks at Group operations

 • Progress of dam wall raising activity at 

Minas-Rio

 • Climate change scenario analysis and  
Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions

 • Reviews of the Group’s Safety Organisation 

and post-incident medical care

 • Results of external stakeholder research: 
corporate purpose, brand and reputation

 • Development of a Group wellbeing 

framework to support employee wellness 
across the Group

 • 2018 Social Way assessment results – 

improvements in performance on managing 
the social impacts of mining

 • Development of The Social Way 3.0 – an 

update to our management system that is 
designed to meet stakeholder expectations

 • Sustainability benchmarking – comparing 
performance and global trends across 
the industry

 • Key legislative and regulatory developments 

in the sustainability area

 • Review and amendments to the Committee’s 

terms of reference.

An internal evaluation of the Committee  
was undertaken in 2019.

In October 2019, the Committee held one of 
its four meetings in South Africa. In August 
2019, non-executive members of the 
Committee visited De Beers’ Venetia mine 
and a number of the Group’s Thermal Coal 
operations in South Africa (Greenside, 
Goedehoop and Khwezela). The Committee 
chairman and individual members have 
spent time at Group operations throughout 
the year. More information on non-executive 
directors’ visits to Group operations can be 
found on page 97. 

Role and responsibilities
The Committee oversees, on behalf of  
the Board, material management policies, 
processes, and strategies designed to 
manage safety, health, environment and  
socio-political risks, to achieve compliance 
with sustainable development responsibilities 
and commitments and strive to be a global 
leader in sustainable mining.

The Committee is responsible for reviewing  
the causes of any fatal or significant 
sustainability incidents and ensuring  
learnings are shared across the Group.

The Committee’s terms of reference are 
available to view online.

   For more information, visit: 
www.angloamerican.com/about-us/governance

Committee discussions in 2019
The Committee met four times in 2019. At 
each meeting, the Committee reviews detailed 
reports covering the Group’s performance 
across a range of sustainability areas, 
including: safety; health and wellness; 
socio-political trends; human rights;  
climate change; and environmental and  
social performance.

Significant social, safety, health and 
environmental incidents are reviewed at each 
meeting, as are the results from operational 
risk reviews.

The Committee seeks to address the 
fundamental root causes of all fatal incidents 
occuring across Anglo American.

In 2019, four members of the workforce lost 
their lives at the Group’s managed operations. 
Preliminary observations from each of these 
fatal incidents were reported to the next 
Committee meeting following their occurrence, 
noting the factors surrounding the incidents, 
mitigation steps being taken and the process 
for formal investigation. Following completion 
of independent investigations, findings are 
presented to the Committee.

In addition to the Committee’s standing 
agenda items, the following matters were 
discussed during 2019:

 • Progress of the Group’s Elimination of 

Fatalities Taskforce, designed to achieve 
a zero fatality business

 • Sustainable Mining Plan implementation

 • Business unit reports on safety and 

sustainability performance: Coal South 
Africa, Base Metals, Kumba Iron Ore, and 
De Beers

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NOMINATION COMMITTEE

Stuart Chambers
Chairman, 
Nomination Committee

Committee members 
Stuart Chambers – Chairman 

Ian Ashby (appointed 1 January 2019)

Nolitha Fakude (resigned 31 August 2019)

Byron Grote

Hixonia Nyasulu  
(appointed 1 November 2019)

Anne Stevens

Jack Thompson (resigned 30 April 2019)

   For more on biographies and Board 
experience details:  
See pages 86-89

 The chief executive and the Group head of 
people and organisation also attend meetings 
of the committee.

 The Committee plays a vital 
role in ensuring we have 
an appropriate mix of skills, 
experience and diversity 
around the Boardroom table.”

102

Role and responsibilities
 • Agreeing a skills, diversity and experience 
matrix for all directors (with the approval of 
the Board) to identify and address any skills 
gaps when recruiting new directors.

 • Formalising the search processes and 
making recommendations to the Board 
on the appointments of Marcelo Bastos, 
Hixonia Nyasulu and Nonkululeko Nyembezi 
as non-executive directors

 • Making recommendations as to the 

composition of the Board and its committees 
and the balance between the executive 
directors and non-executive directors in 
order to maintain a diverse Board with the 
appropriate mix of skills, experience, 
independence and knowledge.

 • With the assistance of external search 

consultants, identifying and reviewing, in 
detail, potential candidates available in 
the market and agreeing a ‘longlist’ of 
candidates for each directorship. Following 
further discussion and research, deciding 
upon a shortlist of candidates for interview. 
Committee members interview the 
shortlisted candidates and make a 
recommendation to the Board.

 • Ensuring that the human resources function 
of the Group regularly reviews and updates 
the succession plans for the directors and 
senior managers. These are presented to the 
Board by the chief executive (in the absence 
of other executive directors) and discussed.

The Committee’s terms of reference are 
available to view online.

   For more information, visit: 
www.angloamerican.com/about-us/governance

 • Recommending that the Board support the 

election or re-election of each of the 
directors standing at the AGM in 2019. The 
length of tenure of non-executive directors 
was taken into account when considering 
supporting their re-election, to ensure they 
remain independent and recognising the 
need to progressively refresh the Board

 • The time commitment expected from each 
of the non-executive directors to meet the 
expectations of their role

 • Succession planning for the Group 

chief executive

 • Succession planning for the chairs of the 

Audit and Remuneration committees

 • Committee membership changes for 
recommending to the Board in light of 
the new non-executive appointments

 • Consideration of Stephen Pearce’s 

appointment as a non-executive director 
of BAE Systems plc and making 
recommendations to the Board

 • Reviewing and agreeing amendments 
to the Committee’s terms of reference.

The process used for Board recruitment 
is described on page 95 of this Report.

The results of the internally conducted 
Board and committee evaluation in 2019 
are on page 100.

Information on the Group’s policy on 
diversity and inclusion, and details of the 
gender balance of Anglo American’s 
executive management, can be found in 
the People section on pages 36-41.

Committee discussions and  
focus areas in 2019
The Committee met seven times during 
2019. Discussions at the meetings covered 
the responsibilities outlined above, with 
a particular focus on non-executive 
appointments and succession planning.

The following matters were considered 
during 2019:

 • The composition, structure and size of 
the Board and its committees, and the 
leadership needs of the organisation

 • Approving the appointment of Spencer 
Stuart as external search consultant to 
facilitate non-executive appointments

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AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT

Byron Grote
Chairman, 
Audit Committee

Committee members 
Byron Grote* – Chairman

Nolitha Fakude (resigned 31 August 2019)

Jim Rutherford

Anne Stevens

Nonkululeko Nyembezi (appointed 
1 January 2020)

*  Deemed to have recent and relevant financial 

experience in accordance with the UK Corporate 
Governance Code.

   For more on biographies and Board 
experience details  
See pages 86-89

 The chairman, the chief executive, the finance 
director, the Group financial controller, the head 
of financial reporting, the Group head of risk 
management and business assurance and the 
Group general counsel and company secretary 
also participate in meetings of the committee.

 The Committee is focused 
on ensuring the integrity of 
the Company’s financial 
statements and the robustness  
of the Group’s systems of 
internal control and financial 
and regulatory risk 
management systems.”

Role and responsibilities
 • Monitoring the integrity of the annual and 

interim financial statements.

 • Making recommendations to the Board 

concerning the adoption of the annual and 
interim financial statements.

 • Overseeing the Group’s relations with the 
external auditor, which in 2019 included 
conducting the tender process for the 
external audit services and making 
recommendations to the Board about the 
appointment, remuneration and terms of 
engagement of the external auditor.

 • Reviewing the independence, effectiveness 

and objectivity of the external auditors.

 • Reviewing and monitoring the effectiveness 
of the Group’s risk management and internal 
control mechanisms.

 • Approving the terms of reference of the 
internal audit function and assessing its 
effectiveness.

 • Approving the internal audit plan and 

reviewing regular reports from the Group 
head of risk management and business 
assurance on effectiveness of the internal 
control system.

 • Receiving reports from management on the 
principal risks of the Group. Details of the 
principal risks are contained on pages 
45-49. Overseeing completion of the Viability 
Statement.

 • Reviewing the effectiveness of the Group’s 
Code of Conduct and the arrangements to 
counter the risk of bribery and corruption.

The Committee’s terms of reference are 
available to view online.

   For more information, visit: 
www.angloamerican.com/about-us/governance

Fair, balanced and understandable
A key requirement of our financial statements  
is for the report to be fair, balanced, 
understandable and provide the information 
necessary for shareholders to assess the 
Group’s position, performance, business 
model and strategy. The Audit Committee 
and the Board are satisfied that the 2019 
Integrated Annual Report meets this 
requirement, as appropriate weight has been 
given to both positive and negative 
developments in the year.

In justifying this statement, the Audit 
Committee has considered the robust process 
which operates in creating the 2019 Integrated 
Annual Report, including:

 • Review and approval of management’s 

assessment of the risk of misstatement in 
financial reporting

 • Clear guidance and instruction provided to 

all contributors

 • Revisions to regulatory reporting 

requirements are provided to contributors 
and monitored on an ongoing basis

 • Early-warning meetings focused on 

accounting matters are conducted between 
business unit management, Group 
Functions, the Group Finance team and the 
external auditors in advance of the year end 
reporting process

 • A thorough process of review, evaluation and 
verification of the inputs from business units 
is undertaken to ensure the accuracy and 
consistency of information presented in the 
2019 Integrated Annual Report

 • External advisers provide advice to 

management and the Audit Committee on 
best practice with regards to the creation of 
the 2019 Integrated Annual Report

 • A meeting of the Audit Committee was held 
in February 2020 to review and approve the 
draft 2019 Integrated Annual Report, in 
advance of the final sign-off by the Board. 
This review included the significant 
accounting matters explained in the notes  
to the consolidated financial statements

 • The Audit Committee considered the 

conclusions of the external auditor over the 
key audit matters that contributed to their 
audit opinion, specifically impairments, 
taxation and environmental restoration  
and decommissioning obligations.

Committee discussions in 2019
Throughout the course of 2019, and consistent 
with prior years, the Audit Committee paid 
particular attention to material accounting 
issues, tax matters and the Group’s liquidity 
position. In addition, there were in-depth 
discussions on ad hoc topics as requested by 
the Audit Committee; for example, covering 
the marketing business, Quellaveco, and cyber 
security. The Committee monitored the 
ongoing work to embed the Code of Conduct 
and reviewed the system of internal control 
and risk management.

An internal evaluation of the Committee 
was undertaken.

The Audit Committee held five meetings in 
2019, covering the key topics set out on the 
following pages.

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Significant accounting issues considered 
by the Audit Committee in relation to the 
Group’s financial statements

   Impairment and impairment reversals 
of assets

The value of mining operations is sensitive to a range 
of characteristics unique to each asset. Management 
is required to apply judgement in the estimation of 
Ore Reserves, and price and production forecasts 
which drive cash flow projections.

   Provision for restoration, rehabilitation 
and environmental costs

The estimation of environmental restoration and 
decommissioning liabilities is inherently uncertain, 
given the long time periods over which these 
expenditures will be incurred, and the potential for 
changes in regulatory frameworks and industry 
practices over time.

  Inventory

Inventory valuation is an area of focus for the Group 
due to the level of judgement and complexity involved 
in assessing the carrying value of inventory held on 
the balance sheet. Areas of judgement include 
valuation of ore stockpiles and diamond stones.

  Taxation

The Group’s tax affairs are governed by complex 
domestic tax legislations, international tax treaties 
between countries and the interpretation of both by tax 
authorities and courts. Given the many uncertainties 
that could arise from these factors, judgement is often 
required in determining the tax that is due.

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Response of the Audit Committee 

The Committee exercises oversight over the impairment review process, including the 
identification of impairment and impairment reversal indicators, the review of changes in the 
valuation of cash-generating units and associated sensitivity analysis, and the appropriateness 
of disclosures made within the 2019 Integrated Annual Report on key sources of estimation 
uncertainty. During 2019, the most significant assets considered were the following:

Minas-Rio 
Minas-Rio was last impaired in 2015 by $2.5 billion as a result of a deterioration in the long term 
outlook for iron ore prices. Prior to that date, impairment charges of $5.0 billion and $3.8 billion 
were recorded in 2012 and 2014. During 2019, operations at Minas-Rio achieved a successful 
ramp-up and the operating licence for the first tailings dam extension was awarded in 
December 2019. The Committee considered the long term outlook for iron ore, near term 
market forecasts and valuation scenarios presented by management. It was concluded that  
an impairment reversal of $1.0 billion should be recognised at the December 2019 year end. 

Thermal Coal 
Certain assets within the South Africa Thermal Coal cash-generating unit (CGU) were cash  
flow negative at year end following lower forecast short and medium term thermal coal prices 
during 2019. After considering the sensitivity analysis presented by management, the 
Committee concluded that an impairment charge of $585 million be recognised. The Isibonelo 
CGU was previously impaired in 2013 by $143 million due to revised expectations of the 
operation’s future profitability. The Committee concluded that an impairment reversal of  
$46 million be recorded, reflecting management’s revised expectations of the operation’s  
future profitability. The Committee also concluded that an impairment of $334 million be 
recorded for the Group’s investment in Cerrejón, primarily due to lower forecast coal prices.

De Beers 
The annual impairment assessment for goodwill relating to De Beers showed that the 
valuation headroom had reduced from $1.9 billion to $1.0 billion. At this stage, sufficient 
headroom still remains and, while the valuation is sensitive to changes in consumer demand 
impacting prices, the Committee concluded that no impairment at 31 December 2019 should 
be recorded. The Committee carefully considered the proposed disclosures to ensure it fully 
addressed the key judgements and, after management incorporated the recommendations 
of the Committee, approved the disclosure.

Other 
In addition to the assets noted above, the Committee was updated on the valuation drivers 
of assets that had previously been impaired and therefore are considered to have an inherent 
risk of either further impairment or impairment reversal. After careful consideration of the 
valuation drivers of Barro Alto, Dawson, El Soldado, and Samancor, no impairments or 
impairment reversals were recorded for those assets.

The Committee reviewed the update provided by management on estimates of environmental 
and decommissioning liabilities, which are based on the work of external consultants and 
internal experts.  The Committee considered the changes in assumptions and other drivers of 
movements in the amounts provided on the balance sheet and concluded that the provisions 
recorded as at 31 December 2019 appropriately reflected these updates.

The Committee reviewed the key areas of judgement in light of the year end inventory 
balances, and considered the associated key controls in place.

The Group head of tax provided the Committee with updates throughout the year on various 
tax matters, including the status of tax audits, tax reporting, the current global tax environment 
and the status of uncertain tax provisions. In addition, the Committee discussed the 
recoverability of the Group’s deferred tax assets, including its assets in Brazil, the value of 
which may be impacted by proposed tax reform. While all these matters are inherently 
judgemental, no significant issues arose during 2019. 

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019   Legal matters

A provision is recognised where, based on the Group’s 
legal views and, in some cases, independent advice, it 
is considered probable that an outflow of resources 
will be required to settle a present obligation that can 
be measured reliably. This requires the exercise 
of judgement.

The Committee was updated by the Group’s general 
counsel and company secretary on the status of legal 
matters over the course of the year.

  Retirement benefits

The estimation of retirement benefits requires 
judgement over the estimation of scheme assets  
and liabilities. Areas of judgement include 
assumptions for discount and inflation rates, returns 
on assets and life expectancy. Changes in the 
assumptions used would affect the amounts 
recognised in the financial statements.

  New accounting standards

The impact of new accounting standards, and any 
elections made in their application, involves 
judgement to ensure their adoption is managed 
appropriately.

  Special items and remeasurements

The Group’s criteria for recognising a special item or 
remeasurement involves the application of judgement 
in determining whether an item, owing to its size or 
nature, should be separately disclosed in the income 
statement.

   Going concern basis of accounting in 
preparing the financial statements

The ability of the Group to continue as a going 
concern depends upon continued access to 
sufficient financing facilities. Judgement is required in 
the estimation of future cash flows and compliance 
with debt covenants in future years.

In July 2019, the South African Court approved a settlement agreement in relation to the 
consolidated class action filed in South Africa on behalf of former mineworkers (and 
dependants of deceased mineworkers) who allegedly contracted silicosis or tuberculosis as a 
result of working for various gold mining companies, including some in which Anglo American 
South Africa (AASA) was a shareholder and to which AASA provided services. The 
Committee was informed that the amounts currently provided sufficiently covered the 
settlement and the Committee concluded it was appropriate to maintain this provision. 
Payments to claimants from the independent Trust established to give effect to the terms of 
the settlement are projected to commence in 2020.

Various other legal matters were reviewed and the Committee considered management’s 
assessment that there were no other material provisions required with respect to ongoing 
legal matters and that there were no individually material contingent liabilities that required 
disclosure. The Committee endorsed management’s proposal. 

The Committee reviewed the assumptions behind the calculations of the asset and liability 
positions of the Group’s pension and medical plans and concluded that the amounts 
recorded as at 31 December 2019 appropriately reflected these updates.

In addition, the Committee reviewed the adequacy of the level of funding provided to the  
plans and the overall expense recognised for the year. The Committee assessed the 
appropriateness of the Group’s overall risk management approach to retirement benefits.

IFRS 16 Leases was adopted by the Group on 1 January 2019. The Committee considered 
the disclosures in the notes to the financial statements prepared by management to explain 
the transition impact and concluded that these were appropriate.

The Committee reviewed management’s impact assessment of other new standards and 
amendments which came into effect on 1 January 2019, but were not considered to have  
a material impact on the Group.

The Committee reviewed each of the items classified as special items or remeasurements in 
the financial statements, and the related disclosures, to ensure that the separate disclosure  
of these items was appropriate.

The Committee assessed the forecast levels of net debt, headroom on existing borrowing 
facilities and compliance with debt covenants. This analysis covered the period to 31 March 
2021 and considered a range of downside sensitivities, including the impact of lower 
commodity prices and higher costs. The Committee concluded it was appropriate  
to adopt the going concern basis.

Liquidity management

Response of the Audit Committee

  Liquidity and debt

Reviewing the application of the debt strategy, 
funding and capital structure and the Group’s 
forecast cash position. Judgement is required in 
the estimation of future cash flows and their 
impact on financing plans and contingencies. 

During 2019, the Committee reviewed the profile of the Group’s debt maturities and  
liquidity headroom in the context of capital expenditure requirements, free cash flow 
generation and dividend payments.

The Committee endorsed management’s debt capital markets and banking plans for  
2020, in the context of strategy-defined targets, to ensure the continued sufficiency of  
financing facilities.

  Payment of the dividend

Reviewing management’s recommendation to  
the Board regarding the level of dividend to be  
paid for 2019, based on the payout-ratio-driven 
dividend policy.

During 2019, the Committee reviewed the proposals for payments of dividends, in 
accordance with the payout-ratio-driven dividend policy based on 40% of underlying 
earnings. The Committee endorsed the proposal by management, and recommended to the 
Board for approval, the payments of the 2018 final dividend and the 2019 interim dividend. 

The Committee also recommended for approval by the Board a share buyback programme  
of up to $1 billion.

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Liquidity management (continued)

Response of the Audit Committee

  Viability Statement

The Viability Statement, and the underlying process 
to analyse various scenarios that support the 
development of the Viability Statement, are found 
on pages 44-45.

The Committee reviewed the time period over which the assessment is made, along with the 
scenarios that are analysed, the potential financial consequences and assumptions made in 
the preparation of the statement.

The Committee concluded that the scenarios analysed were sufficiently severe but plausible 
and the time period of the Viability Statement was appropriate, given the alignment with the 
budgeting and strategy process.

Risk assurance

  Risk management

The Group’s risk profile and the process by which 
risks are identified and assessed.

  Various risk matters

The Committee oversees the implementation of work 
to mitigate a variety of key risks.

  Code of Conduct

The implementation of the Code of Conduct 
and specific actions to mitigate risk of bribery 
and corruption.

   Mineral Resources and  
Ore Reserves statements

The year-on-year changes to Mineral Resources 
and Ore Reserves for operations and projects across 
the Group.

Response of the Audit Committee

The committee assessed the Group’s risk profile, in particular the principal risks (see pages 
46-49). The Committee discussed the key risks, the mitigation plans in place and the appropriate 
executive management responsibilities. The Committee also considered the process by which 
the risk profile is generated, the changes in risk definitions and how the risks aligned with the 
Group’s risk appetite. Following discussion and challenge, the risk profile was approved.

During the course of 2019, the Committee reviewed work to mitigate cyber risk, data-
protection risk, risks associated with the Quellaveco project, marketing and trading risks and 
the transition of audit work from Deloitte to PwC. The Committee evaluated the work being 
performed, progress made and provided challenge to satisfy itself that these risks were being 
adequately managed.

The Committee reviewed the ongoing work to embed the Group’s Code of Conduct. The 
Committee received updates on governance of the Code, ethical risk assessments performed 
and training provided. 

The Committee also assessed the work undertaken to mitigate the risk of bribery and 
corruption. Specifically, the Committee reviewed work to assess risk from use of intermediaries 
and interaction with public officials. The Committee reviewed the status of actions taken to 
implement the recommendations set out in the report from an external law firm which had 
reviewed the Group’s policy and programme to manage bribery risk. All recommendations 
arising from the report were actioned by the end of 2019. 

The Committee reviewed the significant year-on-year changes, satisfying itself that 
appropriate explanations existed. The Committee also reviewed the ongoing improvements 
in the process to estimate and report Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.

  Internal audit work

Reviewing the results of internal audit work and the 
2019 plan.

The Committee received reports on the results of internal audit work, satisfying itself that the 
2019 plan was on track, and discussed areas where control improvement opportunities were 
identified. The Committee reviewed the progress in completion of agreed management actions.

The Committee reviewed the proposed 2020 internal audit plan, assessing whether the plan 
addressed the key areas of risk for the business units and Group. The Committee approved 
the plan, having discussed the scope of work and its relationship to the Group’s risks.

The Committee reviewed the preliminary planning report from Deloitte in July 2019 and the final 
audit plan and fee were approved at the December meeting, having given due consideration to 
the audit approach, materiality level and audit risks. The Committee received updates during the 
year on the audit process, including how the auditor had challenged the Group’s assumptions on 
the issues noted in this report. In February 2020, the Committee reviewed the output of the 
external audit work that contributed to the auditor’s opinion.

The effectiveness, performance and integrity of the external audit process was evaluated through 
separate surveys for Committee members and management impacted by the audit, including 
business unit chief financial officers and heads of functions. The evaluation of the external audit 
concluded that the external auditor was independent, objective and effective in the delivery of the 
audit. Service levels had remained largely constant in key areas compared with the previous year. 
Results of the annual assessment were discussed with the external auditor who considered the 
themes for the 2019 audit approach, in particular with respect to greater focus on working with 
management through the audit planning and execution process and in providing insights to 
further strengthen the Group’s internal control environment. 

  External audit

Reviewing the results of extended audit work, 
evaluating the quality of the external audit and 
consideration of management letter 
recommendations.

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of the external auditor
Anglo American’s policy on auditors’ 
independence is consistent with the 
ethical standards published by the 
Audit Practices Board.

A key factor that may impair an auditor’s 
independence is a lack of control over 
non-audit services provided by the external 
auditor. The external auditor’s independence 
is deemed to be impaired if the auditor 
provides a service that:

 • Results in the auditor acting as a manager or 

employee of the Group

 • Puts the auditor in the role of advocate for 

the Group

 • Creates a mutuality of interest between the 

auditor and the Group.

Anglo American addresses this issue through 
three primary measures, namely:

 • The prohibition of selected services – this 
includes the undertaking of internal audit 
services

 • Prior approval by the Audit Committee 
chairman of non-audit services where  
the cost of the proposed service is likely  
to exceed $100,000. All other non-audit 
services are approved by the finance director

 • Disclosure of the extent and nature of 

non-audit services

Anglo American’s policy on the provision of 
non-audit services is regularly reviewed.

The definition of prohibited non-audit services 
corresponds with the European Commission’s 
recommendations on the auditor’s 
independence and with the Ethical Standards 
issued by the Audit Practices Board in the UK.

Non-audit work is only undertaken where 
there is commercial sense in using the auditor 
without jeopardising auditor independence;  
for example, where the service is related to  
the assurance provided by the auditor or 
benefits from the knowledge the auditor has  
of the business.

Non-audit fees represented 27% of the 2019 
audit fee of $9.9 million. A more detailed 
analysis is provided on page 205.

Other safeguards
 • The external auditor is required to adhere  
to a rotation policy based on best practice 
and professional standards in the UK. The 
standard period for rotation of the audit 
engagement partner is five years and, for 
any key audit partner, seven years. Subject 
to the approval of shareholders at the 2020 
AGM, the current audit partner, Kari Hale, will 
step down following the appointment of the 
new external auditor (see ‘Audit tender and 
appointment of external auditor’ below).

Conclusions of the Audit 
Committee for 2019 
The Audit Committee has satisfied itself 
that the external auditor’s independence 
was not impaired.

The Audit Committee held meetings with 
the external auditor, without the presence 
of management, on two occasions, and the 
chairman of the Audit Committee held regular 
meetings with the lead audit engagement 
partner during the year.

 • Any Deloitte partner designated as a key 
audit partner of Anglo American shall not 
be employed by Anglo American in a key 
management position unless a period of 
at least two years has elapsed since the 
conclusion of the last relevant audit.

 • The external auditor is required to assess 
periodically whether, in their professional 
judgement, they are independent of the 
Group.

 • The Audit Committee ensures that the 
scope of the auditor’s work is sufficient 
and that the auditor is fairly remunerated.

 • The Audit Committee has primary 

responsibility for making 
recommendations to the Board on the 
appointment, re-appointment and removal 
of the external auditor.

 • The Audit Committee has the authority to 
engage independent counsel and other 
advisers as they determine necessary to 
resolve issues on the auditor’s 
independence.

 • An annual assessment is undertaken of the 
auditor’s effectiveness through a structured 
questionnaire and input from all business 
units and Group functions covering all 
aspects of the audit process. The Audit 
Committee members also participate in this 
assessment, which evaluates audit planning, 
execution, communications and reporting. 
The assessment identifies strengths and 
areas for improvement, which are discussed 
with the auditor and action plans agreed. 
The assessment conducted in 2019 for the 
2018 audit showed that the audit continued 
to be assessed as effective.

Audit tender and appointment 
of external auditor
As advised in the 2018 Integrated Annual 
Report, Anglo American commenced a formal 
tender process for the appointment of a new 
external auditor for the 2020 financial year 
onwards. The tender process was carried 
out as directed by the Audit Committee and 
comprised the following steps:

 • Inviting a number of audit firms to submit 

pre-qualification questionnaires to confirm 
their willingness to participate in the audit 
tender, their global capabilities and their 
assessment of independence

 • Agreeing detailed selection criteria for the 
evaluation of the audit firms and a tender 
timetable to enable a smooth transition from 
the current auditor

 • Interviewing and selecting potential lead 

audit partners

 • Approving the Request for Proposal (RFP) 
that was issued in December 2018 to a 
shortlist of audit firms that met the pre-
qualification criteria.

 • Conducting a number of assessment 

workshops with the proposed audit teams, 
covering audit quality, inclusion and diversity, 
technical accounting and use of technology

 • Receiving and reviewing tender proposals 

 • Oral presentations by the proposed audit 

firms to the Audit Committee

 • Special meeting of the Audit Committee to 
discuss the merits of each firm and their 
respective teams. The Committee 
considered the views of the management 
team, the likely level of disruption as a result 
of any change, audit quality and capacity, 
and the cost proposals presented by  
each firm.

 • Outcomes of the Audit Committee 

deliberations were presented to the Board. 

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The tender process was completed in May 
and on 2 May 2019, the proposed change in 
statutory auditor was announced by the Board. 
From the 2020 financial year, if agreed by 
shareholders, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 
(PwC) will be the Company’s statutory auditor. 
Resolutions to authorise the Board to appoint 
and determine the remuneration of PwC will 
be proposed at the AGM on 5 May 2020.

The Committee would like to thank each 
firm that participated in the tender and 
specifically thank Deloitte for their significant 
contribution to the Group over the years.

Risk management
Risk management is the responsibility of the 
Board and is integral to the achievement of our 
objectives. The Board establishes the system 
of risk management, setting risk appetite and 
maintaining the system of internal control to 
manage risk within the Group. The Group’s 
system of risk management and internal 
control is monitored by the Audit Committee 
under delegation from the Board.

The system of risk management is designed  
to ensure awareness of risks that threaten the 
achievement of objectives. The controls that 
mitigate those risks are identified so that 
assurance can be provided on the 
effectiveness of those controls and a 
determination can be made as to whether  
the risk is operating within the Group’s risk 
appetite. We seek to embed a culture of  
risk awareness into the development of our 
strategic and operational objectives.

The process for identification and assessment 
of the principal risks combines a top-down 
and bottom-up approach. At the operations 
level, a process to identify all risks that prevent 
the achievement of objectives is undertaken. 
Detailed analysis of the material risks at each 
location is performed to ensure management 
understanding of the risk and controls that 
reduce likelihood of occurrence and impact 
should the risk materialise. These operational-
risk profiles contribute to the assessment of 
risks at the business unit level. Executive 
management at each business unit assesses 
risks that threaten achievement of the 
business unit objectives and the status of 
controls, or actions, that mitigate those risks. 
At the Group level, risks are identified through 
assessment of global factors affecting the 
industry and the Group specifically, as well as 
the risks arising from the business unit 
assessments. Materiality of risk is determined 
through assessment of the various impacts 
that may arise and likelihood of occurrence. 
An exception relates to those risks deemed 
catastrophic in nature, where the focus of 
assessment is on impact and status of internal 

controls, given the very low likelihood of 
occurrence. When considering the impact 
of any risk, we assess safety, environmental, 
financial, legal or regulatory, social and 
reputational consequences.

The robust process of identifying and 
evaluating the principal risks was in place 
during 2019 and is ongoing. Regular reports 
on the status of risks and controls are 
presented to executive management teams 
throughout the year. The Audit Committee 
reviews reports on the overall Anglo American 
risk profile on two occasions during the year 
and conducts in-depth reviews of specific 
risks during its meetings over the course of 
the year. Each principal risk is assigned to 
either the Board or the relevant Board 
committees to oversee executive management 
actions in response to that risk. The Audit 
Committee reviews that oversight process on 
an annual basis.

Details of the principal risks are provided on 
pages 46-49.

Risk appetite
We define risk appetite as ‘the nature and 
extent of risk that Anglo American is willing 
to accept in relation to the pursuit of its 
objectives’. Each principal risk is assessed 
as to whether it is operating within the limit of 
appetite for the Group, based on review of the 
external factors influencing that risk, the status 
of management actions to mitigate or control 
the risk and the potential impact should the 
risk materialise. For risks operating beyond 
the limit of appetite, a change in strategy 
may be required. For risks operating within, 
but approaching the limit of, appetite, 
specific management actions may be 
required to ensure the risk remains within 
the limit of appetite.

Risk management and the system  
of internal control
Controls either reduce the likelihood or impact 
of any risk once it has occurred, while the 
identification of material controls – i.e. those 
controls that have the most influence in 
mitigating a risk – is an important input for 
audit planning.

The system of internal control operates on a 
traditional ‘three lines of defence’ approach, 
with operating management implementing 
and monitoring controls on a day-to-day basis, 
and business unit or functional management 
providing a second line of defence through 
regular and frequent oversight of operating 
management’s implementation of controls.  
A centrally managed internal audit department 
provides the third line of defence by reviewing 

the design and operating effectiveness of the 
internal control environment, which includes 
the work performed by the first and second 
lines of defence management teams. Internal 
audit operated in all of the Group’s managed 
businesses in 2019, reporting its work to 
executive management and the Audit 
Committee on a regular basis. The internal 
audit department’s mandate and annual 
audit coverage plans were approved by the 
Audit Committee.

The scope of internal audit work covers the 
broad spectrum of risk to which the Group is 
exposed. The audit of controls associated with 
major operating/technical risks is undertaken 
in conjunction with relevant experts from the 
Technical and Sustainability function, the 
results of which were shared with the 
Sustainability Committee and Audit 
Committee.

In determining its opinion that the internal 
financial controls and internal control and risk 
management environment was effective during 
2019, the Audit Committee considered the 
following factors:

 • The results of internal audit work, including 
the response of management to completion 
of actions arising from audit work

 • The key risk areas of judgement and 
estimation uncertainty within financial 
reporting and mitigating actions taken 
by management

 • The output of risk management work

 • The output of external audit work and 

other assurance providers

 • Issues identified by management 

or reported through whistleblowing 
arrangements, and the results of 
investigations into allegations of breaches 
of our values and business principles.

Reviewing the effectiveness of 
the system of risk management 
and internal control 
The Board, through the Audit Committee, 
fulfils its responsibility in reviewing the 
effectiveness of the system of risk 
management and internal control through 
review of reports submitted over the course 
of the year covering the risk management 
process, adequacy of the internal control 
environment, consideration of risk appetite, 
in-depth reviews of specific risks and the 
results of external audit work. The 
Sustainability Committee also reviews 
technical and safety risks in detail and 
reports its findings to the Board.

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 The steep rise in reports is attributed to 
the successful relaunch communication 
campaign, creating greater awareness 
and fostering a culture of trust among our 
employees and other stakeholders to raise 
their concerns with confidence. The promotion 
of this channel through other relevant 
Group-wide initiatives, policies, and 
programmes, also encouraged a healthier 
‘speak up’ culture. 

The increase in reporting numbers also 
facilitates the opportunity to take early 
remedial actions and enables management 
to address any systemic issues identified. 

The Group reviews, assesses, and where 
necessary, investigates every report received 
through this programme. 

The Audit Committee is charged with the 
responsibility of monitoring and advancing 
the programme on a continuous basis. 

Reviewing the effectiveness of 
internal audit
The Committee assesses the work of internal 
audit on a regular basis through the receipt 
of reports on the progress of the internal 
audit plan and issues arising and through its 
annual committee evaluation. The Committee 
met with the head of internal audit, in the 
absence of management on two occasions 
during 2019. Furthermore, the chair of the 
Committee held regular one-to-one meetings 
with the head of internal audit. This enables 
further evaluation of the work performed.

Whistleblowing programme
The Group operates a multilingual 
whistleblowing facility which uses a reporting 
platform provided by a third party service 
provider. In 2019, the Group enhanced the 
programme. This included appointing a 
new whistleblowing platform service provider 
and rebranding the reporting channel from 
Speak Up to YourVoice. The programme 
continues to facilitate confidential and 
anonymous reporting of a wide range of 
concerns including:

 • People

 • Safety

 • Legal and regulatory (including bribery 

and corruption)

 • Fraud

 • Information management

 • Social and environment.

YourVoice channel is available to our 
employees in our managed operations 
as well as to all external stakeholders, 
such as suppliers, community members, 
and members of the public affected by 
our operation. 

During 2019, we received 505 reports through 
the YourVoice channel, a 55% increase from 
2018. We received a further 248 reports about 
procurement fraud committed by an external 
criminal syndicate in South Africa, and we 
continue to work closely with law enforcement 
authority on this. Of the 505 reports received, 
63% were closed out in 2019, with a 24% 
substantiation rate. Corrective actions were 
taken against substantiated allegations in 
accordance with Group policies.

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GOVERNANCE DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION REPORT

DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION REPORT

An internal evaluation of the Committee 
was undertaken in 2019.

In 2019, the Committee developed a  
new directors’ remuneration policy, the 
details of which can be found on pages 
116-123. We consulted with shareholders 
regarding the changes, and the 
Committee is regularly updated on  
the corporate governance environment 
affecting executive and wider  
employee pay.

   For details of the CEO pay ratio; and  
Gender Pay Gap in respect of Anglo American 
Services (UK) Limited: 
See pages 137 and 139

Role and responsibilities
 • Establishing and developing the Group’s 
general policy on executive and senior 
management remuneration.

 •

 • Determining specific remuneration 

packages for the chairman, executive 
directors, members of the Group 
Management Committee (GMC) and  
other senior management for review  
and approval by the Board.

 • Input and oversight on the reward policy 

for the broader workforce.

 • Consultation with the wider workforce, 
shareholders and other stakeholders 
regarding executive remuneration.

The Committee’s terms of reference are 
available to view online. 

   For more information, visit 
www.angloamerican.com/about-us/governance

Focus in 2019 
 • Development of the new directors’ 

remuneration policy: aligning executive 
remuneration with our business strategy; 
incorporating best practice changes 
and recent changes to corporate 
governance; and further aligning our 
executives with shareholders.

 • Confirmation of incentive results for the 
2018 annual bonus, the 100% vesting 
of the 2016 LTIP and consequently the 
application of the vesting cap.

 • Setting of incentive targets for 2019, 
including the 2019 annual bonus and 
2019 LTIP.

Looking ahead to 2020
 • Implementation of the newly developed 

remuneration policy.

 • Review of corporate governance and 

remuneration trends and any implications 
for the Group.

 • Selection and appointment of an adviser to 
the committee as a result of audit rotation.

Anne Stevens
Chair 
Remuneration Committee

Committee members 
Anne Stevens – Chair  
(with effect from 1 January 2019)

Ian Ashby 
(appointed 1 January 2019)

Byron Grote

Jim Rutherford

Jack Thompson (resigned 30 April 2019)

   For more on biographies and Board 
experience details:  
See pages 86-89

 The chairman, chief executive, Group director  
of people and organisation and the Group  
head of reward also attend meetings of  
the Committee.

 Our new directors’ remuneration 
policy incentivises and supports 
the step change in operational 
and financial performance 
delivered as we unlock the 
potential of our business.”

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Business and strategic context 
With a clear focus on technology, digitalisation 
and sustainability, Anglo American has 
established the building blocks to achieve  
a step change in operational and financial 
performance in the next 3-5 years. The 
Group is adopting an innovative approach 
to sustainable mining by utilising new and 
existing technologies to improve safety, 
reduce its environmental impact, improve 
production, support thriving host communities 
and respond to stakeholder demands such 
as building trust in the provenance of  
products. The FutureSmart Mining™ 
programme provides the framework for this 
innovative approach and the Sustainable 
Mining Plan commits the Company to a  
series of ambitious goals to reduce the 
environmental impact, particularly in relation  
to climate change, greenhouse gas (GHG) 
emissions, and water usage.

New policy
As a Remuneration Committee, we have 
looked to ensure that these ambitious  
strategic goals are reflected and reinforced 
through the directors’ remuneration policy and 
pay arrangements. In this way, we ensure that 
management is sufficiently incentivised; that 
outcomes reflect performance achieved and 
are proportionate to the remuneration of the 
wider workforce; and that returns to 
executives are aligned to the shareholder 
returns delivered. 

Over the past 12 months, the Committee 
has invested time in reviewing the executive 
directors’ remuneration policy to ensure 
the new policy reinforces Anglo American’s 
strategy of unlocking the very significant 
additional potential seen in the business.  
The new policy, which will be brought to a 
shareholder vote at the AGM in May 2020, 
further aligns executive and shareholder 
returns and appropriately reflects 
developments in remuneration governance 
and investor expectations. 

Shareholder support for Anglo American’s 
current remuneration arrangements has  
been strong historically, and we believe  
these arrangements continue to be effective 
and serve our stakeholders well. We are 
therefore not proposing any changes to the 
overall structure of pay or to the quantum of 
incentive opportunity. We feel, however, there 
are some revisions required to further align 
with our strategic priorities over the next  
3-5 years and to bring the policy in line  
with corporate governance changes and 
evolving investor expectations.

Shareholder consultation
During the last quarter of 2019, the Committee 
engaged extensively with shareholders and 
proxy advisors. The Committee found early 
engagement helpful in understanding 
shareholder views and in finalising the new 
policy. In the final round of engagement, with 
shareholders covering c. 60% of issued shares, 
the proposed policy and revisions received 
overwhelming support. I would like  
to thank all those who took part in the 
consultation for their constructive engagement 
and comments.

Summary of proposed changes to policy
The main changes to the executive directors’ 
remuneration policy for 2020 are set out 
below, with a rationale for why we believe 
the changes are appropriate.

1. Mitigating the impact of share price 
volatility on LTIP award values
For LTIP awards made in 2020 onwards, the 
existing cap on vesting value (Cap) will be 
replaced with a reduction to the size of award 
at grant if the Anglo American share price 
declines by 25% or more between consecutive 
award dates. The vesting Cap approach was 
introduced retrospectively in 2017, after the 
grant of an LTIP award following a steep 
decline in the share price and in response to 
investor feedback. In 2018, the Cap achieved 
its goal of constraining windfall gains resulting 
from share price volatility. We feel however, 
that the operation of the Cap creates potential 
misalignment with shareholders as it penalises 
(and disincentivises) strong performance  
post grant rather than addressing the original 
share price decline. The new mechanism is 
more appropriate going forward as it brings 
Anglo American in line with market practice 
and removes the risk of misalignment. This 
new approach better limits the dilutive  
impact of a share price fall, is more 
motivational and more closely aligns the 
interests of executives and shareholders. 

2. Rebalancing the performance  
measures for LTIP awards 
The policy wording on LTIP performance 
measures has been revised to provide some 
flexibility around measure selection for future 
award cycles. This change is intended to 
ensure that the LTIP awards made during the 
life of the policy can be structured to remain 
closely aligned with the Anglo American 
strategic priorities for the relevant three-year 
performance period. 

The proposed measures for the 2020 awards 
are: relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR), 
comprising 50% of the award (down from 70% 
in 2019); ROCE and cumulative attributable 
free cash flow prior to capex, weighted 
15% each and an upweighting to 20% for 
environment, social and governance (ESG) 
measures. For 2020, the ESG portion of the 
award will consist of three measures linked 
to tailings facilities, energy efficiency and GHG 
emissions. This provides a clear link with our 
Sustainable Mining Plan which commits 
us to ambitious goals relating to a healthy 
environment, particularly in relation to 
climate change and GHG emissions.

   For specific details of the performance measures  
and targets for the 2020 LTIP: 
See page 135

3. Rebalancing the performance measures 
in the annual bonus 
The Committee is also proposing to rebalance 
metrics within the annual bonus to better 
reflect our strategic focus and the key 
concerns of our stakeholders. Going forward, 
a minimum of 50% of the bonus opportunity 
will be linked to financial performance (the 
previous policy specifies that this be linked to 
EPS); a minimum weighting of 15% will be 
linked to safety, health and environment (SHE); 
and individual objectives will be weighted no 
higher than 20% (previously 40%). The balance 
of the bonus opportunity will be linked to 
measures based on the Group’s strategic 
priorities. The Committee will retain discretion 
to select the most appropriate measures  
and weightings each year, subject to the 
parameters above, to ensure continued 
alignment with strategic priorities and business 
needs as these evolve over the life of the policy.

For the 2020 annual bonus, we are proposing 
to retain EPS as the single financial measure, 
comprising 50% of the bonus weighting. SHE 
measures focused on injuries, the environment 
and our zero harm commitment will be 
upweighted to 20% of the bonus. Specific 
strategic objectives aligning bonus outcomes 
to delivery of the P101 and FutureSmart 
Mining™ programmes, will comprise 20% of 
the bonus, and individual objectives will be 
weighted at 10% (reduced from 40%).

The Committee will continue to apply a 
discretionary safety deductor to the total 
bonus outcomes to reflect any fatalities 
during the year.

   For specific details of the performance measures  
for the 2020 annual bonus and their weightings: 
See page 135

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INTRODUCTORY LETTER 
CONTINUED

4. Promoting long term executive  
share ownership
The Committee supports the principle of long 
term share ownership that is promoted by the 
UK Corporate Governance Code (the Code) 
and believes that ensuring executives maintain 
a strong holding in the Company provides the 
best alignment with shareholders. The new 
policy focuses on strengthening the level of 
shareholding rather than how that holding is 
achieved. The share ownership requirement 
for executive directors is increased, from 
300% to 400% of salary for the chief executive 
and from 200% to 300% of salary for other 
executive directors. A post-employment share 
ownership requirement is also introduced, 
where departing executive directors are 
required to hold the lower of their shareholding 
on exit and 100% of their required in-post 
share ownership for a period of two years 
post-termination. The level of bonus deferral 
will be reduced from 60% to 50% of bonus 
(deferred 17% for two years and 33% for three 
years), to align more closely with sector 
practice.

5. Bringing executive pensions into line 
with the wider workforce
The Committee supports the principle of 
harmonising pension contributions between 
executive directors and the wider workforce. 
Current pension arrangements within the 
UK workforce range from 8% to 15%, with 
an average contribution rate of 11%. The 
Company has conducted a review of pension 
provisions and concluded that a single pension 
contribution rate, expected to be set at 15%, 
should be applied. The Company plans to 
achieve this by phased increases over a three 
year period from 2020 for those members of 
the workforce currently below this level.

Going forward, new executive directors will be 
appointed on the same company contribution 
rate as the wider workforce. Furthermore, all 
three incumbent executive directors have 
agreed to a reduction to their pension 
contributions from 30% to 25% of salary from 
1 January 2020, with further reductions of 
3.33% each year until parity is achieved by  
the end of this policy. 

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We have also made other minor updates to 
the policy. The 5% limit on annual NED fee 
increases has been removed to reflect that  
we do not adjust NED fees on an annual basis. 
The details on malus and clawback are now 
specifically detailed in the policy. The wording 
relating to good leavers on a change in control 
has been clarified to state that awards are 
pro-rated for time and performance is taken 
into account.

   For more on changes comparing the 2017  
and the 2020 policies: 
See page 114

New share plan rules 
The share scheme rules which govern our 
annual bonus and long term incentive plan 
awards have been reviewed and updated  
to reflect changes to the executive directors’ 
remuneration policy. The plans are intended  
to operate on materially the same basis as  
the Company’s current share schemes but 
include changes to align with developments 
and best practice in corporate governance 
and investor guidance, including revisions to 
the Code. These will be voted on at the AGM 
in May 2020.

Corporate governance changes
We have also taken a number of actions 
in response to the changes to corporate 
governance in the UK, and in formulating 
the new policy have had close regard to the 
principles in the Code of clarity, transparency, 
risk management, proportionality and 
alignment to culture and strategy. 

Expanded remit
The revised Code expands the Committee’s 
responsibility to take into account wider 
employee pay when determining remuneration 
policy and setting remuneration for executive 
directors and senior management. To reflect 
this expanded remit we updated our Terms  
of Reference in July 2019, and the Committee 
has discussed the changes that have been 
made to performance management and to 
remuneration structures. This included the 
introduction of incentives to various below-
GMC level employees, intended to achieve 
the alignment of employee incentives to the 
Group’s strategic targets.

Understanding the workforce voice
To facilitate the process of workforce 
engagement, the Board established a Global 
Workforce Advisory Panel, chaired by our 
senior independent director Byron Grote.  
The extra responsibilities for taking on this  
role are currently not being compensated by 
additional NED fees. Executive pay is one of 
the topics for discussion at the Panel. 

The Board has considered the interests of  
a wider group of stakeholders than only 
shareholders. The Company conducted an 
in-depth global survey of our roughly 60,000 
direct employees and will consider the 
responses in the performance of their duties. 

CEO pay ratio
The updated Directors’ Remuneration 
Reporting Regulations mandate that for 
financial periods starting on or after 1 January 
2019, the ratio of the CEO’s remuneration to 
the pay for an employee at the median, lower 
quartile and upper quartile of the UK employee 
population, must be disclosed. In our report 
last year, we voluntarily disclosed the CEO pay 
ratio at the median, which was 191:1 due to 
the unusually high LTIP vest value as a result 
of share price growth over the LTIP period. 
This year we can confirm that our pay ratio  
at the median is 139:1. While lower than  
last year, this ratio remains elevated owing  
to the LTIP vesting value being driven by the 
large increase in the share price since March 
2017 and a high proportion of CEO pay being 
in the form of a share-based LTIP. 

   For more on CEO pay ratio: 
See page 137

Decision-making
In making decisions on remuneration 
outcomes and policy for the executive 
directors, the Committee has taken into 
consideration: Company performance which 
includes financial performance; progress in 
safety; personal achievements within  
the context of our strategic ambitions around 
innovation; and transforming our portfolio.  
We also consider shareholder opinion and 
shareholder experience, pay for the wider 
workforce, and the wider societal context.  
To avoid conflicts of interest, no executive 
director is present when their pay is 
discussed. We are aware that executive pay is  
contentious and aim to ensure our decisions 
strike a balance between incentivising the 
management team, paying for good 
performance and being equitable in the 
broader context.

Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 Conclusion 
FutureSmart Mining™ is at the heart of 
repositioning our business as we re-imagine 
mining to improve people’s lives. Our new 
remuneration policy ensures that executive 
pay is aligned to and incentivises the delivery 
of that purpose.

Anne Stevens 
Chair, Remuneration Committee

Bonus outcomes after the safety deductor 
were between 58% and 59% of maximum, 
between 7% and 8% lower than the bonuses 
paid in respect of 2018, even though the 
Company’s financial performance was strong 
over this period.

   For more on bonus outcomes: 
See page 127

2017-2019 LTIP outcomes
The shareholder experience over the 
three-year performance period of the LTIP was 
a positive one, with a TSR of 103%, which is 
significantly higher than that of the FTSE 100 
index TSR of 20% and the Euromoney Global 
Mining Index TSR of 33%, resulting in full 
vesting of the TSR component. 

The return on capital employed (ROCE) 
element vested at 94%, based on attributable 
ROCE of 19% for the year. Growth in 
operational cash flow was offset by increased 
capital expenditure of $3.8 billion on growth 
projects. This results in attributable free  
cash flow of $3.2 billion over the three years  
(2018: $3.2 billion), leading to a 31% vest of  
this measure in the LTIP. 

For the first time, ESG measures were 
introduced for the LTIP award granted in  
2017. The ESG measures relating to CO2 
emissions and inhalable hazards vested 
at 100%. 

The LTIP awards will therefore vest at 92.5% 
of maximum.

The vesting Cap that was introduced in 2017, 
which limits the value that can vest, will not 
come into force for the 2019 vesting based on 
current share prices. 

Salaries
The Committee approved a 2% increase to 
executive directors’ salaries in 2020, in line 
with the 2% increase awarded to the Group’s 
UK based employees. The Committee took 
account of appropriate market benchmarks as 
well as pay in the wider workforce. Taking into 
account the reduction in pension contribution, 
equal to 5% of salary, overall levels of fixed pay 
in 2020 will be lower than those in 2019.

The Committee considered the operation of 
the policy in respect of 2019 and the pay 
outcomes for the year to be appropriate and 
reflective of performance.

2019 outcomes 

Safety
The continued focus on achieving zero harm 
has resulted in best ever safety performance 
including a new record low injury rate in 2019, 
which improved by 17% compared with 2018. 
Tragically, we lost four colleagues in work 
related incidents at our managed operations. 
Whilst this represents the lowest level of 
fatalities in our business, any loss of life is 
unacceptable and this will be reflected in pay 
outcomes, with the Committee exercising its 
discretion to apply an 8% reduction to overall 
annual bonus outcomes. As mentioned 
before, our focus on safety will be reflected in 
the upweighting of the SHE measures to 20% 
in the annual bonus for 2020, and the 
continued application of a safety deductor.

Financial performance
The company continues to improve 
operating results, with further improvements 
in productivity and costs delivering a 9% 
increase in underlying EBITDA and a TSR  
of 31% for the year. Anglo American’s profit 
attributable to equity shareholders was 
$3.5 billion, in line with the prior year and 
underlying earnings were $3.5 billion 
(2018: $3.2 billion), enabling a $0.8 billion 
share buyback in the year, and support of 
increased investment in growth projects 
across the business. Production is up 1%  
on a copper equivalent basis.

   For full details of our annual financial results: 
See page 1

Bonus outcomes 
Underlying EPS increased 8% year on year, 
supported by cost and volume improvement 
but impacted by a number of external factors 
including drought conditions in Chile, power 
interruption (load shedding) in South Africa 
and weaknesses in diamonds and coal. EPS 
performance measured using fixed prices  
and foreign exchange (FX) rates was $1.82  
per share and resulted in a 33% vesting of  
the 25% of the annual bonus. The 25% of  
the annual bonus based on actual prices  
and FX rates resulted in a 47% vesting. The 
Committee only adjusts targets or outcomes in 
exceptional circumstances. On this occasion, 
the Committee has adjusted the target for EPS 
at fixed prices to reflect decisions made during 
the year in the best interests of shareholders 
and to avoid misalignment between the 
shareholders and management. 

The Group delivered a best-ever safety 
performance and made further progress 
towards our environmental and health  
goals, resulting in a 90% payment against  
SHE targets. 

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INTRODUCTORY LETTER 
CONTINUED

SUMMARY OF REMUNERATION POLICY CHANGES FOR 2020

Element

2017 policy

2020 policy

PENSION

Maximum 
opportunity

ANNUAL BONUS

Form and 
timing of 
payment

Performance 
measures

LTIP

Operation

 • 30% of salary

 • Newly appointed directors: the same company contribution as the 

wider workforce

 • Incumbent directors: 25% of salary; this level will be reduced by 

3.33% each year until parity is achieved

 • 40% cash award at end of year

 • 50% cash award at end of year

 • 40% deferred into shares for three years

 • 17% deferred into shares for two years

 • 20% deferred into shares for five years

 • 33% deferred into shares for three years

 • At least 50% based on EPS

 • At least 50% based on financial performance

 • Up to 50% based on a scorecard of measures 

 • At least 15% based on SHE measures

covering individual objectives, strategic priorities 
and safety targets

 • Depending on safety performance, overall outcomes 

may be reduced

 • No more than 20% based on individual performance

 • Remainder based on strategic priorities

 • Depending on safety performance, overall outcomes may be reduced

 • Value of award at vesting is limited to twice the face 
value of the award on grant (for 2017, 2018 and 2019 
grants). Any gains above this level will be forfeited 
before the start of the two-year holding period

 • Grant-date award opportunities will be reduced if the Group’s share 

price declines by more than 25% between consecutive award dates;  
the reduction will typically be no less than 50% of the degree of share 
price decline

Performance 
measures

 • 70% based on relative TSR

 • 30% based on a balanced scorecard linked  

to the Company’s KPIs

 • Linked to the Group’s strategic priorities and may include, but  

are not limited to, relative TSR, ROCE, free cash flow (FCF), and 
strategic objectives

SHAREHOLDING GUIDELINES

In-post

 • CEO: 300% of salary

 • CEO: 400% of salary

 • Other executive directors: 200% of salary

 • Other executive directors: 300% of salary

Post-
employment

 • None

NED FEES

 • Lower of the in-post requirement at the time of cessation and  

the actual shareholding at cessation

 • To be held for two years post-employment

Fee increases

 • Fee increases limited to an annual increase of 5%

 • Limit on fee increases removed, a limit on total board fees of £1.25m 

remains in place

MALUS AND CLAWBACK

Trigger events

 • Applies in the event of a material misstatement 
in results, misconduct and a material failing in 
risk management

POLICY ON TERMINATION AND CHANGE IN CONTROL

Performance 
and time

 • For good leavers, a time-pro-rated bonus award 

may be made with the Committee’s approval, and 
will be paid wholly in cash

 • Number of shares vesting under the LTIP will be 
calculated by reference to the extent to which  
the performance conditions have been met

DISCRETION

Formulaic 
outcomes

 • Not specifically detailed

 • Malus and clawback provisions have been strengthened and the time 

period over which they apply has been clarified

 • Clarified and strengthened policy on termination and change in control; 
in particular, clarified that performance to date will be taken into account 
in the adjudication of incentive outcomes, and that time pro-rating will 
be applied, unless the Committee determines otherwise

 • Discretion to adjust the formulaic outcome of the annual bonus and  

LTIP positively and negatively, based on the Group’s underlying 
performance and any additional factors

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Link to strategy

Key features

FIXED PAY

Salary
Recruitment and retention 
of high-calibre executives

 • Reviewed annually by Remuneration Committee
 • Increases based on Group performance, individual performance, levels of 

increase for the broader UK population and inflation

Benefits

 • Include car-related benefits, medical insurance, personal-taxation and financial 

advice, among others

 • Capped at 10% of salary

Pension
Alignment with the 
wider workforce

 • Newly appointed directors: same company contribution as the wider workforce
 • Incumbent directors: 25% of salary (reduced from 30%) from 1 January 2020. 
This level will be reduced further by 3.33% each year until parity is achieved

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Rewards delivery of 
strategic priorities and 
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Deferred shares
Encourages sustained 
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shareholder interests

LTIP

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shareholder return and 
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longer term strategic 
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 • Maximum bonus award of 210% of salary
 • Outcome based on financial, safety, strategic and individual objectives  

subject to a safety deductor

 • 50% of bonus is paid in cash

 • 50% of bonus is deferred into shares (Bonus Shares)
 • One-third of Bonus Shares will vest after two years, with the remaining  

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DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION POLICY

Executive director remuneration 
policy table
The Company’s remuneration policy, as set 
out in the 2016 Annual Report and Accounts, 
received approval from shareholders at the 
AGM held on 24 April 2017. It was intended 
that this policy should apply until the 
Company’s 2020 AGM.

As required, the Company will put the  
new remuneration policy, as set out on the 
following pages, to shareholders for a binding 
vote at the AGM on 5 May 2020. The intention 
is that the revised policy, if approved, will apply 
until the Company’s 2023 AGM.

The table below sets out the key elements 
of executive directors’ pay packages, including 

how each element operates, as well as  
the maximum opportunity and our policy  
in relation to the performance linkage of  
each element.

FIGURE 1: KEY ASPECTS OF THE REMUNERATION POLICY FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Operation

Opportunity

Performance measures

Basic salary levels are reviewed 
annually by the Committee, taking 
account of factors including Company 
performance, individual performance, 
levels of increase for the wider 
workforce and inflation.

Reference may also be made to 
median levels within relevant FTSE 
and natural resources companies. 
Alternative peer groups may be 
considered as appropriate.

The Committee also considers the 
impact of any basic salary increase 
on the total remuneration package.

Any increases awarded will be set 
out in the applicable statement of 
implementation of policy.

Maximum increase of 5% of salary 
per annum, in normal circumstances.

There may be occasions when the 
Committee needs to recognise, 
for example, development in role, 
change in responsibility and/or 
specific retention issues. External 
factors such as sustained high 
inflation may also be a consideration. 
In these circumstances, the 
Committee may award a higher 
annual increase, the rationale for 
which will be explained to 
shareholders in the applicable 
statement of implementation of policy.

The annual bonus is awarded 
based on a combination of 
measures, determined by the 
Committee each year to ensure 
continued alignment with the Group’s  
financial goals, strategic priorities  
and business needs.

The maximum annual bonus 
opportunity is 210% of salary.

The bonus earned at threshold 
performance is up to 25% of the 
maximum. Performance below 
threshold results in zero bonus.

50% of the annual bonus earned 
will be deferred into shares under 
the Bonus Share Plan (BSP), 
vesting 17% after two years and 
33% after three years. 

Dividends are paid on Bonus Shares.

Malus and clawback provisions apply 
as described below.

Individual performance is considered 
for context when awarding any 
salary increases.

At least 50% of the annual bonus is 
linked to financial performance, and at 
least 15% is linked to safety, health and 
environment (SHE) measures. Individual 
performance will be weighted no more 
than 20%, with the balance linked to a 
scorecard of measures reflecting the 
Group’s strategic priorities for that year. 

In addition, depending on safety 
performance during the year, the 
overall outcomes may be reduced.

BASIC SALARY

To recruit and retain 
high-calibre executives

  People

ANNUAL BONUS

To encourage and 
reward delivery of 
the Group’s strategic 
priorities for the 
relevant year.

To ensure, through the 
deferral of a portion 
into shares, that 
longer-term focus is 
encouraged and in line 
with shareholder 
interests.

   Safety and health 

  Environment

  Socio-political

  People

  Financial

  Cost

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Operation

Opportunity

Performance measures

LONG TERM 
INCENTIVE 
PLAN (LTIP)

To encourage  
and reward the 
achievement of long 
term sustainable 
shareholder returns 
and the delivery of 
financial/strategic 
priorities.

To align executive 
director interests to 
shareholder interests.

   Safety and health

  Financial

  Environment

  Socio-political

ALL-EMPLOYEE 
SHARE PLANS

To encourage eligible 
employees to build up 
a shareholding in the 
Company.

  People

PENSION

To provide a market-
competitive level of 
pension provision, 
taking account of the 
provisions for the wider 
workforce, to attract 
and retain high-
performing executive 
directors.

  People

Vesting is based on performance 
measures linked to the Group’s strategic 
priorities and may include, but are not 
limited to, relative TSR, ROCE, FCF, and 
strategic objectives.

Conditional awards of shares or 
nil-cost options are granted annually, 
with a performance period and 
vesting period of at least three years.

Any awards that vest are subject to 
a holding period so that the overall 
LTIP time horizon is at least five years. 
Vested awards may not generally be 
sold during the holding period, other 
than to cover tax liabilities arising  
on vesting.

Dividend equivalents accrue over  
the vesting period and are payable  
in respect of awards that vest. 

Malus and clawback provisions  
apply as described below.

The maximum annual LTIP 
opportunity is 300% of salary.

The Committee reviews the executive 
directors’ LTIP award sizes annually, 
prior to grant, to ensure they are 
appropriate. The Committee intends 
to apply a reduction to award 
opportunities if the Group’s share 
price declines by more than 25% 
between consecutive award dates; 
the reduction will typically be no less 
than 50% of the degree of share 
price decline.

For each performance element, 
threshold performance warrants  
25% vesting of the element, rising  
on a straight-line basis to 100% for 
achieving stretch targets.

Performance below threshold  
results in zero vesting.

Executive directors are eligible to 
participate in applicable all-employee 
share plans on the same basis as 
other eligible employees. In the  
UK these currently comprise the 
Company’s Save As You Earn (SAYE) 
scheme and Share Incentive Plan 
(SIP) on identical terms to other  
UK employees.

Executive directors participate in 
defined contribution pension 
arrangements.

Executive directors have the option 
for contributions which may not be 
paid to a UK-registered pension 
scheme as a result of applicable limits 
(either annual allowance or lifetime 
allowance) to be treated as if paid to 
an unregistered unfunded retirement 
benefit scheme (a UURBS).

Executive directors may request a 
pension allowance to be paid in place 
of defined contribution arrangements.

In line with the award limits applicable 
to the share plan, on the same basis 
that apply to other eligible employees.

All-employee share plans would normally 
operate without performance conditions. 

Newly appointed directors

None. 

New executive director appointments 
will receive the same company 
contribution as the wider workforce.

Incumbent directors 
(i.e. Mark Cutifani, Stephen Pearce, 
and Tony O’Neill)

Incumbent executive directors  
will receive a rate of company 
contributions of 25% (reduced from 
30%) of salary from 1 January 2020. 
This contribution level will be reduced 
further by 3.33% each year until  
parity with the wider workforce is 
achieved. 

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FIGURE 1: KEY ASPECTS OF THE REMUNERATION POLICY FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Operation

Opportunity

Performance measures

Capped at 10% of salary.

None.

The Committee reserves the 
discretion to exceed the ongoing 
maximum level for certain situation-
specific benefits, such as relocation. 
Full details of the exercise of any  
such discretion will be set out  
in the applicable statement of 
implementation of policy.

OTHER BENEFITS

To provide market- 
competitive benefits.

  People

The Company currently provides the 
following ongoing benefits:

 • 28 days’ leave, with encashment 

of any accumulated leave in excess 
of 20 days

 • car-related benefits

 • medical insurance (family)

 • death and disability insurance

 • directors’ liability insurance

 • limited personal taxation and 

financial advice

 • club membership

 • other ancillary benefits,  
including attendance at  
relevant public events.

The Company pays additional 
benefits when specific business 
circumstances require it,  
including costs and allowances 
related to relocation and  
international assignments.

The Company reimburses all 
necessary and reasonable  
business expenses.

Notes to the policy table
The Committee reserves the right to make 
non-significant amendments to the Policy 
without obtaining shareholder approval for  
that amendment.

Malus and clawback
Awards under the annual bonus (including 
both upfront cash payment and deferred 
bonus awards under the BSP) and LTIP are 
subject to malus provisions and clawback 
provisions which may be applied during the 
period of two years after the date  
of vesting. Clawback refers to the recovery of 
paid or vested amounts, and may be  
applied in the following certain circumstances:

 • material misstatement in results;

 • misconduct;

 • material failing in risk management; 

 • error in calculation.

Malus refers to the reduction, including to nil, 
of unvested or unpaid awards. The Committee 
is able to apply malus to awards in the 
circumstances set out above, as well as  
other exceptional circumstances at the 
Committee’s discretion.

Payments from previously agreed 
remuneration arrangements
The Committee reserves the right to make any 
remuneration payments and payments for loss 
of office, notwithstanding that they are not in 
line with the policy set out above, where the 
terms of the payment were agreed (i) under a 
previous policy, in which case the provisions  
of that policy shall continue to apply until such 
payments have been made; (ii) before the 
policy or the relevant legislation came into 
effect; or (iii) at a time when the relevant 
individual was not a director of the Company 
and, in the opinion of the Committee, the 
payment was not in consideration for the 
individual becoming a director of the 
Company. For these purposes, ‘payments’ 
includes the satisfaction of awards of  
variable remuneration and, in relation to 
awards of shares, the terms of the payment 
which are agreed at the time the award is 
granted. Details of any such payments will be 
set out in the relevant year’s Annual Report  
on Remuneration.

Discretion
In addition to the specific discretions set  
out in the policy table above and in the notes 
below, there are a number of other areas  
in which the Committee may exercise 
discretion, including:

 • In respect of the annual bonus and the  
LTIP, the Committee has discretion to  
adjust the formulaic outcome positively and 
negatively based on a holistic assessment  
of the Group’s underlying performance,  
and taking into account any additional 
factors it deems significant.

 • The Committee also has the discretion  

to adjust the performance conditions and 
targets if an event occurs which makes such 
a variation necessary or desirable to ensure 
the conditions continue to be appropriate 
and capable of being measured on a fair and 
consistent basis in line with the Committee’s 
intention in setting the original conditions.

 • Under the BSP and the LTIP rules, the 
Company has the standard discretions 
relating to the operation of share plans, 
including discretion to take appropriate 
action in the event of unforeseen events 
which affect the awards (for example, on  
a variation in share capital) and to settle 
awards in cash, in exceptional 
circumstances.

The exercise of any discretion will be fully 
disclosed in the applicable statement of 
implementation of policy.

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GOVERNANCE DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION POLICYAnglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 For external appointments, the Committee 
may determine that it is appropriate to offer 
additional cash and/or share-based elements 
(i.e. buy-out awards) to replace any 
remuneration opportunity forfeited at a 
previous employer, when it considers this to 
be in the best interests of the Company and its 
shareholders. The terms of any buy-out 
awards will reflect the nature, time horizons, 
performance requirements of remuneration 
forfeited, and the likelihood of such 
requirements being met. The expected value 
of any such buy-out awards will be no higher 
than the expected value of remuneration or 
opportunity forfeited. Any such buy-out 
awards will typically be made under the 
existing annual bonus and LTIP schemes, 
although in exceptional circumstances, the 
Committee may exercise the discretion 
available under the relevant Listing Rule  
9.4.2 R to make awards using a different 
structure. Shareholders will be notified of any 
buy-out awards at the time of appointment.

For internal appointments, any commitments 
made before appointment and not relating to 
appointment will be honoured according to 
their terms.

For external and internal appointments, the 
Committee may agree that the Company  
will meet certain relocation expenses as 
appropriate.

Shareholding guidelines
Within five years of appointment, executive 
directors are expected to hold shares in the 
Company with a value of four times basic 
salary in respect of the CEO and three times 
basic salary in respect of other executive 
directors. The Committee takes into 
consideration achievement against these 
in-post guidelines when making grants under 
the Company’s various incentive plans.

In order to provide further long term alignment 
with shareholders, and in line with the UK 
Corporate Governance Code, executive 
directors will normally be expected to maintain 
a holding of Company shares for a period after 
their employment. Executive directors will 
normally be required to continue to hold the 
lower of the in-post requirement at the time  
of cessation and the actual shareholding at 
cessation. The requirement applies for a 
two-year period post-termination, and applies 
to all share awards granted under the BSP or 
LTIP from 2020 onwards.

Target setting
The Committee has a rigorous approach to 
determining performance measures, their 
weighting and target-setting. Targets are set 
taking into account a number of factors 
including internal and external forecasts, 
market practice, and past performance. The 
Committee reviews carefully targets prior to 
each award to ensure that they remain 
appropriately stretching.

Remuneration arrangements 
elsewhere in the Group
The remuneration arrangements for the 
executive directors outlined in the policy  
are broadly aligned with those for other 
executives serving on the GMC, although 
opportunity levels vary.

In determining remuneration policy and 
structures for executive directors, the 
Committee takes account of and ensures 
appropriate alignment with pay and related 
policy and outcomes for the wider employee 
workforce. The Committee maintains broad 
oversight of policies relating to pay and how 
these are implemented for the wider workforce 
and, through Board engagement, ensures that 
it has a good understanding of the views of 
employees and other stakeholders with 
regards to executive pay.

Approach to recruitment  
and promotion
The remuneration arrangements for a newly 
recruited or promoted executive director will 
reflect the remuneration policy in place for 
executive directors at the time of the 
appointment. The arrangements will therefore 
comprise basic salary, annual bonus, LTIP 
awards, benefits, pension and all-employee 
share plan participation on the bases set out 
above. As described above, any new executive 
director appointments will receive a maximum 
company pension contribution on the same 
company contribution rate as the wider 
workforce.

The initial basic salary level for a newly 
recruited or promoted executive director will 
be set to reflect the individual’s experience, 
salary levels within the Company and market 
levels. Where basic salary is set below the 
level that might be expected, given the 
executive’s relative inexperience, and the 
executive then develops successfully into the 
role, the Committee has the discretion to give 
a salary increase in the year(s) after 
appointment above the standard maximum 
level of 5% per annum, to gradually bring the 
individual to the appropriate salary level over 
two to three years.

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Indicative executive director  
total remuneration at different 
levels of performance
The charts below illustrate how the total pay 
opportunities for the executive directors vary 
under four different performance scenarios: 
minimum, on-target (i.e. in line with the 
Company’s expectations), maximum, and 
maximum plus 50% share price appreciation.

FIGURE 2: INDICATIVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TOTAL REMUNERATION AT DIFFERENT LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE

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Maximum Maximum

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On-target

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Minimum

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Maximum Maximum

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Performance level
Chief Executive

2020 basic salary, benefits and pension
Annual bonus (cash and Bonus Shares)
LTIP

Key assumptions:
Pay element

Minimum

Performance level
Finance Director

Performance level
Technical Director

On-target

Maximum

Maximum +50%

Fixed

2020 basic salary, benefits 
and pension

2020 basic salary, benefits 
and pension

2020 basic salary, benefits 
and pension

2020 basic salary, benefits 
and pension

Annual bonus

None

LTIP

None

50% of maximum bonus 
opportunity

100% of maximum bonus 
opportunity

100% of maximum bonus 
opportunity

25% of maximum LTIP 
opportunity

100% of maximum LTIP 
opportunity

100% of maximum LTIP 
opportunity, plus 50% share price 
appreciation

 • Potential incentive opportunities are based on the maxima set out in the policy table (being 210% of salary in annual bonus, and 300% of salary in LTIP),  

applied to basic salaries effective 1 January 2020, of £1,371,333 for the chief executive, £826,468 for the finance director, and £857,084 for the technical director.

 • The 2019 figures have been used for ongoing non-pension benefits.
 • Dividend accrual has been excluded in all four scenarios; share price movement has been excluded from the ‘minimum’, ‘on-target’ and ‘maximum’ scenarios.
 • Participation in the SAYE and SIP has been excluded, given the relative size of the opportunity levels.

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GOVERNANCE DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION POLICYAnglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019  
 
 
Non-executive directors
Details of the policy on fees paid to non-
executive directors (NEDs) are set out in the 
table below.

   For more on current NED fees: 
See page 132

FIGURE 3: FEES PAID TO NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Element

Purpose and link to strategy

Operation

Company 
Chair fees

To attract and retain a high-
calibre Company Chair by 
offering a market-competitive  
fee level.

The Company Chair is paid a single fee for all of their responsibilities. 
The level of this fee is reviewed periodically by the Committee and 
chief executive, with reference to appropriate market benchmarks, 
and a recommendation is then made to the Board (in the absence of 
the Chair).

Fees are paid in cash, with the flexibility to forgo all or part of the net 
fees to acquire shares in the Company.

Chair  
benefits

To provide market competitive 
benefits.

The Company Chair is entitled to the reasonable use of a car and 
driver.

Reasonable and necessary expenses are reimbursed.

The NEDs are paid a basic fee. Additional fees are paid for chairing or 
being a member of one of the main Board committees, or acting as 
the senior independent director, to reflect their extra responsibilities. 
These fee levels are reviewed periodically by the Company Chair and 
executive directors, with reference to appropriate market 
benchmarks, and a recommendation is then made to the Board.

Fees are paid in cash, with the flexibility to forgo all or part of the net 
fees to acquire shares in the Company.

Reasonable and necessary expenses are reimbursed.

The Company has the discretion to pay an additional fee, up to the 
equivalent of the Committee Chair fee, to a NED should the Company 
require significant additional time commitment in exceptional or 
unforeseen circumstances. Any such fees will be time-limited in 
nature.

Non-executive directors
All NEDs have letters of appointment with the 
Company for an initial period of three years, 
subject to annual re-appointment at the AGM. 
The Company Chair’s appointment may be 
terminated by the Company with six months’ 
notice. All other NEDs have a notice period of 
one month. The appointment letters for the 
Chair and NEDs provide that no compensation 
is payable on termination, other than any 
accrued fees and expenses.

Non-executive 
director fees

To attract and retain high-calibre 
NEDs by offering market- 
competitive fees.

Other fees/
payments

To have the flexibility to provide 
additional fees/benefits if 
required.

Policy on termination and change 
in control

Service contracts

Executive directors
The terms of employment are set out in the 
executive directors’ service agreements which 
are rolling contracts with no fixed term.

Notice periods do not exceed 12 months.

Key terms of the policy on termination and 
change in control follow. The Company’s 
policy on termination is consistent with 
provisions relating to termination of 
employment in the executive directors’ service 
agreements and with provisions in the 
incentive plan rules. Also set out are the key 
terms relating to change in control, where 
there is no termination. There are no provisions 
for enhanced payments in the event of a 
change in control of the Company.

Opportunity

The current maximum 
annual aggregate basic 
fee for all NEDs, excluding 
the Company Chair, is 
£1,250,000.

Any proposed revision to 
this limit would be subject 
to shareholder approval, 
as required under the 
Company’s Articles of 
Association.

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Policy on payments to executive 
directors leaving the Group
In the table below, a ‘good leaver’ is defined as 
an individual who leaves the business for 
reasons including retirement, redundancy, 
death, ill health, injury, disability, or any other 
reason as defined by the Committee. Where 
departure is on mutually agreed terms, the 

Committee may treat the departing individual 
as a good leaver in terms of one or more 
elements of remuneration. The Committee 
uses this discretion judiciously and 
shareholders will be notified of any exercise of 
this discretion as soon as reasonable. A ‘bad 
leaver’ is typically an individual who has been 
terminated for cause.

FIGURE 4: PRINCIPLES OF DETERMINING PAYMENTS FOR LOSS OF OFFICE

‘Good leaver’

Voluntary resignation

Salary and benefits 
for notice period

Salary and benefits continue to be paid to the date of termination of employment, including any notice 
period and/or gardening leave period.

The Company may terminate employment with immediate effect and, in lieu of the unexpired portion of  
any notice period, make a series of monthly payments based on salary and benefits (or make a lump sum 
payment based on salary only). Any monthly payments will be reduced to take account of any salary 
received from alternative employment.

‘Bad leaver’

Immediate 
termination with 
no notice period.

Bonus accrued 
prior to termination

A time-pro-rated bonus award may be made by  
the Company, with the Committee’s approval and 
taking into account performance, and will be paid 
wholly in cash.

Unvested  
Bonus Shares

Normal circumstances
Bonus Shares vest in full on the normal vesting  
date (i.e. awards will not vest early).

No accrued bonus is payable.

No accrued bonus 
is payable.

Awards forfeited.

Awards forfeited.

Unvested LTIP  
awards

Exceptional circumstances 
(e.g. death or other compassionate grounds).

Bonus Shares vest in full, and are eligible for 
immediate vesting.

Normal circumstances
LTIP awards will typically vest on the normal vesting 
date, subject to the achievement of relevant 
performance conditions at the end of the normal 
performance period and, if applicable, released at  
the end of the holding period.

Exceptional circumstances 
(e.g. death or other compassionate grounds.)

LTIP awards may vest and be released on departure, 
subject to an assessment of the achievement of 
relevant performance conditions at that time.

In all circumstances, awards are pro-rated for time  
to reflect the proportion of the performance period 
elapsed at the time of cessation.

Awards forfeited.

Awards forfeited.

Vested LTIP  
awards subject to  
holding period

Normal circumstances
Vested LTIP awards that are subject only to a  
holding period will normally be released in full  
at the end of the holding period.

Exceptional circumstances 
(e.g. death or other compassionate grounds.)

Vested LTIP awards subject to a holding period  
may be released on departure.

If an employee resigns to join a competitor  
(as defined by the Committee), then even those 
vested LTIP awards that remain subject only to  
the holding period will be forfeited.

Outside of these circumstances, such awards  
are released to the employee at the end of the 
holding period.

Awards forfeited.

SAYE and SIP

Outstanding shares and/or options under the Company’s SAYE and SIP are treated in accordance with the relevant HMRC rules.

Other

Limited disbursements (for example, legal costs, 
relocation costs, untaken holiday).

Limited disbursements may be paid at the 
discretion of the Committee.

None.

Malus and clawback

Malus and clawback provisions in the relevant incentive plan rules apply.

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GOVERNANCE DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION POLICYAnglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 Policy on change in control 
(without termination)
In respect of the annual bonus, the Committee 
will determine the most appropriate treatment 
for the outstanding bonus period according to 
the circumstances.

Any unvested Bonus Shares will vest in full at 
the time of the change in control.

Consideration of the views of the 
wider workforce and shareholders
In reviewing and developing the remuneration 
policy, the Committee has taken into account:

 • the internal context for remuneration policy 
design at Anglo American, including the 
remuneration arrangements that apply for 
other employee groups

Any unvested LTIP awards will vest at the  
time of the change in control, with vesting 
determined based on the Committee’s 
assessment of the performance conditions 
and, unless the Committee determines 
otherwise, be subject to a time-based 
reduction.

Any vested LTIP awards subject to a  
post-vesting holding period will be released  
in full at the time of the change in control.

 • recent developments in the governance 
landscape for executive remuneration in 
UK-listed companies

 • the views of our shareholders.

During 2019, the Committee Chair consulted 
with major shareholders and proxy advisors  
on the proposed revisions to the policy (and  
its implementation in 2020), incorporating 
feedback as appropriate. The Committee  
also listens to, and takes into consideration, 
investor views and comments throughout  
the year, and has incorporated all feedback 
received in drafting the policy presented in  
this report.

As a standing item in the annual agenda,  
the Committee reviews in detail how the 
remuneration arrangements for the executive 
directors compare to those for other members 
of the GMC and other executive levels, to 
ensure an appropriate balance between 
internal alignment and line of sight to an 
executive’s own areas of responsibility. The 
Committee welcomes employee feedback  
on the remuneration policy and facilitates this 
through the wider engagement of employees 
on corporate matters as described elsewhere 
in this Annual Report. In addition, many of  
the Company’s UK-based employees are 
shareholders, through the SAYE and SIP 
schemes, and they, like other shareholders, 
are able to express their views on directors’ 
remuneration at each general meeting.

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GOVERNANCE ANNUAL REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION

ANNUAL REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION

Remuneration for 2019 was based on the remuneration policy approved by shareholders at the 2017 
AGM as set out below. Each component of remuneration is designed to reward the accomplishment  
of aspects of the Group’s strategy. 

   For more on the pillars of value: See page 15

Link to strategy

Key features

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Recruitment and retention 
of high-calibre executives

 • Reviewed annually by Remuneration Committee
 • Increases based on Group performance, individual performance, levels of 

increase for the broader UK population and inflation

Benefits

 • Include car-related benefits, medical insurance, personal-taxation and financial 

advice, among others

 • Capped at 10% of salary

Pension
Alignment with workforce

 • 30% of salary

ANNUAL BONUS

Cash
Rewards delivery of 
strategic priorities and 
financial success

Deferred shares
Encourages sustained 
performance in line with 
shareholder interests

LTIP

Encourages long-term 
shareholder return and 
accomplishment of 
longer-term strategic 
objectives

 • Maximum bonus award of 210% of salary
 • Outcome based on underlying EPS and individual/strategic/safety objectives  

subject to a safety deductor

 • 40% of bonus is paid in cash

 • 60% of bonus is deferred into shares (Bonus Shares)
 • Two-thirds will vest after three years and one-third after a further two years
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SHAREHOLDING GUIDELINES

In-post, to align with 
shareholder interests

 • CEO: 300% of salary
 • Other Executive Directors: 200% of salary

   For more on the Purpose to Reward journey See pages 10-11

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS FROM 2020

Metrics

Pillars of value

Rationale

Safety and zero harm

 Safety and health

 • Employee safety is the Group’s first and most important value

Underlying EPS◊

TSR

Group attributable ROCE◊

Attributable free cash fow◊ 
prior to growth capex

Energy efficiency

Greenhouse Gas intensity

Tailings facilities

 Financial

 Financial

 Financial

 Financial

 Environment

 Environment

 Environment

 • EPS links reward to delivery of in-year underlying equity returns to shareholders

 • Creates a direct link between executive pay and shareholder value

 • Measure is split between comparison against sector index (Euromoney Global Mining Index) 

and comparison against local peers (constituents of FTSE 100 index)

 •  ROCE promotes disciplined capital allocation by linking reward to investment return

 • Attributable free cash flow prior to growth capex incentivises cash generation for use either  

as incremental capital investment, for capital returns to shareholders, or debt reduction

 • Improvement in energy efficiency by the end of 2022

 • Improvement in GHG intensity by the end of 2022

 • Implementation of Tailings Standard across the Group's tailings facilities

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UNDERLYING EPS◊

THREE-YEAR SHAREHOLDER RETURN

GROUP ATTRIBUTABLE ROCE◊

$2.75/share

103%

19%

2019

2018

$2.75/share

$2.55/share

2019

2018

103%

285%

2019

2018

19%
19%

2019 PAY OUTCOMES £’000

Mark Cutifani

2019

2018

£1,786

£1,749

Stephen Pearce

£1,636

£1,754

£7,558

£11,859

2019

£1,093

£1,002

£4,555

2018

£1,072

£1,088

£5,540

Tony O’Neill

2019

£1,126

£1,039

£4,723

2018

£1,102

£1,112

£6,358

Fixed

Bonus paid

LTIP paid 

• Fixed pay comprises salary, benefits and pension
• Bonus figures include deferred shares
• LTIP paid includes dividend equivalent amounts

Executive directors are expected to build up and hold a percentage of their salary in shares (300% for the chief executive, 200% for other executive directors).

   For more information see Annual Report on Remuneration See page 134

2019 ANNUAL BONUS OUTCOME

2017 LTIP VESTING

100%

100%

EPS
50% of overall opportunity
Maximum vesting
actual price: $3.41
fixed price: $2.13

Individual objectives
40% of overall opportunity

SHE 
10% of overall opportunity

58% – 59%

Safety deductor  
8% of overall outcome

EPS
20% of overall opportunity
actual price: $2.75
fixed price: $1.82

Individual objectives
Mark Cutifani: 34%
Stephen Pearce: 35%
Tony O’Neill: 35%
of overall opportunity

SHE 
9% of overall opportunity

93%

TSR
70% of overall opportunity
Euromoney Global Mining 
TSR: index + 6% p.a.
FTSE 100 TSR:  
upper quintile

ROCE
10% of overall opportunity
Maximum vesting 
ROCE: 20%

AFCF
10% of overall opportunity
Maximum vesting
AFCF: $3.7 billion

ESG 
10% of overall opportunity

Opportunity

Outcome

Opportunity

Outcome

TSR
70% of overall opportunity
Group TSR: 103%

ROCE
9% of overall opportunity
Group ROCE: 19%

AFCF
3% of overall opportunity
AFCF: $3.2 billion

ESG 
10% of overall opportunity

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ANNUAL REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION  
CONTINUED

The information set out in this section (which 
constitutes the Implementation Report) has 
been subject to external audit.

Executive director remuneration 
in 2019
Figure 5 sets out the remuneration paid to the 
executive directors for 2019.

FIGURE 5: SINGLE TOTAL FIGURE OF REMUNERATION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Executive directors

Mark Cutifani 

Mark Cutifani (2018)

Stephen Pearce

Stephen Pearce (2018)(3)

Tony O’Neill

Tony O’Neill (2018)

Total basic 
salary
£’000

Benefits in kind
£’000

Annual bonus 
– cash and 
Bonus Shares 
£’000

 LTIP(1)
award vesting
£’000

Pension
£’000

Other(2)
£’000

Total
2019
£’000

Total
2018
£’000

1,344

1,318

810

794

840

824

39

36

39

40

34

33

1,636

1,754

1,002

1,088

1,039

1,112

7,558

 11,859

4,555

 5,540

4,723

6,358

403

395

244

238

252

245

11,255

6,722

7,066

275

274

72

37

177

173

15,636

7,737

8,745

(1)  The LTIP vesting level was confirmed by the Remuneration Committee at its meeting on 17 February 2020. As the awards are due to vest after publication of this report, an average share price 
between 1 October 2019 and 31 December 2019, of £20.2548, was used to calculate the value and will be trued up in the 2020 report. The LTIP values shown include dividend equivalent 
amounts of £691,112 for Mark Cutifani, £416,516 for Stephen Pearce and £431,946 for Tony O’Neill. 48% of the value is attributable to a 92% growth in share price since grant. The values of LTIP 
awards that vested in 2019 have been restated using the share price at vesting of £20.09773, see page 131 for more details.
(2)  Other comprises the value of free and matching shares awarded under the SIP and dividend payments from unvested shares.
(3)  For Stephen Pearce, two buy-out awards vested, the second of which has been ‘trued-up’ using the share price at vest of £20.09773. See page 131 for more details.

Basic salaries for 2019
Figure 6 sets out the basic salaries for 2019. 

Benefits in kind for 2019
Benefits for executive directors with a value 
over £5,000 are set out in Figure 7. The 
executive directors also receive tax advice, 
club membership, death and disability 
insurance, directors’ liability insurance, 
medical insurance and other ancillary benefits. 

FIGURE 6: BASIC SALARIES FOR 2019

MARK CUTIFANI
(2018: £1,318)

£1,344

STEPHEN PEARCE  
(2018: £794)

£810

TONY O’NEILL  
(2018: £824)

£840

(all amounts in ’000)

FIGURE 7: BENEFITS IN KIND FOR 2019

Mark Cutifani

Stephen Pearce

Tony O’Neill

Car-related benefits £

31,375

30,006

30,257

Annual bonus outcomes for 2019
Figure 8 shows the annual bonus outcomes 
for 2019. 

The financial element of the bonus is 
measured against underlying EPS targets. In 
line with the prior period, 50% of the earnings 
element of the annual bonus was evaluated 
against fixed prices and FX rates, with the 
remaining portion evaluated at actual prices 
and FX rates. The fixed price and FX rate  
EPS portion is designed to monitor Group 
operational performance, excluding the  
impact of the variations in price and currency 
fluctuations. Both target ranges are illustrated 
in the table on the right, with 25% vesting for 
performance at threshold.

Underlying EPS increased by 8% in 2019, 
supported by continued cost and volume 
improvements, including a strong recovery  
at Minas-Rio but impacted by external factors 
including drought conditions in Chile, power 
disruption (load shedding) in South Africa  
and weaknesses in diamonds and coal. 

EPS assessed at actual prices and FX rates  
for the year was 275 cps (2018: 255 cps) 
corresponding to a 47% (2018: 87%) vesting 
performance. EPS benefited from a 1% 
increase in the average market price of the 
Group’s basket of products.

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EPS assessed at fixed prices and FX rates  
was 182 cps (2018: 152 cps) corresponding  
to a 33% (2018: 29%) vesting performance. 
Vesting of the combined EPS element was 
40% (2018: 58%). The EPS element 
corresponds to 50% of the annual bonus 
award, with the 40% outcome equivalent  
to 20% (2018: 29%) of overall opportunity.

Discretion
Incentives are designed to ensure they drive 
appropriate short- and long-term behaviours 
and it is the Committee’s general preference 
to avoid making any adjustments. However, 
the Committee reviews all incentive outcomes 
to ensure they align with the experience of 
shareholders. On this occasion, the 
Committee approved an adjustment to the 
annual bonus fixed price and FX rates EPS 
targets set at the start of the year to avoid 
penalising participants for making the most 
appropriate commercial decisions during the 
year to address material changes in market 
dynamics, and which were taken in 
shareholders’ best interests. This adjustment 
had a positive 8% impact on the bonus 
relative to the previously-set targets. The 
Committee was satisfied that this adjustment 
was warranted given the overall strong 
financial performance during 2019 and felt  
that it avoided a potentially perverse incentive. 
The committee will take this adjustment into 
account when determining outcomes for 2020. 
The adjustment applied by the Committee was 
not in response to share price movement.

Actual prices and FX rates 

$2.46/share

$3.41/share

$2.75/share 

Fixed prices and FX rates(1) 

$1.78/share

$2.13/share

$1.82/share 

47%

33%

Threshold 

Maximum 

Outcome

Vesting

(1)  Targets adjusted to reflect market conditions combined with company response.

frequency rate, with our total recordable case 
frequency rate (TRCFR) decreasing more than 
20% over the three-year average. There were 
zero Level 4 and 5 environmental incidents 
and, in South Africa, 94% of the at risk 
employee population know their HIV status, 
and 92% of those identified as HIV-positive  
are having anti-retroviral treatment.

Tragically we lost four colleagues in work 
related incidents at the Group’s managed 
operations. Whilst this represents an 
improvement on past results, any loss of life  
is unacceptable and will be reflected in an  
8% reduction to overall bonus results for the 
executive directors and other leaders across 
the group. These fatal incidents highlight how 
important it is for us to continue to improve 
the safety of everyone associated with  
Anglo American, including beyond the 
mine gate.

The executives’ individual objectives reflect  
the Group’s strategic priorities for the year, 
incorporating a combination of quantitative 
and qualitative metrics. Following the end  
of the year, the Committee made a detailed 
assessment of performance, leading to the 
evaluations shown in Figure 11. These results 
reflect a strong performance that saw revenue 
increase by 8% to $30 billion, underlying 
EBITDA grew by 9% to $10 billion and a TSR 
of 31% for the year against a FTSE 100 TSR of 
17% and a Euromoney Global Mining Index 
TSR of 23%. The portfolio was further 
strengthened, with Minas-Rio recovery ahead 
of plan, Quellaveco progressing on track to 
deliver first production in 2022, together with 
progress on a number of growth options within 
copper, PGMs, diamonds and metallurgical 
coal. Our P101 programme was delivered to 
target and significant progress was made on 
our FutureSmart Mining™ programme, with 
testing of bulk ore sorting at El Soldado, Barro 
Alto and at Mogalakwena and a coarse 
particle recovery pilot at El Soldado. 

In 2019, our record on systemic safety, which 
is recognised in the SHE targets, was positive. 
The Group recorded an all-time low injury 

FIGURE 8: ANNUAL BONUS OUTCOMES 
FOR 2019 (CASH AND BONUS SHARES)

FIGURE 9: SHE PERFORMANCE

MARK CUTIFANI
(2018: £1,754)

£1,636

STEPHEN PEARCE  
(2018: £1,088)

£1,002

TONY O’NEILL  
(2018: £1,112)

£1,039

(all amounts in ’000)

Total recordable case frequency rate (TRCFR) 
The Group achieved a 20% reduction, against a target of achieving a ≥15% improvement 
against the prior three year average.

Level 4/5 environmental incidents
No level 4/5 environmental incidents occurred during 2019.

HIV management
The Group achieved the target for both 90% of employees knowing their status and  
90% of employees who are HIV+ receiving treatment.

Fatal Risk Management (FRM)
The Group has critical controls in place for common fatal risks.

Overall 

Weighting

2019 outcome

2.0%

2.0%

2.0%

2.0%

2.0%

2.0%

4.0%

3.0%

9.0%

FIGURE 10: SAFETY DEDUCTOR

8% 

Safety deductor 

A reduction on overall bonus values, reflecting the impact of 
fatalities on executive pay .

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FIGURE 11: ANNUAL BONUS PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT FOR 2019

50% of each executive director’s bonus outcome was assessed against an EPS target, with a 40% result. 40% of the bonus outcomes related to a set of 
individual objectives for the year. The achievement against these objectives are set out for each executive director below. 10% of the bonus outcomes are 
dependent on SHE targets with a 90% result. In addition, bonuses are subject to a safety deductor, which for executive directors resulted in an 8% 
deduction on overall values.

Mark Cutifani

Financial

SHE targets

Personal objectives

Total

Safety deductor

Overall result

Percentage weighting

2019 outcome

50%

10%

40%

100%

A percentage deduction from overall bonus outcomes

–

20%

9%

34%

63%

(8)%

58%

Outcome

13%

Details of personal objectives

Achievement

Portfolio (15%)
 • Deliver targeted progress on major projects

 • Deliver business streamlining projects

 • Identify endowment and Mineral Resource 

opportunities to cover Ore Reserve 
depletion in 2019

 • Quellaveco on-track to deliver first production in 2022. Minas-Rio ramp-up exceeded 
plan, producing 23 Mt in 2019 compared with a sub-20 Mt initial outlook. Building of 
AMV3, the new De Beers vessel, remains on-track. 

 • Andina pillar agreement signed with Codelco; Mototolo acquisition completed; Bokoni/

Atlatsa transaction completed; Moranbah/Grosvenor equalisation transaction 
announced in November 2019. Share buyback programme announced.

 • Offer to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Sirius Minerals Plc 
has been announced, subject to regulatory and Sirius shareholder approval. Focused 
exploration programmes underway in several countries, deployment of portfolio-wide 
approach to near-asset drilling.

Innovation (15%)
 • Deliver further uplift in asset performance, 
including EBITDA improvements through 
cost and volume gains

 • Execute pathways to support production 

growth of 20% by 2023

 • Generated $10 billion of EBITDA at a mining margin of 42%. Year-on-year CuEq 

13%

production increased by 1%, CuEq unit costs flat (FX neutral). 

 • Delivered $0.4 billion of cost and volume improvements, offset by $0.3 billion of 

headwinds including water constraints at Los Bronces, Eskom load shedding, lost 
sales due to rail and port constraints.

 • Implementation of plans on track to achieve 20-25% uplift in CuEq growth, including 

 • Develop innovative technology and digital 

Quellaveco, Metallurgical Coal volumes, De Beers’ new marine vessel.

opportunities to further enhance the 
Group’s value proposition

 • Deploy the Group’s novel  

sustainability strategy

 • Further advances in FutureSmart Mining™, including testing of bulk sorting 

technologies at El Soldado, Barro Alto, and Mogalakwena, and installation of a Coarse 
Particle Recovery pilot plant at El Soldado. De Beers advanced its presence in the 
laboratory grown diamond market via Lightbox, and its blockchain applications 
continue to mature. 

 • Development of five-year sustainability plans per key site remain on-track, and 

scheduled for completion by end-2020. Compliance with sustainability roadmaps 
achieved in respect of communities, environment, and advocacy.

People (10%)
 • Continue to strengthen the GMC and 

functional leadership

 • Embed a culture of safety, high 
performance and innovation

 • Deployment of the Operating Model (OM)

 • Successful execution of critical succession plan for Group Director – South Africa. 

8%

 • Refresh of executive succession plan informed by systematic capability assessment 

of  25+ senior executives. 

 • Re-launch of the Group’s values and associated leadership behaviours with broad 

employee engagement as measured by global employee engagement survey 
conducted in Q4.

 • Deployment of the Group’s Inclusion  

 • OM implementation across the Group continuing at accelerated pace and supported 

and Diversity strategy

by a standard organisation design to be implemented in all managed operations.

 • Women representation in senior management globally increased to 24% (from 21% at 

year-end 2018). 

Overall individual performance

34%

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Stephen Pearce 

Financial

SHE targets

Personal objectives

Total

Safety deductor

Overall result

Percentage weighting

2019 outcome

50%

10%

40%

100%

A percentage deduction from overall bonus outcomes

–

20%

9%

35%

64%

(8)%

59%

Outcome

8%

Details of personal objectives

Achievement

Portfolio (10%)
 • Continue portfolio upgrading, complete 
announced acquisitions and disposals

 • With the technical director, deploy five-year 

capital plan and improve approvals 
process incorporating innovation and 
technology capital

Innovation (15%)
 • Achieve EBITDA improvement in 2019  

and continue to execute plans to deliver 
$3-4 billion improvement by 2022

 • Achieve approvals for share buyback 

programme

 • Bokoni/Atlatsa transaction completed; Moranbah/Grosvenor transaction announced in 
November 2019; Andina wall agreement concluded. Offer to acquire the entire issued 
and to be issued share capital of Sirius Minerals Plc has been announced, subject to 
regulatory and Sirius shareholder approval.

 • An improved integrated planning process incorporates optimised life of mine plans, 

advanced asset option evaluations, and improved project governance. 

 • Generated $10 billion of EBITDA at a mining margin of 42%. Year-on-year CuEq 

13%

production increased by 1%, CuEq unit costs flat (FX neutral). 

 • Delivered $0.4 billion of cost and volume improvements, offset by $0.3 billion of 

headwinds including water constraints at Los Bronces, Eskom power outages, lost 
sales due to rail and port constraints. $3-4 billion improvement target by 2022 remains 
in place.

 • Engage with credit agencies to maintain/

 • $1 billion share buyback programme approved by SA regulatory authorities and 

improve the Group’s rating

implemented.

 • Improve debt repayment profile

 • Credit ratings maintained. Successful execution of debt strategy and capital market 

issues of $2 billion.

People (10%)
 • Build finance team to support Group 

strategic objectives

 • Promote Inclusion and increase Diversity in 

the Finance function

Investor relations (5%)

 • Capital efficiencies for debt equity structures across the Group improved. In Peru, 

achieved a tax stability agreement and accelerated VAT recovery.

 • Successful execution of succession plans for several key Finance roles (Controller, 

9%

Treasury, Tax, Business Assurance).

 • Women representation in Finance increased to 39%, ahead of target.

 • Active and ongoing engagement with shareholders, setting out the progress in achieving 

5%

strategic objectives, as well as operating/financial performance.

 • Detailed planning and execution to manage the impact of activist shareholders exiting 

the share register.

Overall individual performance

35%

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FIGURE 11: ANNUAL BONUS PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT FOR 2019

Tony O’Neill 

Financial

SHE targets

Personal objectives

Total

Safety deductor

Overall result

Percentage weighting

2019 outcome

50%

10%

40%

100%

A percentage deduction from overall bonus outcomes

–

20%

9%

35%

64%

(8)%

59%

Outcome

13%

Details of personal objectives

Achievement

Portfolio (15%)
 • Execute Quellaveco per plan

 • Optimise the configuration of key assets 
and ensure the delivery of key projects

 • Identify endowment and Mineral Resource 

opportunities to cover Ore Reserve 
depletion in 2019

Innovation (15%)
 • Deployment of Group-wide safety 

intervention strategy

 • Deliver operating improvements from 

 • Quellaveco on track to deliver first production in 2022.

 • Minas-Rio ramp-up exceeded plan, producing 23 Mt in 2019 compared with 

a sub-20 Mt initial outlook.

 • Work progressing to develop Mogalakwena expansion options.

 • Greenfield exploration programmes are underway in several countries. Airborne 

geophysics at Tapajos/Alta Florista was completed in 2019, and ground follow-up will 
continue in 2020. A portfolio-wide approach to near-asset drilling has been deployed.

 • Recorded a further 20% year-on-year improvement in total recordable fatal incidents. 

13%

Regrettably, four work related fatalities were recorded, representing the Group’s lowest 
fatal injury count on record. Platinum recorded zero fatalities from managed operations 
in 2019, the first time ever. 

implementation of OM and P101 initiatives

 • Safety site reviews 100% complete. Verification audits of management actions 

 • Develop and implement a suite of 

FutureSmart Mining™ technologies

 • Commence implementation of a digital 

strategy

 • Execute strategy to ensure critical assets 
have integrity and maintenance strategies 
to support the longer-term production plan

People (10%)
 • Execute development plan for technical 
talent with an emphasis on capability  
and diversity

 • Deployment of the OM

allocated to each site are underway.

 • OM and P101 initiatives delivered in-line with targets, including a 15% year-on-year 

improvement in shovel performance. Longwall automation delivered record production. 
Record processing throughputs achieved at several sites. The 2019 underlying EBITDA 
impact of P101 initiatives was 33%, ahead of target.

 • Digital project milestones are on-track, including a Group-wide data lake supporting 
the P101 programme. Also, longwall cavity prediction tools, reserve reporting tools, 
assisted core logging, and other digital initiatives are gaining traction. 

 • Optimised asset tactics deployed at 43 sites during 2019, and all identified P101 

equipment work has commenced.

 • Talent reviews conducted on all technical disciplines lead to an increase in cross-BU 

9%

appointments.

 • All General Managers (GM) went through a thorough capability assessment and are 

equipped with a robust individual development plan to ensure consistency of 
leadership capabilities across the Group.

 • Regular face-to-face engagement with GMs to ensure collective ownership and 

effective execution of the group-wide performance improvement initiatives.

 • OM implementations across the Group continuing at accelerated pace and supported 

by a standard organisation design to be implemented in all managed operations. 
Operational risk management integrated into work management. Ongoing coaching 
of operational leaders on the use of OM tools to identify, prioritise and execute 
P101 initiatives.

Overall individual performance

35%

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assessed against the overall operational and 
financial performance of the business. In 2019, 
the benefits were felt from product and market 
diversification with strong PGMs and iron ore 
prices offsetting weaknesses in diamonds and 
coal, and the effects of reductions in copper 
production through lack of water in Chile and 
power outages in South Africa.

The personal performance outcomes set out 
in the previous pages, combined with the 40% 
EPS achievement and an overall safety 
performance of 90%, have generated overall 
bonus outcomes of 63%, 64% and 64%. 
When applied to the maximum bonus of  
210% of salary, these performance outcomes 
translate into bonuses of £1,778,699, 
£1,088,993, and £1,129,334 for Mark Cutifani, 
Stephen Pearce and Tony O’Neill respectively.

Once the safety deductor of 8% for 2019 is 
applied to this outcome, the resultant bonus 
values are £1,636,403, £1,001,873, and 
£1,038,987.

40% of the total bonus is payable in cash, with 
60% deferred into Bonus Shares. Two-thirds 
of the Bonus Shares will vest after three years, 
subject to continued employment; the 
remaining third will vest after five years.

LTIP award vesting
In 2017, Mark Cutifani, Stephen Pearce and 
Tony O’Neill received LTIP grants of 366,606, 
220,944 and 229,129 conditional shares 
respectively, with vesting subject to:

(a)  the Group’s TSR performance relative to:

(i)  the Euromoney Global Mining Index; and 
(ii)  FTSE 100 constituents over the 

three-year period to 31 December 2019; 

(b)  Group attributable ROCE in year to  

31 December 2019;

(c)  three year Group attributable FCF to 

31 December 2019;

(d)  CO2 emissions; and

(e)  inhalable hazards.

Performance over the three year period was 
strong, with shareholders seeing a TSR of 
103.4%, well above the FTSE 100 index TSR 
of 20% and the Euromoney Global Mining 
Index TSR of 33.5%. Return on capital and 
operational cash flow were adversely impacted 
by increased capital expenditure on growth 
projects. 

As outlined in Figures 12 and 13, the 2017 LTIP 
performance assessment resulted in an overall 
achievement of 92.5%. At a 92.5% vest and 
based on current share price, the Cap on 
vesting value does not come into effect. 

Discretion
The Committee approved no adjustments to 
the LTIP targets or outcome.

Restatement of 2016-2019 LTIP vesting
The LTIP amounts shown in last year’s report 
in respect of the LTIP’s granted in 2016 were 
calculated on an ‘expected’ basis using an 
assumed share price of £16.716. The value of 
these shares at vesting is detailed in Figure 14.

In accordance with the rules of the Cap, the 
number of shares to be forfeited is determined 
using the average share price over the three 
months to vest, which was £18.26013. This 
resulted in the forfeit of a higher number of 
shares by each executive than was shown in 
last year’s report.

FIGURE 12: PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT FOR 2017 LTIP AWARDS

Measure

Euromoney Global Mining  
Index TSR  
(47% of total award)

FTSE 100 constituents TSR  
(23% of total award)

Group attributable ROCE  
(10% of total award)

Accumulative free cash flow(1) 
(10% of total award)

CO2 emissions 
(5% of total award)

Inhalable hazards 
(5% of total award)

Threshold 
performance  
(25% vesting)

Stretch 
performance 
(100% vesting)

33.5% 
(index TSR)

14.5% 
(median TSR)

56.6%
(index TSR  
+ 6% p.a.)

54.4%
(upper  
quintile TSR)

Actual  
performance

103.4%
(index TSR + 
16.6% p.a.)

Vesting  
outcome

100%

103.4%

100%

10%

20%

19.16%

$3.2 billion

$3.7 billion

$3.2 billion

20% reduction 
by end of 2019

22% reduction 
by end of 2019

6% reduction 
by end of 2019

10% reduction 
by end of 2019

24%

14%

94%

31%

100%

100%

(1)  Throughout the Remuneration Report, this cashflow target is measured as 2017-2019 cumulative attributable free cash flow 

(AFCF) at fixed price and FX rates.

FIGURE 13: TOTAL OUTCOME INCLUDING IMPACT OF THE CAP (2017 LTIP)

Mark Cutifani  
(maximum opportunity 300% of salary)

Stephen Pearce 
(maximum opportunity 300% of salary)

Tony O’Neill  
(maximum opportunity 300% of salary)

Capped

Dividend 
equivalents on

92.5%(1)

value(2) 

vested value(3)

£6,866,390

£7,715,590

£691,112

£4,138,197

£4,649,987

£416,516

£4,291,499

£4,822,249

£431,946

(1)  This does not include dividend equivalents.
(2)  2017 LTIP vesting does not exceed the Cap. Values based on a share price of £20.2548. See note (1) to Figure 5 for  

further information.

(3)  Based on shares received on the vested amount, using the average share price for 1 October to 31 December 2019  

of £20.2548.

FIGURE 14: TOTAL OUTCOME INCLUDING IMPACT OF THE CAP (2016 LTIP) – RESTATEMENT

Mark Cutifani

Stephen Pearce(4)

Tony O’Neill

Number of 
shares vesting(1)

Actual 
number of 
shares vesting(2)

Actual value 
of award at

vesting(3)

Dividend 
equivalents  
value

610,139

558,544

£11,225,465

£633,908

–

301,462

£5,428,738

£110,962

327,083

299,424

£6,017,738

£339,825

(1)  Number of shares vesting under the Cap determined by share price of £16.716 as stated in the 2018 Annual Report. 
(2)  Number of shares vesting under the Cap is determined by average share price for three months prior to vesting of £18.26013.
(3)  The share price on vesting was £20.09773.
(4)  For Stephen Pearce two awards vested, both granted as buy-outs on joining. 203,692 shares vested in July 2018. 97,770  

shares vested in March 2019 and are restated using the share price at vesting of £20.09773.

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Other director remuneration  
in 2019

Non-executive director remuneration
Figure 16 sets out the remuneration paid to 
the Company’s NEDs in 2019. Fees shown 
include any additional fees paid in respect of 
chairing or being a member of one of the 
Board’s committees or acting as the senior 
independent director.

The current annual fees for non-executive 
directors are set out below:

 • Chairman – £700,000(1) 

 • Non-executive director base fee – £90,000

 • Chair of the Audit, Remuneration or 
Sustainability Committee – £30,000

 • Senior independent director – £30,000

 • Committee membership – £15,000 for 

serving on each of the Audit, Remuneration 
or Sustainability Committees; £10,000 for the 
Nomination Committee

(1) 

Includes service on any Board committee.

Payments for past directors
In addition to retirement benefits, the 
Company continues to provide seven former 
executive directors with private medical 
insurance arrangements. The annual cost to  
the Company is minimal. The Committee 
continues to meet these longstanding 
commitments, but no new commitments have 
been made recently or will be made in future. 

As announced previously, the former Finance 
Director, René Médori, was entitled to receive 
a pro-rata vesting of his 2016 LTIP, which as 
set out in last year’s report, vested at 100%. 
René Médori received in total 261,341 shares, 
valued at £5,252,361 using a vesting share 
price of £20.09773. 

GOVERNANCE ANNUAL REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION

ANNUAL REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION  
CONTINUED

External directorships
Executive directors are not permitted to hold 
external directorships or offices without the 
prior approval of the Board. If approved, they 
may each retain the fees payable from only 
one such appointment.

In the year, Mark Cutifani retained fees for one 
external directorship, at Total SA, amounting to 
€96,356 for 2019. Stephen Pearce retained 
fees for one external directorship, at BAE 
Systems plc, amounting to £51,167 for 2019.

Pension
The pension contribution amounts in Figure 15 
should be read in conjunction with the 
following information:

 • the total amount of pension contributions 

treated as having been paid into the 
UURBS for Mark Cutifani, Stephen Pearce 
and Tony O’Neill is £393,336, £60,768 and 
£242,088 respectively

 • contributions treated as being paid into 

the UURBS earn a return equivalent to the 
Group’s pre-tax sterling nominal cost of 
debt, capped at a rate determined by 
the Committee. The total return earned 
in 2019 was £38,335 for Mark Cutifani, 
£4,608 for Stephen Pearce, and for 
Tony O’Neill £21,297

 • as at 31 December 2019, the total balance 
due to executive directors in relation to the 
UURBS was £1,682,861. Retirement 
benefits can only be drawn from the UURBS 
if a member has attained age 55 and has left 
Group service.

FIGURE 15: PENSION FOR 2019

DC contribution 
(£’000)

Cash allowance 
(£’000)

UURBS 
contribution 
(£’000)

NIC paid by 
Company 
(£’000)

Mark Cutifani

Stephen Pearce

Tony O’Neill

£10

£10

£161

£393

£61

£242

£22

Total 
(£’000)

£403

£244

£252

FIGURE 16: SINGLE TOTAL FIGURE OF REMUNERATION FOR NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Non-executive directors

Stuart Chambers

Ian Ashby

Marcelo Bastos(1)

Nolitha Fakude(2)

Byron Grote

Sir Philip Hampton(3)

Hixonia Nyasulu(1)

Mphu Ramatlapeng

Jim Rutherford

Anne Stevens

Jack Thompson(4)

Total fees 
2019
£’000

Benefits in 
kind 2019

£’000(5)

Total
2019 
£’000

Total fees 
2018 
£’000

Benefits in  
kind 2018

£’000(5)

Total
2018 
£’000

700

132

77

78

169

15

101

126

139

44

5

705

132

77

78

169

15

101

126

139

44

700

91

101

126

156

91

111

106

126

7

707

91

101

126

156

91

111

106

126

(1)  Marcelo Bastos and Hixonia Nyasulu were appointed during 2019; which therefore includes part-year figures.
(2)  Nolitha Fakude resigned as a NED on 31 August 2019 following her appointment to the GMC in September 2019. The figure 

above relates only to her NED fees during the year.

(3)  Sir Philip Hampton resigned from the Board with effect from 31 December 2018.
(4)  Jack Thompson resigned from the Board during 2019; which therefore includes part-year figures.
(5)  Relates to travel expenses during the year.

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 Scheme interests granted  
during 2019
The information in this section has been 
subject to external audit.

Figure 17 summarises the deferred bonus 
awards and longer-term, conditional share 
awards granted to executive directors during 
2019. Receipt of these long-term awards is 
dependent on the Group’s performance over 
2019-2021, and to the maximum vesting value 
imposed by the Committee, as detailed below.

The value of Bonus Shares awarded to 
directors in respect of 2019 is included in the 
annual performance bonus figures, set out in 
Figure 8. They are also included in Figures 17 
and 18.

FIGURE 17: SUMMARY OF CONDITIONAL SHARE AWARDS AND OPTIONS GRANTED IN 2019

Type of award

Bonus 
Share Plan

LTIP share 
awards

Performance 
measure

Vesting schedule

Performance
period end

Director

Basis of award

Number of 
shares awarded

–

–

–

Mark Cutifani

60% of bonus

Stephen Pearce 60% of bonus

Tony O’Neill

60% of bonus

51,971

32,236

32,956

Face value 
at grant(1)

£1,052,309

£652,715

£667,293

31/12/2021

Mark Cutifani

300% of salary

199,196

£4,033,321

Stephen Pearce 300% of salary

120,050

£2,430,772

Tony O’Neill

300% of salary

124,497

£2,520,815

TSR vs. 
Euromoney 
Global Mining 
Index (47%)

25% for TSR
equal to the Index;
100% for the Index
+6% pa or above

TSR vs. 
FTSE 100 
constituents 
(23%)

25% for TSR  
equal to median;  
100% for 80th percentile 
or above

Balanced 
Scorecard  
30%

ROCE (10%)(2)
25% for 12%;
100% for 20%

Cumulative attributable free 
cash fow (10%)

Water Management Standard 
(7%)

Employee wellbeing (3%)

(1)  The face value of each award has been calculated using the share price at time of grant, £20.248, for the BSP and LTIP awards. As receipt of the LTIP awards is conditional on performance,  
the actual value of these awards may be nil. In addition, the maximum value that may be received from the LTIP in the year of vesting is limited for each executive director to 200% of the face 
value at grant. Any value over this level will be forfeited. Vesting outcomes will be disclosed in the Remuneration Report for 2021.

(2)  ROCE target reduced in 2019 compared to 2018, to reflect investments including P101, Quellaveco, and other transformation activities. 

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ANNUAL REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION  
CONTINUED

Total interests in shares
Figure 18 summarises the total interests of the 
directors in shares of Anglo American plc as at 
31 December 2019. These include beneficial 
and conditional interests.

As already disclosed, Mark Cutifani is 
expected to hold interests in shares to a value 
of three times basic salary (built up over five 
years), and for Stephen Pearce and 

Tony O’Neill to a value of two times salary.  
At the date of preparation of this report,  
Mark Cutifani has net shareholdings (including 
Bonus Shares) equal to 1425% of basic salary,  
572% for Stephen Pearce and 1231% for  
Tony O’Neill, calculated using the average 
share price between 1 October and 
31 December 2019 of £20.2548.

Differences from 31 December 2019  
to 19 February 2020
Mark Cutifani’s, Stephen Pearce’s and  
Tony O’Neill’s interests increased by 28, 
26 and 28 shares respectively during the 
period between 31 December 2019 to 
19 February 2020, as a result of the 
acquisition of shares under the SIP. Their 
total holdings therefore increased to 
1,761,244; 712,077; and 1,016,832 
respectively. There have been no other 
changes in the interests of the directors in 
shares between 31 December 2019 and 
19 February 2020.

FIGURE 18: SHARES IN ANGLO AMERICAN PLC AT 31 DECEMBER 2019

Conditional 
(no performance conditions)

Conditional 
(with performance conditions)

Total

Directors

Mark Cutifani

Stephen Pearce

Tony O’Neill

Stuart Chambers

Ian Ashby

Marcelo Bastos

Byron Grote(1)

Hixonia Nyasulu

Mphu Ramatlapeng

Jim Rutherford

Anne Stevens

Former directors

Nolitha Fakude(2)

Jack Thompson(1) (3)

Beneficial

274,126

159,582

Within a  
holding period

BSP 
Bonus Shares 

392,030

298,300

–

73,682

120,354

210,369

190,147

9,558

–

940

39,396

–

7,094

34,261

2,122

2,035

14,950

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

SAYE/SIP

LTIP

Other

8,695

3,841

3,394

788,065

474,946

492,540

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1,761,216

712,051

1,016,804

9,558

–

940

39,396

–

7,094

34,261

2,122

2,035

14,950

(1) 
Included in the beneficial interests of Byron Grote and Jack Thompson are shares held via unsponsored ADRs. 
(2)  Nolitha Fakude resigned as a NED with effect from 31 August 2019, her interests are shown at her resignation date.
(3)   Jack Thompson resigned with effect from 30 April 2019, his interests are shown at his resignation date.

Statement of implementation  
of policy in 2020
The Group’s proposed policy on executive 
director remuneration is shown in the policy 
statements in Figure 1. Figure 19 summarises 
how that policy will be implemented in 2020.

The annual bonus measures in 2020 are 
considered by the Board to be commercially 
sensitive, although they will be disclosed in the 
2020 remuneration report. Specific details of 
the individual and strategic performance 

targets for 2020 will also be included in the 
2020 Annual Report on Remuneration.

In line with the proposed policy, the weighting 
of the TSR element of the 2020 LTIP has 
been lowered to 50% (from 70%). Financial 
measures based on ROCE and AFCF prior  
to growth capex will account for 15% each 
(previously 10%). ROCE ensures executive 
remuneration outcomes are linked to the 
strategic goal of disciplined capital allocation. 
AFCF ensures executives are rewarded for 

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 success in the Group’s goal of reducing net 
debt through cash generation.

AFCF prior to growth capex has been selected 
in response to planned expenditure in support 
of growth.

Climate change continues to be one of the 
defining challenges of our time. Considerations 
regarding climate change and the broader 
environmental impact of our business are an 
important focus of our strategic planning and 
business decision making. We have identified 
three key priorities within our environmental 
strategy, with measurable targets and goals to 
ensure a linkage between executive pay and 
attainment of our environmental targets. 

efficiency by 2030 against a 2016 baseline. In 
2019, the GHG emission target for 2020 was 
met a year ahead of schedule, but the Group 
is currently finding challenges around meeting 
the energy efficiency target. 

For the three year performance period of the 
LTIP we have rebased to achievement at the 
end of 2019, and set stretching targets relating 
to increasing our energy efficiency and 
reducing GHG intensity (6% weighting each).

We also have a 8% weighting on the 
implementation of the Anglo American 
Standard on tailings (which exceeds industry 
standards) – a key deliverable for the  
global industry.

The broader goals within the Sustainable 
Mining Plan are a 30% net reduction in GHG 
emissions and a 30% improvement in energy 

The three-year cumulative AFCF prior to 
growth capex target within the LTIP is 
considered by the Board to be commercially 

FIGURE 19: SUMMARY OF KEY REMUNERATION ASPECTS IN 2020

sensitive; disclosing it will enable competitors 
to derive information as to our detailed 
business plan. The actual targets, along with 
the outcomes, will be disclosed in the 2022 
remuneration report. The definition of AFCF 
prior to growth capex can be found on  
page 229. 

Outstanding LTIP awards
As explained in the 2016 Annual Report on 
Remuneration, the value that can be received 
from awards granted from 2017 to 2019 is 
limited to twice the face value at grant.

Element

Basic  
salary

Annual  
bonus 

Long Term 
Incentive Plan 
(LTIP)

Financial measure, 
weighting and 
component detail

Strategic measure, 
weighting and 
component detail

SHE/ESG measure, 
weighting and  
component detail

Personal measure, 
weighting and 
component detail

Director

Level

–

–

–

–

Mark Cutifani

£1,371,333 (2% increase)

EPS (50%)
Half on 
performance at  
outturn prices and 
FX and half on 
performance at 
fixed prices and FX

Strategic (20%)
Strategic objectives 
supporting the 
Group’s delivery on 
portfolio, innovation 
and people

SHE (20%)
Safety objectives 
focussing on  
elimination of  
fatalities, environment, 
and injuries

Stephen Pearce

£826,468 (2% increase)

Tony O’Neill

£857,084 (2% increase)

Personal 
(10%)

Mark Cutifani

210% of salary

Stephen Pearce

210% of salary

Tony O’Neill

210% of salary

Safety deductor 
At the discretion of the Remuneration Committee, based on fatalities during the year.

Mark Cutifani

300% of salary

Stephen Pearce

300% of salary

Tony O’Neill

300% of salary

–

TSR (50%)
TSR vs. 
Euromoney Global 
Mining Index (33%)
25% for TSR equal 
to Index 
100% for Index +6% 
pa or above

TSR vs. FTSE 100 
(17%)
25% for TSR equal 
to median 
100% for 80th 
percentile  
or above

ROCE (15%)
25% for 12% 
100% for 20%

Attributable free 
cash fow prior to 
growth capex 
(15%)

–

Energy  
efficiency (6%)
25% for 4% improvement 
in energy efficiency
100% for 10% 
improvement

GHG intensity (6%)
25% for 5% improvement 
in GHG intensity
100% for 15% 
improvement

Tailings facilities (8%)
100% for 100% 
implementation of the 
Anglo American Standard 
on tailings, across all  
Group tailings facilities

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ANNUAL REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION  
CONTINUED

FIGURE 20: TEN-YEAR TSR PERFORMANCE

Remuneration disclosures

Ten-year remuneration and returns
Figure 20 shows the Group’s TSR 
performance against the performance of 
the FTSE 100 index from 1 January 2010 to 
31 December 2019. The FTSE 100 index was 
chosen as this is a widely recognised broad 
index. The TSR performance since 2013, 
when the current chief executive took office, 
versus the FTSE 100 index is positive.

TSR is calculated in US dollars, and assumes 
all dividends are reinvested. The TSR level 
shown as at 31 December each year is the 
average of the closing daily TSR levels for the 
five-day period up to and including that date.

Figure 21 shows the total remuneration  
earned by the incumbent chief executive  
over the same ten-year period, along with  
the proportion of maximum opportunity 
earned in relation to each type of incentive. 
The total amounts are based on the same 
methodology as for Figure 5.

FIGURE 21: CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REMUNERATION

Financial year ending

Cynthia Carroll

Total remuneration  
(single figure, £’000)

Annual bonus  
(% of maximum)

LTIP  
(% of maximum)

BSP Enhancement 
Shares  
(% of maximum)

Mark Cutifani

Total remuneration  
(single figure, £’000)

Annual bonus  
(% of maximum)

LTIP  
(% of maximum)

31 December 
2010

31 December 
2011

31 December 
2012

31 December 
2013

31 December 
2014

31 December 
2015

31 December 
2016

31 December 
2017

31 December 
2018

31 December 
2019

4,235

8,113

3,203

1,462

88%

94%

35%

67%

50%

96%

50%

28%

0%

100%

0%

0%

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

5,305

3,725

3,462

3,996

6,693

15,636

11,255

65%

60%

36.5%

87.5%

76.9%

63.4%

58%

–

–

50%

0%

50%

100%

92.5%

FIGURE 22: CHANGE IN CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REMUNERATION COMPARED TO UK EMPLOYEES

Chief executive

£’000

% change 

London employees(2) 

Average % change 

Salary

1,344

2.0

6.5

Benefits(1)

39

7.3

7.9

Bonus

1,636

(6.7)

13

(1)   Benefits for London employees comprise pension and car allowances (where applicable), these being the most material.
(2)   Annual salary increase was 2% for London employees, the 6.5% and 7.9% include pay increases resulting from promotions, and the resultant increase in bonus and benefit levels.

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Anglo American plc Integrated Annual Report 2019 Source: Datastream 10050015020020092010201120122013201420182019201720162015Value of a hypothetical $100 investmentChange in the chief executive’s 
remuneration in 2019 relative to  
UK employees 
Figure 22 sets out the chief executive’s basic 
salary, benefits and annual bonus amounts for 
2019 and the year-on-year change. We show 
the average change in each element for 
London employees below GMC level, which is 
considered to be the most relevant employee 
comparator group given the Group-wide 
nature of roles performed at the corporate 
head office.

The table opposite shows the required  
chief executive pay ratio for 2019, and the 
methodology used to calculate the ratio.  
At 139:1 the chief executive’s pay ratio at  
the median is lower than the median ratio of 
191:1 that we voluntarily disclosed for 2018. 
The ratio of 139:1 reflects the high value of  
the LTIP vesting in 2019, resulting from the 
significant increase in the share price over the 
three year life of the award. The structure of 
executive pay is heavily weighted to share-
based long-term incentives, and as such share 
price appreciation has a greater impact on the  
chief executive’s pay level than that of the 
wider workforce.

FIGURE 23: DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT FOR 2019

Distribution statement

Underlying earnings(1)

Dividends payable for year to  
Company shareholders

Dividends payable for year to  
non-controlling interests

Payroll costs for all employees

Employee numbers

$m

% change 

$m

% change

$m

% change

$m

% change

’000

% change

(1)  Please see page 153 for details on how underlying earnings are calculated.

FIGURE 24: 2019 AGM SHAREHOLDER VOTING

Vote

2018 Implementation report

2017 Remuneration Policy

Financial year ending 

2019

CEO pay ratio

25th percentile employee

Median percentile employee

75th percentile employee

Method  
used

25th  
percentile

Median 
percentile

75th  
percentile

Option A

215:1

139:1

63:1

Salary

£41,706

£54,810

£108,200

Total remuneration

£52,301

£80,811

£178,410

Notes on methodology 
Option A has been used to calculate the ratio as this uses the full-time equivalent pay and benefits for all UK employees  
during the year, and is therefore a better representation of employee pay. 
The employees at the 25th, 50th and 75th percentiles have been determined on the snapshot date of 31 December 2019,  
the last day of the financial year. Each employee was a full-time employee during the year.
The salary, benefits and share plan data has been taken on a full-time equivalent basis, however the annual bonus amounts  
have been taken on an estimated basis. All other elements were calculated in line with the methodology used for the  
chief executive.
The employee at the 50th percentile does not participate in a long-term incentive plan and does not receive all benefits  
applicable to the chief executive. Therefore the ratio is not a direct comparison to the total remuneration of the chief executive.

Distribution statement for 2019
Figure 23 sets out the total expenditure on 
employee reward over 2019, compared to 
profit generated by the Company and the 
dividends received by investors. Underlying 
earnings are shown, as this is one of the 
Group’s key measures of performance, while 
employee numbers help put the payroll costs 
of employees into context.

2019

3,468

7

1,422

10

759

(13)

2018

3,237

(1)

1,291

109

873

30

3,467

3,490

(1)

63

(2)

4

64

(7)

Number of votes

For

Against

Abstain

961,964,923
(92.07%)

82,858,529
(7.93%)

875,719,701
(92.91%)

66,854,666
(7.09%)

5,284,796

3,153,118

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ANNUAL REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION  
CONTINUED

FIGURE 25: EXTERNAL ADVISERS AND FEES

Advisers

Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP (PwC)

Mercer Kepler 

Deloitte LLP (Deloitte)

Appointed by the Company, with  
the agreement of the Committee, to 
support and advise on the Group's 
incentive arrangements, in addition to 
the provision of specialist valuation 
services and market remuneration 
data. Provided services to May 2019, 
after which PwC were appointed as 
the Group’s external auditor.

Appointed as advisers to the 
Committee on the development of 
the Policy, and as interim advisers 
from June 2019 as a result of audit 
rotation. Also provide specialist 
valuation services and market 
remuneration data. 

In its capacity as Group external 
auditor, Deloitte undertakes an audit 
of the relevant sections of the report 
annually. However, it provides no 
advice to the Committee.

Other services provided  
to the Company

Investment advice, actuarial and 
audit work for various pension 
schemes; advice on internal audit 
projects; taxation, payroll and 
executive compensation advice.

Fees for committee 
assistance

£21,577

£138,634

n/a

Remuneration Committee in 2019

Membership
The Committee comprised the  
non-executive directors listed on page 110  
on 31 December 2019. 

Approval
This Directors’ Remuneration Report has  
been approved by the Board of directors  
of Anglo American plc.

Signed on behalf of the Board of directors.

Anne Stevens 
Chair, Remuneration Committee

19 February 2020

External advisers to the Committee
Figure 25 details the external advisers to the 
Committee and the fees paid for services 
provided during 2019. The fees are charged  
in accordance with the terms and conditions 
set out in each relevant engagement letter. 
PwC and Mercer Kepler are both signatories, 
and adhere to, the Code of Conduct for 
Remuneration Consultants (which can be 
found at www.remunerationconsultantsgroup.
com). In addition, the Committee Chair has 
regular direct dialogue with advisers. For these 
reasons, the Committee considers that the 
advice it receives is independent.

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Summary
The UK Gender Pay Gap reporting requirement 
is a regulation under The Equality Act 2010 
(Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 
2017 that is designed to provide public 
transparency in relation to the difference 
between men’s and women’s earnings, on 
average, within a company.

This regulation came into effect on 6 April 2017 
and all UK registered companies that employ, 
in the UK, 250 or more people are required to 
disclose the specifically defined information by 
4 April 2020. The source data for the required 
information must be at the ‘snapshot date’ of 
5 April 2019.

Anglo American is confident that it complies with 
the UK’s Equal Pay legislation, which governs 
the right to equal pay between men and women 
for equal work. 

Hourly pay gap
The key measure that is required to be reported 
is the mean UK hourly pay gap. Anglo American 
Services (UK) Limited’s mean hourly pay gap  
is 50%, which is primarily a function of the 
representation of men in the most senior 
management roles in our UK head office.

Anglo American is a global mining business, 
headquartered in the UK, and the majority of the 
senior leadership team is UK-based. The gaps 
shown below are largely attributable to the fact 
that more men than women are working in more 
highly paid, senior roles.

At the snapshot date of 5 April 2019, Anglo 
American Services (UK) Limited had a UK 
workforce of 249 employees, of which:

 • 47% were men and 53% were women;

 • the senior management population was made 
up of a significantly higher proportion of men 
(75%) than women (25%); 

 • leading to a 50% mean and 38% median UK 

hourly pay gap.

On a global basis, our gender pay gap(1) of 
approximately 17% reflects the far greater 
gender balance across the full breadth of  
our business activities.

(1)  Weighted average gender pay gap of the guaranteed 
pay of those employees in Australia, Brazil, Chile, 
Singapore, South Africa and the UK who are subject to 
the Anglo American Group-wide reward structures.

Continued progress
We have been working to address the 
challenges of longstanding gender imbalance 
within our industry, most evident at senior levels. 
While we are demonstrating our commitment 
through the actions we have taken and the 
improvements made at all levels of the business, 
both globally and within the UK, we recognise 
we still have much more to do and we know it 
will take time.

Across our global business, we are aligned with 
the Hampton-Alexander recommendations to 
achieve at least a 33% female representation 
across our Executive Committee (GMC) and 
those that report to it, improving to 24% by the 
end of 2019, from 21% in 2018.

We strive to create a more inclusive workplace  
to enable all our colleagues to achieve their full 
potential. We are adopting new approaches to 
recruitment, talent development, mentoring, and 
flexible working; while also focusing on both the 
psychological, as well as physical, safety of every 
one of our colleagues – aligned to our Values 
and guided by our Purpose.

2019 HOURLY PAY QUARTILES
Percentage 
males in 
Quartile 

Hourly pay quartiles

Percentage 
females in 
Quartile

Lower

Lower Middle

Upper Middle

Upper

19

43

60

66

81

57

40

 34

Remuneration Committee’s commitment
We recognise reducing the gender imbalance, 
and therefore the gender pay gap, will take time, 
however, we are pleased to see a large 
improvement year-on-year in the upper quartile 
of the hourly pay gap, reflecting the higher 
proportion of females in senior roles compared 
with previous years.

The Remuneration Committee continues  
to critically review our pay structures to make 
sure that they are inclusive for our whole 
employee population and we take this 
responsibility very seriously. 

   For more information on the  
UK gender pay gap, visit 
www.angloamerican.com/gender-pay-gap-report-uk

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GOVERNANCE STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ 
RESPONSIBILITIES

The directors are responsible for 
preparing the Annual Report and the 
financial statements in accordance 
with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the directors to prepare 
financial statements for each financial year. 
The directors are required to prepare the 
Group financial statements in accordance with 
International Financial Reporting Standards 
(IFRS), as adopted by the European Union and 
Article 4 of the IAS regulation, and have 
elected to prepare the parent Company 
financial statements in accordance with 
Financial Reporting Standard 101 Reduced 
Disclosure Framework. The directors must not 
approve the accounts unless they are satisfied 
that they give a true and fair view of the state 
of affairs of the Company and of the profit or 
loss of the Company for that period.

In preparing the parent Company financial 
statements, the directors are required to:

 • Select suitable accounting policies and then 

apply them consistently

 • Make judgements and accounting estimates 

that are reasonable and prudent

 • State whether Financial Reporting Standard 
101 Reduced Disclosure Framework has 
been followed, subject to any material 
departures disclosed and explained in the 
financial statements

 • Prepare the financial statements on the 

going concern basis unless it is inappropriate 
to presume that the Company will continue in 
business.

In preparing the Group financial statements, 
IAS 1 requires that directors:

 • Properly select and apply accounting 

policies

 • Present information, including accounting 

policies, in a manner that provides relevant, 
reliable, comparable and understandable 
information

 • Provide additional disclosures when 

compliance with the specific requirements 
in IFRS is insufficient to enable users to 
understand the impact of particular 
transactions, other events and conditions 
on the entity’s financial position and financial 
performance

 • Make an assessment of the Group’s ability 

to continue as a going concern.

The directors are responsible for keeping 
adequate accounting records that 
are sufficient to show and explain the Group’s 
transactions, disclose with reasonable 
accuracy at any time the financial position 
of the Company and enable them to ensure 
that the financial statements comply with the 
Companies Act 2006. They are also 
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the 
Company and hence for taking reasonable 
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud 
and other irregularities. The directors are 
responsible for the maintenance and integrity 
of the corporate and financial information 
included on the Group’s website. Legislation 
in the UK governing the preparation and 
dissemination of financial statements may 
differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
for the year ended 31 December 2019

We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:

(c)   The Annual Report and financial 

(a)   The financial statements, prepared in 
accordance with the applicable set 
of accounting standards, give a true and fair 
view of the assets, liabilities, financial 
position and profit of Anglo American plc 
and the undertakings included in the 
consolidation taken as a whole 

(b)   The strategic report includes a fair review 
of the development and performance of 
the business and the position of 
Anglo American plc and the undertakings 
included in the consolidation taken as 
a whole, together with a description of 
the principal risks and uncertainties that 
they face

statements, taken as a whole, are fair, 
balanced and understandable and provide 
the information necessary for shareholders 
to assess the Group’s performance, 
business model and strategy.

By order of the Board 

Mark Cutifani 
Chief Executive 

19 February 2020

Stephen Pearce
Finance Director

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AND OTHER FINANCIAL 
INFORMATION

Independent auditor’s report to the members of Anglo American plc  142

Primary statements
Consolidated income statement 
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 
Consolidated balance sheet 
Consolidated cash flow statement 
Consolidated statement of changes in equity 

Financial performance by segment 

Notes to the financial statements
Financial performance
1.  Operating profit from subsidiaries and joint operations 
2. 
3.  Earnings per share 
4.  Net finance costs 
5. 
6.  Dividends 

Income tax expense 

Significant items
7.  Significant accounting matters 
8.  Special items and remeasurements 

Intangible assets 

Capital base
9.  Capital by segment 
10. 
11.  Property, plant and equipment 
12.  Capital expenditure 
13. 
14.  Financial asset investments 
15.  Provisions for liabilities and charges 
16.  Deferred tax 

Investments in associates and joint ventures 

Working capital
Inventories 
17. 
18.  Trade and other receivables 
19.  Trade and other payables 

Net debt and financial risk management
20.  Net debt 
21.  Borrowings 
22.  Financial instruments and derivatives 
23.  Financial risk management 

Equity
24.  Called-up share capital and consolidated equity analysis 
25.  Non-controlling interests 

Employees
26.  Employee numbers and costs 
27.  Retirement benefits 
28.  Share-based payments 

Unrecognised items and uncertain events
29.  Events occurring after end of year 
30.  Commitments 
31.  Contingent liabilities 

Group structure
32.  Assets and liabilities held for sale 
33.  Acquisitions and disposals 
34.  Basis of consolidation 
35.  Related undertakings of the Group 

Other items
36.  Related party transactions 
37.  Auditor’s remuneration 
38.  Accounting policies 

Financial statements of the Parent Company 

Summary by operation 

Key financial data 

Exchange rates and commodity prices 

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148
149
150
151

152
153
155
156
156
158

159
161

163
164
165
166
167
169
169
170

172
173
173

174
176
177
180

183
184

186
187
191

192
192
192

193
193
194
196

205
205
206

214

217

219

220

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 
TO THE MEMBERS OF ANGLO AMERICAN PLC

REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Opinion
In our opinion:

• the financial statements of Anglo American plc (the ‘Parent Company’) and its
subsidiaries (the ‘Group’) give a true and fair view of the state of the Group’s
and of the Parent Company’s affairs as at 31 December 2019 and of the
Group’s profit for the year then ended;

• the Group financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance
with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the
European Union;

• the Parent Company financial statements have been properly prepared in

accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice,
including Financial Reporting Standard 101 “Reduced Disclosure Framework”;
and

• the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the

requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and, as regards the Group financial
statements, Article 4 of the IAS Regulation.

We have audited the financial statements which comprise:

• the Consolidated income statement;

• the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income;

• the Consolidated balance sheet;

• the Consolidated cash flow statement;

• the Consolidated statement of changes in equity;

• the accounting policies; 

• the related notes 1 to 38; and

• the Balance sheet of the Parent Company and related information.

The financial reporting framework that has been applied in the preparation of
the Group financial statements is applicable law and IFRSs as adopted by the
European Union. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in
the preparation of the Parent Company financial statements is applicable
law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 101
“Reduced Disclosure Framework” (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice).

2. Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing
(UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards
are further described in the auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial
statements section of our report. 

We are independent of the Group and the Parent Company in accordance with
the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements
in the UK, including the Financial Reporting Council’s (the ‘FRC’s’) Ethical
Standard as applied to listed public interest entities, and we have fulfilled our
other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. The non-
audit services provided to the Group and Parent Company for the year are
disclosed in note 37 to the financial statements. We confirm that the non-audit
services prohibited by the FRC’s Ethical Standard were not provided to the
Group or the Parent Company.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

3. Summary of our audit approach
Key audit matters
The key audit matters that we identified in the current year were:

• Impairment/impairment reversals of operating assets;

• Taxation; and

• Environmental restoration and decommissioning obligations.

Materiality
Group
The materiality that we used for the Group financial statements was $200 million
which was determined with consideration to both asset and profit bases.
$200 million equates to 0.6% of net assets and 3.5% of normalized three-year
pre-tax profit before special items and remeasurements.

Parent Company
The materiality that we used for the Parent Company financial statements was
$76 million which represents below 1% of shareholders’ equity.

Scoping
All business units were subject to a full scope audit with the exception of
Manganese and Nickel where specific procedures were performed, which
is consistent with our 2018 audit approach. Our approach continues to focus
on the key audit matters identified within that business unit and to perform
appropriate procedures on the rest of the business unit’s financial information
considering its financial significance in the context of the Group as a whole.

Significant changes in our approach
Restoration and decommissioning provisions were elevated to a key audit
matter for the 2019 audit, taking into account the materiality of the provisions
recognised and the increased level of stakeholder focus on areas of
environmental concern. 

The accounting for and presentation of special items and corporate asset
transactions was identified as a key audit matter in 2018 but was considered to
be less relevant for the 2019 audit as there were no significant corporate asset
transactions undertaken. 

Further details have been included within Section 5 below.

4. Conclusions relating to going concern, principal risks and
viability statement
4.1 Going concern
We have reviewed the directors’ statement in note 38 to the financial statements
about whether they considered it appropriate to adopt the going concern
basis of accounting in preparing them and their identification of any material
uncertainties to the Group’s and Company’s ability to continue to do so over
a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of the
financial statements.

We considered as part of our risk assessment the nature of the Group, its
business model and related risks including where relevant the impact of Brexit,
the requirements of the applicable financial reporting framework and the system
of internal control. We evaluated the directors’ assessment of the Group’s ability
to continue as a going concern, including challenging the underlying data and
key assumptions used to make the assessment, and evaluated the directors’
plans for future actions in relation to their going concern assessment.

We are required to state whether we have anything material to add or draw
attention to in relation to that statement required by Listing Rule 9.8.6R(3) and
report if the statement is materially inconsistent with our knowledge obtained in
the audit.

Going concern is the basis of preparation of the financial statements
that assumes an entity will remain in operation for a period of at least
12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements.

We confirm that we have nothing material to report, add or draw attention
to in respect of these matters.

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4.2 Principal risks and viability statement
Based solely on reading the directors’ statements and considering whether they
were consistent with the knowledge we obtained in the course of the audit,
including the knowledge obtained in the evaluation of the directors’ assessment
of the Group’s and the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, we
are required to state whether we have anything material to add or draw attention
to in relation to:

• the disclosures on pages 45-49 that describe the principal risks, procedures

to identify emerging risks, and an explanation of how these are being
managed or mitigated;

• the directors’ confirmation on page 45 that they have carried out a robust

assessment of the principal and emerging risks facing the Group, including
those that would threaten its business model, future performance, solvency
or liquidity; or

• the directors’ explanation on pages 44-45 as to how they have assessed the
prospects of the Group, over what period they have done so and why they
consider that period to be appropriate, and the statement as to whether
they have a reasonable expectation that the Group will be able to continue
in operation and meet its liabilities as they fall due over the period of their
assessment, including any related disclosures drawing attention to any
necessary qualifications or assumptions.

We are also required to report whether the directors’ statement relating to the
prospects of the Group required by Listing Rule 9.8.6R(3) is materially
inconsistent with our knowledge obtained in the audit.

Viability means the ability of the Group to continue over the time horizon
considered appropriate by the directors. 

We confirm that we have nothing material to report, add or draw attention
to in respect of these matters.

5. Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were
of most significance in our audit of the financial statements of the current period
and include the most significant assessed risks of material misstatement
(whether or not due to fraud) that we identified. These matters included those
which had the greatest effect on: the overall audit strategy, the allocation of
resources in the audit; and directing the efforts of the engagement team.

These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial
statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not
provide a separate opinion on these matters.

5.1 Impairment/impairment reversals of operating assets 
Refer to the Audit Committee report on pages 103-109 and the disclosures in note 7 on pages 159-160.

Key audit matter
description

As a consequence of continued volatility in long-term forecast commodity prices, particularly for thermal coal, as well as licencing
and operational developments during the year, the assessment of the recoverable amount of operating assets remains a key
judgement and a source of estimation uncertainty. This risk is also identified as a fraud risk area due to the potential for management
bias as discussed further on page 147. 

How the scope of our
audit responded to the
key audit matter

Management assessed whether indicators of impairment or impairment reversal exist for assets in accordance with IAS 36
Impairment of Assets. Where such indicators were identified management has prepared valuation models to determine the value in
use or fair value less costs of disposal of the relevant asset.

During the year, indicators of impairment reversal were identified at Minas-Rio and an impairment reversal of $1.0 billion has been
recorded primarily due to the stabilisation of operations during the year and the receipt of a key permit in December 2019. 

Indicators of impairment were identified at the Cerrejón associate and South African thermal coal CGU consequent to a fall in
forecast prices for thermal coal. As a result impairments have been recognised of $334 million and $585 million respectively. 

The Group additionally holds goodwill of $1.6 billion and indefinite useful life assets of $0.5 billion allocated to the De Beers natural
diamonds CGU which is required to be tested for impairment annually. At 31 December 2019 the amount by which the De Beers
natural diamonds CGU recoverable amount exceeded the carrying value was $1.0 billion. This headroom has reduced since the prior
year and management identified that a reasonable possible change in the forecast diamond price could result in an impairment of
these assets. Additional disclosure as required by IAS 36 and IAS 1 has been provided on pages 159-160.

We obtained an understanding of relevant controls over the impairment process, including management review controls. 

We challenged management’s assessment as to whether indicators of impairment or impairment reversal exist. Where relevant
we have obtained copies of the valuation models prepared by management. 

We challenged the assumptions made by management, including utilising Deloitte valuation and tax specialists where relevant,
in relation to these models relating to discount rates used, risk adjustments to the cash flows, forecast tax cash flows and foreign
exchange rates used.

We challenged the assumptions relating to commodity prices, including the impact of climate change-related risks on thermal coal
pricing, capital expenditure and operating cost forecasts and the expected production profiles, by comparison to recent analysis
forecast commodity price data, third-party documentation where available, consultation with operational management and
consideration of sensitivity analyses. 

We worked with Deloitte valuation specialists to challenge the structural integrity of the models prepared. 

We reviewed whether the life of mine plans in the impairment assessment are based on the most up-to-date Ore Reserve and
Mineral Resource reports prepared by management’s experts. We evaluated the consistency of the key assumptions used in the
preparation of those reports with the assumptions used in the valuation models and assessed the competence, experience and
objectivity of management’s experts. 

We assessed whether the assumptions had been determined and applied on a consistent basis, where relevant, across the Group. 

We also challenged management to ensure that disclosures meet the requirements of IAS 36 and specifically IAS 1 in terms of
disclosing areas of estimation uncertainty.

Key observations

We found that the assumptions used were reasonable and had been determined and applied on a consistent basis, where relevant,
across the Group. No additional impairments or impairment reversals were identified from the work performed.

We found that the impairment reversal recorded at the Minas-Rio mine in Brazil and impairments recorded on the investment in
Cerrejón and South African thermal coal were appropriate and that no impairment to the De Beers natural diamonds CGU goodwill
was required.

We found management’s interpretation of the IAS 1 and IAS 36 disclosure requirements pertaining to the impairment assumptions to
be supportable, and concluded that the related disclosures were compliant with the relevant standards.

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5.2 Taxation
Refer to the Audit Committee report on pages 103-109 and the disclosures in notes 5 and 16 on pages 156-157 and 170-171 respectively.

Key audit matter
description

The recognition and measurement of certain of the Group’s deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement and is
a key area of audit effort due to the complexity of tax regulations across the jurisdictions where the Group operates and the inherent
uncertainty in future forecasts for deferred tax asset recognition.

How the scope of our
audit responded to the
key audit matter

At 31 December 2019, the deferred tax assets recognised by the Group totalled $1.1 billion (2018: $0.9 billion) with the most
significant asset related to Minas-Rio. Management has performed an assessment of the forecast taxable profits against which the
Group’s tax losses and other tax attributes can be offset in future periods.

The deferred tax liabilities recognised across the Group at 31 December 2019 were $3.9 billion (2018: $3.7 billion).

We obtained an understanding of relevant controls, including management review controls over tax risk matters.

Through the close involvement of our tax specialist teams at both a Group and business unit level we assessed the appropriateness
and measurement of the deferred tax assets and liabilities recognised by the Group through discussions with the Group’s taxation
department and review of supporting documentation and calculations.

In relation to assessing the recoverability of deferred tax assets, we reviewed and challenged the basis and underlying assumptions
in the supporting taxable profit forecasts in order to assess the appropriateness of the assets recognised. In particular, we challenged
management’s assessment that, in measuring the Minas-Rio deferred tax asset, taxable profit forecasts considered probable should
be risk weighted by reference to the criteria set out in IAS 12.

In relation to deferred tax liabilities recognised across the Group, we reviewed the relevant deferred tax calculations and challenged
management’s underlying assumptions.

Key observations

We are satisfied that deferred tax assets and liabilities are properly recognised and measured in accordance with IAS 12.

5.3 Environmental restoration and decommissioning obligations 
Refer to the Audit Committee report on pages 103-109 and the disclosures in note 15 on pages 169 to 170.

Key audit matter
description

The Group has an obligation to undertake environmental restoration and decommissioning activity as a result of the development or
ongoing production of mining properties. The methodologies used to set or revise these provisions involve management judgement
to estimate the cost required to complete the restoration and rehabilitation activity, the application of the relevant regulatory
framework and timing of expenditure.

At 31 December 2019, the environmental restoration and decommissioning provisions recognised by the Group totalled $2.3 billion
(2018: $1.9 billion). Management reviews the restoration and decommissioning obligations on an annual basis, using internal experts,
with external consultants' reviews every three years, to assist in evaluating key assumptions and judgements, including changes in
regulations and complexities associated with the geographical conditions and mine structure unique to each mining operation.

How the scope of our
audit responded to the
key audit matter

We obtained an understanding of relevant controls over the environmental restoration and decommissioning provisioning process,
including management review controls. 

We assessed management’s process for the review of closure provisions, and understood and challenged the key changes to the
environmental restoration and decommissioning provisions across all business units, specifically focused on those locations with
a heightened level of judgement.

Where management has obtained an updated expert report during the year we have reviewed the expert’s report and considered
the competence and objectivity of the expert. 

We have assessed the key cost assumptions, the completeness of such assessments and assessed the discount rates applied by
management to calculate the net present value. We also considered the accounting implications of any changes in legislation and
regulatory requirements in each jurisdiction. 

We checked the mathematical accuracy of management’s calculation and investigated any differences in management’s calculations
from estimates provided by third parties and challenged management on the appropriateness of the adjustments, including
consideration of management bias. 

Key observations

We are satisfied the level of environmental restoration and decommissioning provisioning is appropriate.

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6. Our application of materiality
6.1 Materiality
We define materiality as the magnitude of misstatement in the financial statements that makes it probable that the economic decisions of a reasonably
knowledgeable person would be changed or influenced. We use materiality both in planning the scope of our audit work and in evaluating the results of our work.

Based on our professional judgement, we determined materiality for the financial statements as a whole as follows:

Materiality

Group
$200 million (2018: $200 million) 

Parent Company
$76 million (2018: $76 million)

Basis for determining
materiality

Group
We have considered both asset and profit bases in the determination of materiality. $200 million equates to 0.6% (2018: 0.7%) of net
assets and 3.5% (2018: 4.2%) of normalised three-year pre-tax profit before special items and remeasurements.

Rationale for the
benchmark applied

The use of a combination of bases is consistent with our approach in 2018.

Parent Company
The Parent Company materiality represents below 1% (2018: below 1%) of shareholders’ equity. When determining this materiality,
we also considered the appropriateness of this materiality for the consolidation of this set of financial statements to the
Group’s results.

Group
Given the continued volatility in commodity prices and the cyclical nature of the mining industry we believe that incorporating
balance sheet metrics in our assessment in addition to pre-tax profit before special items and remeasurements is a more appropriate
approach as it reflects the capital invested, the changes in production, the volume of commodities sold and the scale of the
Group’s operations.

Parent Company
Due to the Parent Company’s primary role as a holding company, owning investments in other Group entities, shareholders’ equity is
the key metric driving shareholder value. As such, we considered shareholders’ equity the most appropriate benchmark to determine
the Parent Company materiality.

6.2 Performance materiality
We set performance materiality at a level lower than materiality to reduce the
probability that, in aggregate, uncorrected and undetected misstatements
exceed the materiality for the financial statements as a whole. Group
performance materiality was set at 70% of Group materiality for the 2019
audit (2018: 70%). In determining performance materiality, we considered
the following factors:

a. Our risk assessment, including our assessment of the Group’s overall

control environment;

b. The consistent organisational structure of the Group relative to the prior year

audit; and

c. Our past experience as auditors which has indicated a low number of

misstatements identified in prior periods.

6.3 Error reporting threshold
We agreed with the Audit Committee that we would report to the Committee
all audit differences in excess of $10 million (2018: $10 million), as well as
differences below that threshold that, in our view, warranted reporting on
qualitative grounds. We also report to the Audit Committee on disclosure
matters that we identified when assessing the overall presentation of the
financial statements.

7. An overview of the scope of our audit
7.1 Identification and scoping of components
Our audit was scoped by obtaining an understanding of the Group, the Parent
Company and their environment, including internal control, and assessing the
risks of material misstatement.

All business units were subject to a full scope audit with the exception of
Manganese and Nickel where specific procedures were performed, which is
consistent with our 2018 audit approach. Our approach continues to focus
on the key audit matters identified within those business units and to perform
appropriate procedures on the rest of those business units’ financial
information, noting their financial significance in the context of the Group as
a whole.

The work performed by the component audit teams at each business unit
is guided by the Group audit team and is executed at levels of materiality
applicable to each individual entity which were lower than Group materiality
and ranged from $80 million to $140 million (2018: $80 million to $110 million). 

7.2 Working with other auditors
For all in-scope components, the Group audit team was involved in the audit
work performed by component auditors through a combination of global
planning issues meetings, the provision of referral instructions, review and
challenge of related component inter-office reporting and of findings from their
work (which included the audit procedures performed to respond to risks of
material misstatement), attendance at component audit closing conference
calls and regular interaction on any related audit and accounting matters
which arose.

Specific procedures were performed at Manganese and Nickel business units
and subject to oversight by the Group audit team. In addition, analytical review
procedures are performed by the Group audit team to identify any additional
risks of material misstatement.

The Senior Statutory Auditor and/or a senior member of the Group audit team
visits the principal location of each significant business unit at least once every
year and key operational assets on a rotating basis. 

The Parent Company is located in the United Kingdom and audited directly by
the Group audit team.

GROUP REVENUE

Full audit scope 

Specified audit procedures

UNDERLYING EBIT

Full audit scope 

Specified audit procedures

NET ASSETS

Full audit scope 

Specified audit procedures

%

95

5

%
93

7

%

96

4

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ANGLO AMERICAN PLC

8. Other information
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information
comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial
statements and our auditor’s report thereon.

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information
and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not
express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility
is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the
other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements
or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be
materially misstated.

If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements,
we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the
financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If,
based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material
misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

In this context, matters that we are specifically required to report to you as
uncorrected material misstatements of the other information include where
we conclude that:

• Fair, balanced and understandable – the statement given by the directors

that they consider the annual report and financial statements taken as a whole
is fair, balanced and understandable and provides the information necessary
for shareholders to assess the Group’s position and performance, business
model and strategy, is materially inconsistent with our knowledge obtained in
the audit; or

• Audit Committee reporting – the section describing the work of the Audit
Committee does not appropriately address matters communicated by us to
the Audit Committee; or

• Directors’ statement of compliance with the UK Corporate Governance
Code – the parts of the directors’ statement required under the Listing Rules
relating to the Company’s compliance with the UK Corporate Governance
Code containing provisions specified for review by the auditor in accordance
with Listing Rule 9.8.10R(2) do not properly disclose a departure from a
relevant provision of the UK Corporate Governance Code.

We have nothing to report in respect of these matters.

9. Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the directors’ responsibilities statement, the directors
are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being
satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the
directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial
statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud
or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing
the Group’s and the Parent Company’s ability to continue as a going concern,
disclosing as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going
concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the
Group or the Parent Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic
alternative but to do so.

10. Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial
statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to
fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that
an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material
misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and
are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably
be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of
these financial statements.

Details of the extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting
irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations are
set out below.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial
statements is located on the FRC’s website at: www.frc.org.uk/
auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

11. Extent to which the audit was considered capable of
detecting irregularities, including fraud
We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit
procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that
is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

11.1 Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of
irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations,
we considered the following:

• the nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business

performance including the design of the Group’s remuneration policies, key
drivers for directors’ remuneration, bonus levels and performance targets;

• the Group’s own assessment of the risks that irregularities may occur either

as a result of fraud or error;

• results of our enquiries of management, internal audit, legal counsel, technical

specialists and the Audit Committee about their own identification and
assessment of the risks of irregularities; 

• any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the Group’s

documentation of their policies and procedures relating to:

• identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and

whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance;

• detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have

knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;

• the internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non-

compliance with laws and regulations;

• the matters discussed among the audit engagement team including significant
component audit teams and involving relevant internal specialists, including
tax, valuations, pensions, and IT specialists regarding how and where fraud
might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud. 

As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives
that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest
potential for fraud in assessing the carrying value of operating assets. In
common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform
specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override.

We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that
the Group operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that
had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this
context included the UK Companies Act, Listing Rules, pension legislation and
tax legislation. 

In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not
have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may
be fundamental to the Group’s ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty,
including the Group’s operating licences and environmental regulations.

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14. Other matters
14.1 Auditor tenure
Following the recommendation of the Audit Committee, we were appointed by
the shareholders on 24 May 1999 to audit the financial statements for the year
ended 31 December 1999 and subsequent financial periods. The period of total
uninterrupted engagement including previous renewals and reappointments of
the firm is 21 years, covering the years ending 1999 to 2019. The year ended
31 December 2019 will be the final year under audit by Deloitte.

14.2 Consistency of the audit report with the additional report to the
Audit Committee
Our audit opinion is consistent with the additional report to the Audit Committee
we are required to provide in accordance with ISAs (UK).

15. Use of our report
This report is made solely to the Company’s members, as a body, in
accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our
audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company’s
members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s
report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we
do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company
and the Company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report,
or for the opinions we have formed.

Kari Hale, ACA (Senior statutory auditor)
For and on behalf of Deloitte LLP
Statutory Auditor
London, UK
19 February 2020

11.2 Audit response to risks identified
As a result of performing the above, we identified the assessment of the
carrying value of operating assets as the key audit matter related to the potential
risk of fraud. The key audit matters section of our report explains the matter in
more detail and also describes the specific procedures we performed in
response to this key audit matter. 

In addition to the above, our procedures to respond to risks identified included
the following:

• reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting

documentation to assess compliance with provisions of relevant laws and
regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial statements;

• enquiring of management, the audit committee and in-house legal counsel

concerning actual and potential litigation and claims;

• performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected

relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud;

• reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance, reviewing

internal audit reports and reviewing correspondence with relevant regulatory
authorities; and

• in addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls,

testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments;
assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates
are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of
any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course
of business.

We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential
fraud risks to all engagement team members including internal specialists and
significant component audit teams, and remained alert to any indications of
fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.

REPORT ON OTHER LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

12. Opinions on other matters prescribed by the
Companies Act 2006
In our opinion the part of the directors’ remuneration report to be audited has
been properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006.

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

• the information given in the strategic report and the directors’ report for the

financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with
the financial statements; and

• the strategic report and the directors’ report have been prepared in

accordance with applicable legal requirements.

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and the Parent
Company and their environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have
not identified any material misstatements in the strategic report or the
directors’ report.

13. Matters on which we are required to report by exception
13.1 Adequacy of explanations received and accounting records
Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, in our
opinion:

• we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our

audit; or

• adequate accounting records have not been kept by the Parent Company,
or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not
visited by us; or

• the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the

accounting records and returns.

We have nothing to report in respect of these matters.

13.2 Directors’ remuneration
Under the Companies Act 2006 we are also required to report if in our opinion
certain disclosures of directors’ remuneration have not been made or the part
of the directors’ remuneration report to be audited is not in agreement with the
accounting records and returns.

We have nothing to report in respect of these matters.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION PRIMARY STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
for the year ended 31 December 2019

Before special
items and
remeasurements

Special items and
remeasurements
(note 8)

US$ million

Revenue

Operating costs

Operating profit

Non-operating special items

Net income from associates and joint ventures

Profit before net finance costs and tax

Investment income

Interest expense

Other net financing (losses)/gains

Net finance costs

Profit before tax

Income tax expense

Profit for the financial year

Attributable to:

Non-controlling interests

Equity shareholders of the Company

Earnings per share (US$)

Basic

Diluted

Note

2

1, 2

8

13

4

5

25

3

3

Before special
items and
remeasurements

Special items and
remeasurements
(note 8)

29,870

(23,543)

6,327

—

389

6,716

268

(666)

(22)

(420)

6,296

(1,760)

4,536

1,068

3,468

2.75

2.70

—

(151)

(151)

7

—

(144)

—

(3)

(3)

(6)

(150)

196

46

(33)

79

0.06

0.06

2019

Total

29,870

(23,694)

6,176

7

389

6,572

268

(669)

(25)

(426)

6,146

(1,564)

4,582

1,035

3,547

27,610

(22,379)

5,231

—

739

5,970

261

(655)

14

(380)

5,590

(1,490)

4,100

863

3,237

2.81

2.76

2.55

2.50

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
for the year ended 31 December 2019

US$ million

Profit for the financial year
Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement (net of tax)(1)
Remeasurement of net retirement benefit obligation

Net revaluation gain/(loss) on equity investments

Share of associates’ and joint ventures’ other comprehensive income
Items that have been or may subsequently be reclassified to the income statement (net of tax)(1)
Net exchange differences:

Net gain/(loss) (including associates and joint ventures)

Cumulative (gain)/loss transferred to the income statement on disposal of foreign operations

Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the financial year (net of tax)

Total comprehensive income for the financial year (net of tax)

Attributable to:

Non-controlling interests

Equity shareholders of the Company

(1) Tax amounts are shown in note 5C. 

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2018

Total

27,610

(21,541)

6,069

(94)

728

6,703

261

(757)

(18)

(514)

6,189

(1,816)

4,373

824

3,549

2.80

2.74

2018

4,373

105

(42)

—

(2,211)

35

(2,113)

2,260

422

1,838

—

838

838

(94)

(11)

733

—

(102)

(32)

(134)

599

(326)

273

(39)

312

0.25

0.24

2019

4,582

(128)

18

55

192

(7)

130

4,712

1,122

3,590

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION PRIMARY STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
as at 31 December 2019

US$ million

ASSETS

Non-current assets

Intangible assets

Property, plant and equipment

Environmental rehabilitation trusts

Investments in associates and joint ventures

Financial asset investments

Trade and other receivables

Deferred tax assets

Derivative financial assets

Other non-current assets

Total non-current assets

Current assets

Inventories

Trade and other receivables

Current tax assets

Derivative financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Total current assets

Assets classified as held for sale

Total assets

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Short term borrowings

Provisions for liabilities and charges

Current tax liabilities

Derivative financial liabilities

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Medium and long term borrowings

Retirement benefit obligations

Deferred tax liabilities

Derivative financial liabilities

Provisions for liabilities and charges

Total non-current liabilities

Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale

Total liabilities

Net assets

EQUITY

Called-up share capital

Share premium account

Own shares

Other reserves

Retained earnings

Equity attributable to equity shareholders of the Company

Non-controlling interests

Total equity

Note

2019

2018

10

11

15

13

14

18

16

22

17

18

22

20

32

3,086

34,201

301

1,333

434

676

1,057

347

642

3,087

30,898

303

1,715

396

708

910

209

658

42,077

38,884

4,962

2,386

130

86

6,345

13,909

166

56,152

4,466

2,026

121

132

6,567

13,312

—

52,196

19

(5,373)

(4,734)

20, 21

15 

22

19

20, 21

27 

16

22

15

32

24

24

25

(990)

(516)

(194)

(155)

(600)

(581)

(818)

(103)

(7,228)

(6,836)

(126)

(9,744)

(651)

(3,922)

(522)

(2,557)

(145)

(8,371)

(609)

(3,676)

(613)

(2,114)

(17,522)

(15,528)

(17)

—

(24,767)

(22,364)

31,385

29,832

753

4,358

(6,195)

(10,395)

36,274

24,795

6,590

31,385

772

4,358

(6,315)

(10,519)

35,302

23,598

6,234

29,832

The financial statements of Anglo American plc, registered number 03564138, were approved by the Board of directors on 19 February 2020 and signed on its
behalf by:

Mark Cutifani
Chief Executive

Stephen Pearce
Finance Director

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION PRIMARY STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
for the year ended 31 December 2019

US$ million

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit before tax

Net finance costs including financing special items and remeasurements

Net income from associates and joint ventures

Non-operating special items

Operating profit

Operating special items and remeasurements

Cash element of special items

Depreciation and amortisation

Share-based payment charges

Increase in provisions and net retirement benefit obligations

Increase in inventories

Increase in operating receivables

Increase in operating payables

Other adjustments

Cash flows from operations

Dividends from associates and joint ventures

Dividends from financial asset investments

Income tax paid

Net cash inflows from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Expenditure on property, plant and equipment

Cash flows (used in)/from derivatives related to capital expenditure

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

Investments in associates and joint ventures

Purchase of financial asset investments

Net issuance of financial asset loans and receivables

Interest received and other investment income

Net cash outflow on acquisitions

Net cash inflow on disposals

Other investing activities

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Interest paid

Cash flows used in derivatives related to financing activities

Dividends paid to Company shareholders

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

Proceeds from issuance of bonds

Proceeds from other borrowings

Capital repayment of lease obligations

Repayments of bonds and borrowings

Net proceeds from issue of shares to non-controlling interests

Purchase of shares by Group companies

Other financing activities

Net cash used in financing activities

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at start of year

Cash movements in the year

Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

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Note

2019

2018

6,146

426

(389)

(7)

6,176

151

(109)

2,812

163

22

(434)

(170)

554

95

9,260

520

—

(2,116)

7,664

6,189

514

(728)

94

6,069

(838)

(3)

2,596

183

58

(526)

(74)

570

(253)

7,782

737

1

(1,393)

7,127

(4,744)

(3,400)

(9)

8

(36)

(4)

(50)

205

(13)

24

(97)

15

162

(99)

(3)

(22)

204

(90)

193

(58)

(4,716)

(3,098)

(415)

(152)

(1,422)

(894)

958

708

(272)

(581)

—

(1,043)

(3)

(478)

(250)

(1,291)

(837)

647

117

—

(3,507)

875

(293)

40

(3,116)

(4,977)

(168)

(948)

6,548

(168)

(45)

6,335

7,792

(948)

(296)

6,548

8

1

8

1

13

12

12

12

13

14

33

33

20

6

25

20

20

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION PRIMARY STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
for the year ended 31 December 2019

US$ million

At 1 January 2018

Total comprehensive income/(loss)

Dividends

Issue of shares to non-controlling interests

Equity settled share-based payment schemes

Change in ownership interest in subsidiaries

Other

At 31 December 2018

Total share
capital(1)

Own
shares(2)

Retained
 earnings

5,130

(6,191)

32,735

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(124)

—

—

3,657

(1,291)

—

43

163

(5)

Cumulative
translation
adjustment
reserve

(9,274)

(1,782)

—

—

—

—

—

5,130

(6,315)

35,302

(11,056)

Impact of adoption of new accounting standards

—

—

At 1 January 2019

Total comprehensive income

Dividends

Equity settled share-based payment schemes

Shares cancelled during the year

Share buyback

Other

At 31 December 2019

(1)

Includes share capital and share premium.

5,130

(6,315)

—

—

—

(19)

—

—

—

—

120

—

—

—

(80)

35,222

3,431

(1,422)

(237)

—

(777)

57

—

(11,056)

91

—

—

—

—

—

5,111

(6,195)

36,274

(10,965)

Total equity
attributable
to equity
shareholders
of the
Company

Other
reserves 
(note 24)

Non-
controlling 
interests

5,910

422

(873)

38

(6)

674

69

Total equity

28,882

2,260

(2,164)

38

(96)

837

75

22,972

1,838

(1,291)

—

(90)

163

6

23,598

6,234

29,832

(80)

23,518

3,590

(1,422)

(119)

—

(777)

5

(12)

6,222

1,122

(759)

3

—

—

2

(92)

29,740

4,712

(2,181)

(116)

—

(777)

7

24,795

6,590

31,385

572

(37)

—

—

(9)

—

11

537

—

537

68

—

(2)

19

—

(52)

570

(2) Own shares comprise shares of Anglo American plc held by the Company (treasury shares), its subsidiaries and employee benefit trusts.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Profit attributable to equity shareholders remained
consistent at $3,547 million and underlying
earnings increased 7% to $3,468 million.

The following disclosures provide further information about the drivers
of the Group’s financial performance in the year. This includes analysis
of the respective contribution of the Group’s reportable segments
along with information about its operating cost base, net finance costs
and tax. In addition, disclosure on earnings per share and the dividend
is provided.

PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE
TO EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS

$3.5 bn 

(2018: $3.5 bn)

1. OPERATING PROFIT FROM SUBSIDIARIES AND JOINT OPERATIONS

Overview

US$ million

Revenue
Operating costs:

Employee costs
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Amortisation of intangible assets
Third party commodity purchases
Consumables, maintenance and production input costs
Logistics, marketing and selling costs
Royalties
Exploration and evaluation
Net foreign exchange losses
Other net operating expenses

Operating profit before special items and remeasurements
Operating special items and remeasurements
Operating profit

Note

26

8

2019

29,870

2018

27,610

(3,359)
(2,765)
(47)
(7,463)
(5,335)
(2,589)
(780)
(246)
(8)
(951)
6,327
(151)
6,176

(3,407)
(2,545)
(51)
(7,242)
(5,408)
(2,159)
(609)
(228)
—
(730)
5,231
838
6,069

Royalties exclude items which meet the definition of income tax on profit and accordingly have been accounted for as taxes. Exploration and evaluation excludes
associated employee costs. The full exploration and evaluation expenditure is presented below.

Operating profit before special items and remeasurements is stated after charging:

US$ million

Exploration expenditure
Evaluation expenditure
Research and development expenditure
Provisional pricing adjustment

2019

(126)
(173)
(107)
(200)

2018

(113)
(172)
(90)
(239)

Further information
Included in revenue is a total (realised and unrealised) loss on provisionally priced sales of $29 million (2018: loss of $184 million). This comprises realised losses of
$11 million (2018: gains of $51 million) relating to sales that were provisionally priced as at 31 December 2018 with the final price settled in the current year, realised
losses of $102 million (2018: losses of $151 million) relating to sales fully priced during the year, and unrealised gains of $84 million (2018: losses of $84 million)
relating to sales that were provisionally priced as at 31 December 2019. In addition, operating costs include losses on provisionally priced purchase contracts of
$171 million (2018: losses of $55 million).

Following the adoption of IFRS 16 Leases, only short-term leases less than 12 months, variable leasing costs, leases of low value and, for the majority of leases,
the cost of non-lease components continue to be charged to Operating costs before special items and remeasurements. These totalled $36 million during the year
ended 31 December 2019. For the year ended 31 December 2018, all leasing costs for operating leases were recognised as rentals under operating leases within
Operating costs before special items and remeasurements of $150 million. 

Accounting policy
See note 38C for the Group’s accounting policy on revenue. See note 38A for the Group’s accounting policy on change in accounting policies and disclosures,
IFRS 16 Leases.

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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

2. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE BY SEGMENT

Overview
The Group’s operating segments are aligned to those business units that are evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate
resources and in assessing performance. Operating segments with similar economic characteristics are aggregated into reportable segments. Shipping revenue
related to shipments of the Group’s products is shown within the relevant operating segment. Revenue from other shipping arrangements is presented within the
‘Corporate and other’ segment, which also includes unallocated corporate costs and exploration costs.

The disclosures in this note include certain Alternative Performance Measures (APMs). For more information on the APMs used by the Group, including definitions,
please refer to page 228.

Segment results

US$ million

De Beers

Copper

Platinum Group Metals

Iron Ore

Coal

Nickel and Manganese

Corporate and other

Less: associates and joint ventures

Subsidiaries and joint operations

Reconciliation:

Net income from associates and joint ventures

Special items and remeasurements

Profit before net finance costs and tax

Profit attributable to equity shareholders of the Company

US$ million

De Beers

Copper

Platinum Group Metals

Iron Ore

Coal

Nickel and Manganese

Corporate and other

Less: associates and joint ventures

Subsidiaries and joint operations

Reconciliation:

Net income from associates and joint ventures

Special items and remeasurements

Profit before net finance costs and tax

Profit attributable to equity shareholders of the Company

Group
revenue

Underlying
EBITDA

Depreciation
and
amortisation

Underlying
EBIT

Net finance
costs and
income tax
expense

Non-
controlling
interests

Underlying
earnings

2019

4,605

5,840

6,866

6,758

6,137

1,498

121

31,825

(1,955)

29,870

558

1,618

2,000

3,407

1,832

634

(43)

10,006

(867)

9,139

(390)

(658)

(328)

(455)

(822)

(157)

(186)

(2,996)

184

(2,812)

(119)

(334)

(541)

(622)

(347)

(171)

(335)

(4)

(117)

(259)

(695)

(1)

(5)

8

(2,469) (1)

(1,073)

289

(2,180)

5

(1,068)

168

960

1,672

2,952

1,010

477

(229)

7,010

(683)

6,327

389

(144)

6,572

45

509

872

1,635

662

301

(556)

3,468

(389)

3,079

389

79

3,547

2018

Group
revenue

Underlying
EBITDA

Depreciation
and
amortisation

Underlying
EBIT

Net finance
costs and
income tax
expense

Non-
controlling
interests

Underlying
earnings

6,082

5,168

5,680

3,768

7,788

1,707

3

30,196

(2,586)

27,610

1,245

1,856

1,062

1,177

3,196

844

(219)

9,161

(1,334)

7,827

(551)

(622)

(357)

(430)

(658)

(159)

(7)

(2,784)

188

(2,596)

(288)

(125)

(153)

(424)

(736)

(147)

(392)

(2,265) (1)

395

(1,870)

(57)

(192)

(134)

(440)

(47)

(12)

7

(875)

12

(863)

694

1,234

705

747

2,538

685

(226)

6,377

(1,146)

5,231

728

744

6,703

349

917

418

(117)

1,755

526

(611)

3,237

(739)

2,498

728

323

3,549

(1) Comprises net finance costs of $451 million (2018: $395 million) and income tax expense of $2,018 million (2018: $1,870 million).

The segment results are stated after elimination of inter-segment interest and dividends and include an allocation of corporate costs.

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2. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE BY SEGMENT continued

Further information
Segments predominantly derive revenue as follows – De Beers: rough and polished diamonds; Copper: copper; Platinum Group Metals: platinum group metals
and nickel; Iron Ore: iron ore; Coal: metallurgical coal and thermal coal; Nickel and Manganese: nickel, manganese ore and alloys. See note 38C for the Group’s
accounting policy on revenue recognition. The revenue analysis below includes the Group’s share of revenue in equity accounted associates and joint ventures.
See note 13. Other revenue includes shipping revenue which predominantly relates to the Iron Ore, Platinum Group Metals and Copper segments.

Group revenue by product

US$ million

Diamonds

Copper

Platinum

Palladium

Rhodium

Iron ore

Metallurgical coal

Thermal coal

Nickel

Manganese ore and alloys

Other

Revenue from
contracts with
customers

Revenue from
other sources

Group
Revenue

Revenue from
contracts with
customers

Revenue from
other sources

Group
 Revenue

2019

2018

4,597

5,558

1,944

2,707

1,215

5,646

3,202

2,033

921

—

1,812

29,635

8

11

—

—

—

263

423

470

6

926

83

2,190

4,605

5,569

1,944

2,707

1,215

5,909

3,625

2,503

927

926

1,895

31,825

6,076

5,141

2,194

1,690

698

3,355

3,459

2,971

877

—

1,353

27,814

6

(213)

41

19

9

(19)

472

882

5

1,147

33

2,382

6,082

4,928

2,235

1,709

707

3,336

3,931

3,853

882

1,147

1,386

30,196

Revenue from other sources includes net gains of $235 million on derivative financial instruments for sales and purchase contracts, provisionally priced receivables
and economic hedges of commodity sales which are reported within total revenue from subsidiaries and joint operations (2018: net losses of $204 million) and
$1,955 million of revenue from associates and joint ventures (2018: $2,586 million). 

Group revenue by destination
The Group’s geographical analysis of segment revenue is allocated based on the customer’s port of destination. Where the port of destination is not known,
revenue is allocated based on the customer’s country of domicile.

US$ million

China

India

Japan

Other Asia

South Africa

Other Africa

Brazil

Chile

Other South America

North America

Australia

United Kingdom (Anglo American plc’s country of domicile)

Other Europe

2019

9,470

2,898

3,114

6,055

807

1,220

437

574

71

786

229

2,379

3,785

31,825

2018

6,933

3,796

2,840

5,813

1,466

1,816

383

540

35

714

47

1,889

3,924

30,196

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3. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Overview
The disclosures in this note include certain Alternative Performance Measures (APMs). For more information on the APMs used by the Group, including definitions,
please refer to page 228.

US$

Earnings per share

Basic

Diluted

Underlying earnings per share

Basic

Diluted

Headline earnings per share

Basic

Diluted

2019

2018

2.81

2.76

2.75

2.70

2.74

2.69

2.80

2.74

2.55

2.50

2.04

2.00

Further information
The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following data:

Earnings (US$ million)

Basic and diluted earnings

Weighted average number of shares (million)

Basic number of ordinary shares outstanding

Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares

Diluted number of ordinary shares outstanding

Profit attributable to equity
shareholders of the Company

Underlying earnings

Headline earnings

2019

2018

2019

2018

2019

2018

3,547

3,549

3,468

3,237

3,459

2,590

1,263

21

1,284

1,269

27

1,296

1,263

21

1,284

1,269

27

1,296

1,263

21

1,284

1,269

27

1,296

The weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue excludes shares held by employee benefit trusts and Anglo American plc shares held by Group
companies. The diluted number of ordinary shares outstanding, including share options and awards, is calculated on the assumption of conversion of all potentially
dilutive ordinary shares. In the year ended 31 December 2019 there were 57,399 (2018: nil) share options that were potentially dilutive but not included in the
calculation of diluted earnings because they were anti-dilutive.

Headline earnings, a Johannesburg Stock Exchange defined performance measure, is reconciled from underlying earnings as follows:

US$ million

Underlying earnings for the financial year

Other operating special items

Operating remeasurements

Non-operating special items – charges relating to BEE transactions

Financing special items and remeasurements

Tax special items and remeasurements

Associates’ and joint ventures’ special items and remeasurements

Other reconciling items

Headline earnings for the financial year

2019

3,468

(63)

(100)

(11)

(9)

109

—

65

2018

3,237

(58)

(113)

(31)

(132)

(137)

(11)

(165)

3,459

2,590

The reconciling items above are shown net of tax and non-controlling interests.

Other reconciling items principally relate to adjustments to former operations and disposals of property, plant and equipment and investments (2018: include the
impact of business combinations and disposals of property, plant and equipment and investments).

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4. NET FINANCE COSTS

Overview

US$ million

Investment income

Interest income from cash and cash equivalents

Interest income from associates and joint ventures

Other interest income

Net interest income on defined benefit arrangements

Dividend income from financial asset investments

Less: Interest income capitalised

Investment income

Interest expense

Interest and other finance expense

Net interest cost on defined benefit arrangements

Unwinding of discount relating to provisions and other liabilities

Less: Interest expense capitalised

Interest expense before special items and remeasurements

Financing special items

Interest expense

Other net financing (losses)/gains

Net foreign exchange gains

Other net fair value losses

Other net financing (losses)/gains before special items and remeasurements

Financing remeasurements

Other net financing losses

Net finance costs

2019

2018

188

21

35

26

—

270

(2)

268

(603)

(45)

(92)

(740)

74

(666)

(3)

(669)

30

(52)

(22)

(3)

(25)

188

22

27

23

1

261

—

261

(561)

(45)

(90)

(696)

41

(655)

(102)

(757)

14

—

14

(32)

(18)

(426)

(514)

Further information
Following the adoption of IFRS 16 Leases from 1 January 2019, the interest expense of $32 million incurred on lease liabilities is recognised within Interest
and other finance expense for the year ended 31 December 2019. For the year ended 31 December 2018, all operating lease expenses were recognised
within operating costs.

Interest income recognised at amortised cost is $106 million (2018: $129 million) and interest expense recognised at amortised cost is $452 million 
(2018: $491 million).

Accounting policy
See note 38A for the Group’s accounting policy on IFRS 16 Leases and 38C on borrowing costs.

5.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

Overview
The effective tax rate for the year of 25.4% (2018: 29.3%) is higher (2018: higher) than the applicable statutory rate of corporation tax in the United Kingdom of
19.0% (2018: 19.0%).

Calculation of effective tax rate (statutory basis)

Adjusted for:

Special items and remeasurements

Associates’ and joint ventures’ tax and non-controlling interests

Calculation of underlying effective tax rate

2019

Profit
before tax
US$ million

Tax charge
US$ million

Effective 
tax rate

6,146

(1,564)

25.4%

150

263

6,559

(196)

(258)

(2,018)

30.8%

The underlying effective tax rate was 30.8% for the year ended 31 December 2019. This is lower than the equivalent underlying effective tax rate of 31.3% for the
year ended 31 December 2018. The effective tax rate in 2019 benefited from the impact of the relative levels of profits arising in the Group’s operating jurisdictions.
In future periods, it is expected that the underlying effective tax rate will remain above the United Kingdom statutory tax rate.

The disclosures in this note include certain Alternative Performance Measures (APMs). For more information on the APMs used by the Group, including definitions,
please refer to page 228.

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5. INCOME TAX EXPENSE continued

A. Analysis of charge for the year

US$ million

United Kingdom corporation tax

South Africa tax

Other overseas tax

Prior year adjustments

Current tax

Deferred tax

Income tax expense before special items and remeasurements

Special items and remeasurements tax (note 8)

Income tax expense

Current tax includes royalties which meet the definition of income tax and are in addition to royalties recorded in operating costs.

B. Factors affecting tax charge for the year
The reconciling items between the statutory corporation tax rate and the income tax expense are:

US$ million

Profit before tax

Less: Net income from associates and joint ventures

Profit before tax (excluding associates and joint ventures)

Tax calculated at United Kingdom corporation tax rate of 19.0% (2018: 19.0%)

Tax effects of:

Items non-deductible/taxable for tax purposes

Temporary difference adjustments

Current year losses not recognised

Recognition of losses and temporary differences not previously recognised

Utilisation of losses and temporary differences not previously recognised

Write-off of losses and temporary differences previously recognised

Adjustment in deferred tax due to change in tax rate

Other temporary differences

Special items and remeasurements

Other adjustments

Dividend withholding taxes

Effect of differences between local and United Kingdom tax rates

Prior year adjustments to current tax

Other adjustments

Income tax expense

2019

67

879

712

(90)

1,568

192

1,760

(196)

1,564

2019

6,146

(389)

5,757

1,094

2018

26

673

1,030

(56)

1,673

(183)

1,490

326

1,816

2018

6,189

(728)

5,461

1,038

218

55

86

(15)

(290)

—

4

46

(167)

142

533

(90)

3

172

(161)

(32)

144

—

47

212

(195)

556

(56)

36

1,564

1,816

The special items and remeasurements reconciling credit of $167 million (2018: charge of $212 million) relates to the net tax impact of total special items and
remeasurements before tax calculated at the United Kingdom corporation tax rate less the associated tax recorded against these items and tax special items
and remeasurements.

Included within dividend withholding taxes for the year ended 31 December 2019 is a credit of $14 million (2018: credit of $285 million) due to a reassessment
of future dividend distributions.

Associates’ and joint ventures’ tax included within Net income from associates and joint ventures for the year ended 31 December 2019 is a charge of $258 million
(2018: charge of $391 million). Excluding special items and remeasurements, this becomes a charge of $258 million (2018: charge of $380 million).

C. Tax amounts included in other comprehensive income
The Consolidated statement of comprehensive income includes a tax charge on the remeasurement of net retirement benefit obligations recognised directly in
equity that will not be reclassified to the income statement of nil (2018: charge of $30 million). In addition, there is a tax charge on the net revaluation loss on equity
investments recognised directly in equity that will not subsequently be reclassified to the income statement of $3 million (2018: tax credit of $2 million). Furthermore,
there is a tax charge of $6 million (2018: nil) on the share of associates’ and joint ventures’ other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to the income
statement. 

D. Tax amounts recognised directly in equity
In 2019, deferred tax of $4 million (2018: $12 million credit) was charged to equity in relation to share-based payments.

Accounting judgement
The Group’s tax affairs are governed by complex domestic tax legislations, international tax treaties between countries and the interpretation of these by tax
authorities and courts. Given the many uncertainties that could arise from these factors, judgement is often required in determining the tax that is due. Where
management is aware of potential uncertainties that are judged more likely than not to result in a liability for additional tax, a provision is made for management’s
best estimate of the liability, determined with reference to similar transactions and, in some cases, reports from independent experts.

Accounting policy
See note 38G for the Group’s accounting policy on tax.

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6. DIVIDENDS

Proposed final ordinary dividend per share (US cents)

Proposed final ordinary dividend (US$ million)

These financial statements do not reflect the proposed final ordinary dividend as it is still subject to shareholder approval.

Dividends paid during the year are as follows:

US$ million

Final ordinary dividend for 2018 – 51 US cents per ordinary share (2017: 54 US cents per ordinary share)

Interim ordinary dividend for 2019 – 62 US cents per ordinary share (2018: 49 US cents per ordinary share)

2019

47

588

2018

51

660

2019

657

765

1,422

2018

681

610

1,291

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Special items and remeasurements are a net gain
of $0.1 billion and include an impairment reversal
at Minas-Rio of $1.0 billion, partially offset by the
impairments of South African thermal coal and
Cerrejón of $0.9 billion.

SPECIAL ITEMS AND 
REMEASUREMENTS

$0.1 bn 

(2018: $0.3 bn)

During 2019, the significant accounting matters addressed by management included:

● the assessment of impairment and impairment reversal indicators

● the estimation of cash flow projections for impairment testing.

7. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING MATTERS

In the course of preparing financial statements, management necessarily
makes judgements and estimates that can have a significant impact on the
financial statements. The critical judgements and sources of estimation
uncertainty that affect the results for the year ended 31 December 2019 are
set out below. In addition to these items, further detail on other significant
judgements and estimates determined by management is provided, where
applicable, in the relevant note to the financial statements. 

Impairment and impairment reversals of assets
i) Critical accounting judgements
The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there are any indicators
that its assets and cash generating units (CGUs) may be impaired. Operating
and economic assumptions which could affect the valuation of assets using
discounted cash flows, including those that could be impacted by the Group’s
principal risks, are updated regularly as part of the Group’s planning and
forecasting processes. Judgement is therefore required to determine whether
the updates represent significant changes in the service potential of an asset or
CGU, and are therefore indicators of impairment or impairment reversal. The
judgement also takes into account the Group’s long-term economic forecasts,
market consensus and sensitivity analysis of the discounted cash flow models
used to value the Group’s assets. 

Assets (other than goodwill) that have been previously impaired must be
assessed for indicators of both impairment and impairment reversal. Such
assets are, by definition, carried on the balance sheet at a value close to their
recoverable amount at the last assessment. Therefore in principle any change to
operational plans or assumptions, economic parameters, or the passage of
time, could result in further impairment or impairment reversal if an indicator is
identified. Significant operating assets that the Group has previously impaired
include Minas-Rio (Iron Ore); Dawson and Isibonelo (Coal); Barro Alto and
Samancor (Nickel and Manganese) and El Soldado (Copper). These assets have
a combined carrying value of $7.1 billion within property, plant and equipment
as at 31 December 2019.

ii) Cash flow projections for impairment testing 
Expected future cash flows used in discounted cash flow models are inherently
uncertain and could materially change over time. They are significantly affected
by a number of factors including Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources, together
with economic factors such as commodity prices, exchange rates, discount
rates and estimates of production costs and future capital expenditure. Where
discounted cash flow models based on management’s assumptions are used,
the resulting fair value measurements are considered to be at level 3 in the fair
value hierarchy, as defined in IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement, as they depend
to a significant extent on unobservable valuation inputs.

Cash flow projections are based on financial budgets and Life of Mine Plans or,
for non-mine assets, an equivalent appropriate long-term forecast, incorporating
key assumptions as detailed below: 

• Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources 

Ore Reserves and, where considered appropriate, Mineral Resources are
incorporated in projected cash flows, based on Ore Reserves and Mineral
Resources statements and exploration and evaluation work undertaken by

appropriately qualified persons. Mineral Resources are included where
management has a high degree of confidence in their economic extraction,
despite additional evaluation still being required prior to meeting the required
confidence to convert to Ore Reserves. 

• Commodity and product prices 

Commodity and product prices are based on latest internal forecasts,
benchmarked with external sources of information, to ensure they are within
the range of available analyst forecasts. In estimating the forecast cash flows,
management also takes into account the expected realised price from existing
contractual arrangements. 

• Foreign exchange rates 

Foreign exchange rates are based on latest internal forecasts, benchmarked
with external sources of information for relevant countries of operation. Long-
term foreign exchange rates are kept constant on a real basis. 

• Discount rates 

Cash flow projections used in fair value less costs of disposal impairment
models are discounted based on a real post-tax discount rate, assessed
annually, of 7.0% (2018: 7.0%). Adjustments to the rate are made for any risks
that are not reflected in the underlying cash flows, including the risk profile of
the individual asset and country risk. 

• Operating costs, capital expenditure and other operating factors 

Operating costs and capital expenditure are based on financial budgets
covering a five-year period. Cash flow projections beyond five years are based
on Life of Mine Plans or non-mine production plans, as applicable, and
internal management forecasts. Cost assumptions incorporate management
experience and expectations, as well as the nature and location of the
operation and the risks associated therewith (for example, the grade of Ore
Reserves varying significantly over time and unforeseen operational issues).
Underlying input cost assumptions are consistent with related output price
assumptions. Other operating factors, such as the timelines of granting
licences and permits are based on management’s best estimate of the
outcome of uncertain future events at the balance sheet date. For further
information refer to the unaudited Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources
Report 2019. 

Where an asset has potential for future development through capital
investment, to which a market participant would attribute value, and the costs
and economic benefits can be estimated reliably, this development is included
in the cash flows (with appropriate risk adjustments). 

iii) Key sources of estimation uncertainty 
For assets where indicators of impairment or impairment reversal are identified,
the Group performs impairment reviews to assess the recoverable amount of its
operating assets principally with reference to fair value less costs of disposal,
assessed using discounted cash flow models. Mining operations are large,
complex assets requiring significant technical and financial resources to operate.
Their value may be sensitive to a range of characteristics unique to each asset.
Management applies judgement in determining the assumptions that are
considered to be reasonable and consistent with those that would be applied
by market participants as outlined in note 38D. All assumptions are made from
the perspective of a hypothetical informed market participant (as required by

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IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement). As a result, these assumptions may differ
from the Group’s own internal forecasts.

Minas-Rio
Minas-Rio was last impaired in 2015 by $2.5 billion based on a recoverable
amount of $3.6 billion, as a result of a deterioration in the long-term outlook for
iron ore prices. Prior to that date, impairment charges of $5.0 billion and
$3.8 billion were recorded in 2012 and 2014. 

Following pipeline leaks and the suspension of operations in March 2018,
operations at Minas-Rio resumed in December 2018. The ramp-up has
progressed well during 2019, facilitated by access to higher grade ore in the
Step 3 licence area, and a key tailings dam extension permit was received in
December 2019. Additionally, while the long-term outlook for iron ore has
remained broadly unchanged since 2015, the outlook for market conditions
in the nearer term has improved. Consequently, the valuation of Minas-Rio
has been assessed and the previous impairment has been partially reversed
to a recoverable amount of $5.3 billion, resulting in a gain of $1.0 billion
($1.0 billion after tax). Of the impairment reversal, $1,023 million has been
allocated against property, plant and equipment and $10 million against land
and buildings.

The recoverable amount is based on a discounted cash flow model. The
valuation is inherently sensitive to changes in economic and operational
assumptions which could materially increase or reduce the valuation. Key
assumptions include the long-term realised iron ore price, and the timing of
receipt of required permits and licences. The forecast realised price is calculated
using the Platts 62% CFR price as a reference, with adjustments to reflect the
anticipated grade and form of the Minas-Rio product, as well as an adjustment
for future freight costs. In addition to the base case valuation, alternative
scenarios have been considered to assess the impact of changes in key
assumptions. The most significant input to the valuation is the long-term price
for iron ore used to calculate the forecast long-term realised price. The model
uses a long-term iron ore price that falls within the top quartile of the analyst
range of $66/tonne to $76/tonne (Platts 62% CFR reference basis, 2020 real
terms). If the model assumption were changed by $5/tonne with all other
valuation assumptions remaining the same, this would change the valuation by
$0.6 billion. 

South African thermal coal
The South African thermal coal CGU includes all of the Group’s South African
thermal coal operations with the exception of the Isibonelo coal mine. Following
lower forecast short and medium-term thermal coal prices during 2019 and
resultant negative cash flows of operations included within the South African
thermal coal CGU, an impairment charge of $585 million has been recognised
($585 million after tax and non-controlling interests). This has brought the
carrying amount into line with the recoverable amount of $0.6 billion.

The valuation, based on discounted cash flows, is sensitive to changes in input
assumptions, particularly in relation to future thermal coal prices and South
African rand foreign exchange rates over the period 2020 to 2028. The forecast
realised price is calculated using API4 FOB Richards Bay as a reference, with
adjustments to reflect the quality and location of the product. In addition to the
base case valuation, alternative scenarios have been considered to assess the
impact of changes in key assumptions. The most significant input to the
valuation is the short to medium-term price for thermal coal used to calculate
the forecast realised prices. The model uses an average thermal coal price that
falls within an analyst range throughout the Life of Mine Plan. However, the
thermal coal price in the model falls within the top quartile of the analyst range
from 2025 onwards, of $79/tonne to $92/tonne API4 FOB Richards Bay
reference basis, 2020 real terms. If the model assumptions were changed by
$5/tonne throughout the Life of Mine Plan with all other valuation assumptions
remaining the same, this would change the valuation by $0.4 billion. The model
uses a forecast for the average South African rand to US dollar real exchange
rate which falls within the analyst range of 12.2 ZAR/$ to 16.7 ZAR/$. A 10%
appreciation of the South African rand compared to the valuation assumptions
across the forecasted period would decrease the valuation by $0.5 billion. The
valuation is not sensitive to long-term assumptions due to the remaining asset
lives.

Cerrejón
The Group has a 33% interest in Cerrejón, an exporter of Colombian thermal
coal, which is accounted for as an investment in an associate. Following lower
forecast thermal coal prices for Cerrejón’s principal markets during 2019 and a
revision to the Life of Mine Plan, an impairment charge of $334 million has been
recognised ($334 million after tax). This has brought the carrying amount into
line with the recoverable amount of $0.5 billion.

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The valuation, based on discounted cash flows, is sensitive to changes in input
assumptions, particularly in relation to future Colombian thermal coal prices. The
forecast realised price is calculated using API4 FOB Richards Bay as reference,
with adjustments to reflect the quality and location of the product. In addition to
the base case valuation, alternative scenarios have been considered to assess
the impact of changes in key assumptions. The most significant input to the
valuation is the short to medium-term price for thermal coal used to calculate
the forecast realised price. The model uses prices linked to thermal coal prices
that fall within the analyst range noted above for South African thermal coal. If
the model assumptions were changed by $5/tonne in each year with all other
valuation assumptions remaining the same, this would change the valuation by
$0.2 billion.

De Beers natural diamonds goodwill
The valuation of the De Beers natural diamonds CGU has been assessed as at
31 December 2019 and the recoverable amount was considered to exceed the
carrying value by $1.0 billion. The valuation, based on discounted cash flows, is
sensitive to input assumptions particularly in relation to the future price growth
for diamonds. The two primary factors impacting price growth are expected
consumer demand growth and changes in global supply. 

Expected consumer demand growth (in USD terms) is driven predominantly by:
local currency GDP growth expectations in the primary markets in which
diamonds are sold; foreign exchange movements against the US dollar and the
desirability of diamonds. Desirability includes all aspects of buying behaviour
such as competition for share of wallet from other luxury products including
experiential holidays, hardline and softline goods, new technology and other
products such as labgrown diamonds. 

The valuation remains sensitive to consumer demand growth that provide both
upside and downside risk. For example a reduction in the weighted GDP growth
rates, a strengthening of the US dollar or an increase in substitution by labgrown
gems would suppress consumer demand growth. These factors have a range
of possible impacts that may not occur independently of each other. 

The medium-term real GDP growth assumption in US dollar terms inherent in
the consumer demand forecast is 2.7% which is sourced from an external
provider and is weighted based on the key markets in which we operate
including the US, China, India, Japan, Gulf Region and Eurozone. 

The foreign exchange assumption inherent in the consumer demand forecast is
based on an external forecast, and in the medium-term incorporates annual US
dollar depreciation of 0.5% against the Chinese renminbi and 0.8% against the
Japanese yen and 0.5% annual appreciation against the Indian rupee. 

The consumer demand forecast has assumed a growth in the short-term
market penetration of labgrown diamonds which is then forecast to revert back
to a stable share of the market by 2024 as the product becomes distinguished
as a separate category. 

A range of alternative scenarios have been considered in determining whether
there is a reasonably possible change in consumer demand growth, which
would result in the recoverable amount equating to the carrying amount.
These scenarios are consistent with external forecasts that incorporate real
year-on-year demand growth of 0-1% in the conservative estimate or 2-3%
in more optimistic estimates. 

A 0.6 percentage point underperformance in our consumer demand growth
expectation, either through a 10% appreciation in the US dollar or a reduction
in real GDP growth assumptions by 0.6 percentage points, with other valuation
assumptions remaining the same, would result in the recoverable amount
equating to the carrying amount. 

Changes in total global supply is driven primarily by the output anticipated from
new projects. Our assessment is that no reasonably possible change in global
supply with other assumptions remaining the same, would result in the
recoverable amount equating to the carrying amount. 

Recognition of deferred tax assets
In accordance with the requirements of IAS 12 Income Taxes, the Group
reassesses the recognition and recoverability of deferred tax assets at the end
of each reporting period. This assessment is performed for each jurisdiction
based upon the application of tax law, the likelihood of taxable profits arising in
future periods and the likelihood that tax assets will be utilised. In determining
the likelihood of future taxable profits the Group considers the financial forecasts
and the associated risks from operational and financial uncertainties.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SIGNIFICANT ITEMS

8. SPECIAL ITEMS AND REMEASUREMENTS

Overview

US$ million

Impairments and impairment reversals

Other operating special items

Operating remeasurements

Operating special items and remeasurements

Disposals of businesses and investments

Adjustments relating to business combinations

Adjustments relating to former operations

Charges relating to BEE transactions

Non-operating special items

Financing special items and remeasurements

Tax special items and remeasurements

Total

Associates’ and joint ventures’ special items and remeasurements

Total special items and remeasurements

Special items
Special items are those items of financial performance that, due to their size and
nature, the Group believes should be separately disclosed on the face of the
income statement. These items, along with related tax and non-controlling
interests, are excluded from underlying earnings, which is an Alternative
Performance Measure (APM). For more information on the APMs used by the
Group, including definitions, please refer to page 228.

• Operating special items are those that relate to the operating performance of

the Group and principally include impairment charges and reversals and
restructuring costs.

• Non-operating special items are those that relate to changes in the Group’s

asset portfolio. This category principally includes profits and losses on
disposals of businesses and investments or closure of operations,
adjustments relating to business combinations, and adjustments relating to
former operations of the Group, such as changes in the measurement of
deferred consideration receivable or provisions recognised on disposal or
closure of operations in prior periods. This category also includes charges
relating to Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) transactions.

• Financing special items are those that relate to financing activities and include

realised gains and losses on early repayment of borrowings, and the
unwinding of the discount on material provisions previously recognised as
special items.

• Tax special items are those that relate to tax charges or credits where the

associated cash outflow or inflow is anticipated to be significant due to its size
and nature, principally including resolution of tax enquiries.

Remeasurements
Remeasurements are items that are excluded from underlying earnings in order
to reverse timing differences in the recognition of gains and losses in the income
statement in relation to transactions that, while economically linked, are subject
to different accounting measurement or recognition criteria. Remeasurements
include mark-to-market movements on derivatives that are economic hedges of
transactions not yet recorded in the financial statements, in order to ensure that
the overall economic impact of such transactions is reflected within the Group’s
underlying earnings in the period in which they occur. When the underlying
transaction is recorded in the income statement, the realised gains or losses are
reversed from remeasurements and are recorded in underlying earnings within
either revenue, operating costs or net finance costs as appropriate. If the
underlying transaction is recorded in the balance sheet, for example capital
expenditure, the realised amount remains in remeasurements on settlement of
the derivative.

• Operating remeasurements include unrealised gains and losses on derivatives
relating to revenue, operating costs or capital expenditure transactions. They
also include the reversal through depreciation and amortisation of a fair value
gain or loss, arising on revaluation of a previously held equity interest in a
business combination.

Before tax

Tax

Non-
controlling
interests

131

(180)

(102)

(151)

(51)

23

48

(13)

7

(6)

—

(150)

—

55

8

63

24

—

(11)

—

13

(1)

121

196

—

62

(6)

56

—

—

(11)

2

(9)

(2)

(12)

33

2019

2018

Net

131

(63)

(100)

(32)

(27)

23

26

(11)

11

(9)

109

79

—

79

Net

851

(58)

(113)

680

(25)

7

(39)

(31)

(88)

(132)

(137)

323

(11)

312

• Financing remeasurements include unrealised gains and losses on financial
assets and liabilities that represent economic hedges, including accounting
hedges, related to financing arrangements.

• Tax remeasurements include foreign exchange impacts arising in US dollar
functional currency entities where tax calculations are generated based
on local currency financial information and hence tax is susceptible to
currency fluctuations.

Operating special items
Impairments and impairment reversals
Net impairments and impairment reversals of $131 million ($131 million after tax
and non-controlling interests) for the year ended 31 December 2019 principally
comprise the impairment reversals of Minas-Rio (Iron Ore) of $1,033 million
($1,033 million after tax) and the impairment charges of South African thermal
coal (Coal) of $585 million ($585 million after tax and non-controlling interests),
Cerrejón (Coal) of $334 million ($334 million after tax), and Corporate assets
(Corporate and other) of $30 million ($30 million after tax).

Further information on significant accounting matters relating to impairments
and impairment reversals is provided in note 7.

2018
Net impairments and impairment reversals of $851 million after tax and non-
controlling interests for the year ended 31 December 2018 principally consisted
of impairment reversals of $652 million for Moranbah-Grosvenor (Coal) and
$259 million for Capcoal (Coal) partially offset by $60 million relating to the write-
off of assets in De Beers’ South African operations. 

Other operating special items
The loss of $180 million ($63 million after tax and non-controlling interests)
principally relates to the cost to the Group of terminating a long-term power
supply contract in Copper. 

2018
The loss of $58 million after tax related to the cost to the Group of the transfer
of liabilities of a South African pension scheme.

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Financing special items and remeasurements
Financing special items and remeasurements principally comprise a net fair
value loss of $6 million in respect of derivatives hedging net debt (2018: loss
of $98 million arising on bond buybacks completed in the period and a net fair
value loss of $33 million on derivatives hedging net debt).

Tax associated with special items and remeasurements
This includes a tax remeasurement charge of $406 million and tax on specials
credit of $602 million principally arising on Brazilian deferred tax assets (2018:
tax remeasurements charge of $110 million principally arising on Brazilian
deferred tax assets). 

Of the total tax credit of $196 million (2018: charge of $326 million), there is
a net current tax credit of $56 million (2018: charge of $16 million) and a net
deferred tax credit of $140 million (2018: charge of $310 million).

Associates’ and joint ventures’ special items and
remeasurements
There were no associates’ and joint ventures’ special items and
remeasurements recorded in the year ended 31 December 2019.

2018
Associates’ and joint ventures’ special items and remeasurements relates to the
Coal segment.

SIGNIFICANT ITEMS

8. SPECIAL ITEMS AND REMEASUREMENTS continued

Operating remeasurements
Operating remeasurements reflect a net loss of $102 million ($100 million after
tax and non-controlling interests) which principally relates to a $103 million
depreciation and amortisation charge arising due to the fair value uplift on the
Group’s pre-existing 45% shareholding in De Beers, which was required on
acquisition of a controlling stake. 

2018
Operating remeasurements reflected a net loss of $113 million after tax and
non-controlling interests for the year ended 31 December 2018.

Non-operating special items
Disposals of businesses and investments
On 27 November 2019, the Group announced the equalisation of ownership
across its integrated metallurgical coal operations at Moranbah North and
Grosvenor in Australia (Coal). On entering into an agreement for the sale of a
12% interest in the Grosvenor mine to the same consortium partners for cash
proceeds of $141 million, an impairment charge of $59 million ($41 million after
tax) was recorded to bring the carrying amount of the related net assets into
line with its fair value less costs to sell based on the fair value of the sales
consideration.

2018
The net loss of $25 million after tax and non-controlling interests related to the
disposals of the Group’s interests in the Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine, the
Union platinum mine and Masa Chrome Company Proprietary Limited (Platinum
Group Metals), the Eskom-tied domestic coal operations in South Africa and the
Drayton mine (Coal). 

Adjustments relating to business combinations
The $23 million gain during the year ended 31 December 2019 relates to
adjustments in respect of business combinations in prior periods.

2018
The $7 million gain related to adjustments in respect of business combinations
in prior periods, including a gain on settlement of a related commercial dispute.

Adjustments relating to former operations
The gain of $48 million ($26 million after tax and non-controlling interests) relates
to adjustments in respect of disposals completed in prior periods.

2018
The net loss of $39 million after tax and non-controlling interests relates to
adjustments in respect of disposals completed in prior periods.

Charges relating to BEE transactions
In 2019 the net loss of $11 million after tax and non-controlling interests related
to a modification charge under IFRS 2 Share-based Payments following the
refinancing of Ponahalo Investments (Pty) Ltd.

2018
In 2018 the net loss of $31 million after tax and non-controlling interests related
to a modification charge under IFRS 2 Share-based Payments following the
refinancing of Ponahalo Investments (Pty) Ltd.

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CAPITAL BASE

We have a value-focused approach to capital
allocation with clear prioritisation: maintain asset
integrity; pay dividends to our shareholders
while ensuring a strong balance sheet.
Discretionary capital is then allocated based
on a balanced approach.

Value-disciplined capital allocation throughout the cycle is critical to
protecting and enhancing our shareholders’ capital, given the long-
term and capital intensive nature of our business.

The Group uses attributable return on capital employed (ROCE) to
monitor how efficiently assets are generating profit on invested capital
for the equity shareholders of the Company. Attributable ROCE is an
Alternative Performance Measure (APM). For more information on
the APMs used by the Group, including definitions, please refer to
page 228.

De Beers

Copper

Platinum Group Metals

Iron Ore

Coal

Nickel and Manganese

Corporate and other

Attributable ROCE %

2019

2018

2

16

38

31

26

20

n/a

19

8

22

15

3

67

28

n/a

19

Attributable ROCE remained consistent at 19% in the year ended
31 December 2019 (2018: 19%). Average attributable capital
employed has increased to $28.4 billion (2018: $27.4 billion) primarily
due to the increase of current year capital expenditure and changes in
accounting treatment arising from IFRS 16 Leases.

9. CAPITAL BY SEGMENT

The disclosures in this note include certain Alternative Performance Measures (APMs). For more information on the APMs used by the Group, including
definitions, please refer to page 228.

Capital employed by segment
Capital employed is the principal measure of segment assets and liabilities reported to the Group Management Committee. Capital employed is defined as net
assets excluding net debt and financial asset investments.

US$ million

De Beers

Copper

Platinum Group Metals

Iron Ore

Coal

Nickel and Manganese

Corporate and other

Capital employed

Reconciliation to Consolidated balance sheet:

Net debt

Debit valuation adjustment attributable to derivatives hedging net debt

Financial asset investments

Net assets

Capital employed

2019

8,800

8,238

4,045

8,363

3,787

2,305

38

2018

8,349

6,463

4,058

6,929

4,131

2,390

(51)

35,576

32,269

(4,626)

(2,848)

1

434

15

396

31,385

29,832

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CAPITAL BASE

9. CAPITAL BY SEGMENT continued

Non-current assets by location

US$ million

South Africa
Botswana
Other Africa
Brazil
Chile
Peru
Other South America
North America
Australia and Asia
United Kingdom (Anglo American plc’s country of domicile)
Other Europe
Non-current assets by location

Unallocated assets
Total non-current assets

Intangible assets and
Property, plant and equipment

Total non-current assets

2019

10,265
3,996
1,075
6,699
6,323
3,428
1
634
3,364
1,424
78
37,287

2018

9,687
4,071
1,033
5,643
6,210
1,958
2
644
3,374
1,279
84
33,985

2019

10,756
3,996
1,096
6,948
6,333
3,687
447
634
3,783
1,560
79
39,319

2,758
42,077

2018

10,181
4,071
1,039
5,891
6,240
2,181
838
644
3,848
1,383
84
36,400

2,484
38,884

Total non-current assets by location primarily comprise Intangible assets, Property, plant and equipment, Environmental rehabilitation trusts and Investments in
associates and joint ventures.

10.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Overview
Intangible assets comprise goodwill acquired through business combinations, brands, contracts and other non-mining assets.

US$ million

Net book value

At 1 January

Additions

Amortisation charge for the year

Impairments

Disposals

Currency movements

At 31 December

Cost

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

2019

2018

Brands,
contracts 
and other
intangibles 

Goodwill

Total

Brands,
contracts 
and other
intangibles 

Goodwill

Total

1,111

1,976

3,087

1,201

2,122

3,323

48

(63)

—

—

9

1,105

1,574

(469)

51

—

(68)

—

22

1,981

2,049

(68)

99

(63)

(68)

—

31

3,086

3,623

(537)

17

(68)

—

—

(39)

1,111

1,518

(407)

—

—

—

(17)

(129)

1,976

1,976

—

17

(68)

—

(17)

(168)

3,087

3,494

(407)

Brands, contracts and other intangibles includes $1,026 million (2018: $1,082 million) relating to De Beers, principally comprising assets that were recognised at fair
value on acquisition of a controlling interest in De Beers in August 2012. Of these, $517 million (2018: $517 million) have indefinite useful lives.

Further information
Goodwill relates to the following cash generating units (CGUs) or groups of CGUs:

US$ million

De Beers

Copper Chile

Platinum Group Metals

Coal South Africa

Other

2019

1,636

124

209

2

10

2018

1,592

124

181

71

8

1,981

1,976

Accounting judgement
Goodwill is tested at least annually for impairment by assessing the recoverable amount of the related CGU or group of CGUs. The recoverable amounts have been
determined based on fair value less costs of disposal using discounted cash flow projections. Other than in relation to De Beers as set out in note 7, management
believes that any reasonably possible change in a key assumption on which the recoverable amounts are based would not cause them to exceed their recoverable
amounts. The key assumptions used in determining the recoverable amounts are set out in note 7. 

Accounting policy
See note 38D for the Group’s accounting policies on intangible assets.

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CAPITAL BASE

11. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Overview
Property, plant and equipment comprises the physical assets that make up the Group’s operations. These include acquired mineral rights, capitalised waste
stripping and mine development costs, processing plant and infrastructure, vehicles and other equipment.

US$ million

Net book value

At 31 December

Impact of adoption of IFRS 16 (note 38)

At 1 January

Additions

Depreciation charge for the year

Impairments

Impairments reversed

Disposals

Reclassifications

Currency movements

At 31 December

Cost

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

US$ million

Net book value

At 1 January

Additions

Depreciation charge for the year

Impairments

Impairments reversed

Disposals

Reclassifications

Currency movements

At 31 December

Cost

Mining
properties
and leases
– Owned

Land and
buildings 
– Owned

Land and
buildings 
– Right-of-
use assets

Plant and
equipment
– Owned

Plant and
equipment
– Right-of-
use assets

Capital
works in
progress 
– Owned

Total

2019

Owned and leased assets

10,616

—

10,616

531

(1,042)

(16)

12

(96)

919

154

11,078

25,649

(14,571)

1,786

—

1,786

8

(92)

(61)

12

(15)

191

16

1,845

2,827

(982)

—

176

176

30

13,652

(63)

13,589

133

(37)

(1,501)

(8)

—

(3)

—

1

(249)

1,047

(154)

1,318

54

159

205

14,237

31,977

(46)

(17,740)

—

266

266

252

(218)

(11)

—

(3)

1

2

289

531

(242)

4,844

30,898

—

4,844

4,389

—

(243)

8

(31)

(2,429)

55

6,593

6,915

379

31,277

5,343

(2,890)

(588)

1,079

(302)

—

282

34,201

68,104

(322)

(33,903)

2018

Owned and leased assets

Mining
properties
and leases 
– Owned

Land and
buildings 
– Owned

Land and
buildings 
– Right-of-
use assets

Plant and
equipment 
– Owned

Plant and
equipment 
– Right-of-
use assets

Capital
works in
progress 
– Owned

11,536

438

(1,080)

(99)

344

(18)

573

(1,078)

10,616

24,227

2,669

87

(84)

(58)

37

(23)

(683)

(159)

1,786

2,853

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

12,848

199

(1,495)

(1)

711

(58)

1,940

(492)

13,652

31,202

(17,550)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Total

30,643

4,032

(2,659)

(158)

1,142

(106)

—

(1,996)

30,898

63,279

3,590

3,308

—

—

50

(7)

(1,830)

(267)

4,844

4,997

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

(13,611)

(1,067)

(153)

(32,381)

On adoption of IFRS 16 Leases, right-of-use assets for items formerly recognised as leased under operating leases were recognised within property, plant and
equipment. Assets previously recognised as leased under finance leases were reclassified within property, plant and equipment to right-of-use assets. Leased
assets principally relate to corporate offices, diamond jewellery retail outlets and shipping vessels.

Additions include $72 million (2018: $41 million) of net interest expense incurred on borrowings funding the construction of qualifying assets which has been
capitalised during the year.

Depreciation includes $2,765 million (2018: $2,545 million) of depreciation within operating profit, $86 million (2018: $97 million) of depreciation arising due to
the fair value uplift on the pre-existing 45% shareholding in De Beers which has been included within operating remeasurements (see note 8), and $39 million
(2018: $17 million) of pre-commercial production depreciation and assets used in capital projects which has been capitalised.

Disposals includes disposals of assets, businesses, and transfers to Assets classified as held for sale.

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CAPITAL BASE

11. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT continued

Accounting judgements
Impairment testing
For the purposes of impairment testing, the recoverable amount of each of the cash generating units (CGUs) or group of CGUs has been determined based on a fair
value less costs of disposal basis. The key assumptions used in determining fair value less costs of disposal are set out in note 7.

Deferred stripping
In certain mining operations, rock or soil overlying a mineral deposit, known as overburden, and other waste materials must be removed to access the orebody.
The process of removing overburden and other mine waste materials is referred to as stripping.

The Group defers stripping costs onto the balance sheet where they are considered to improve access to ore in future periods. Where the amount to be capitalised
cannot be specifically identified it is determined based on the volume of waste extracted compared with expected volume for the identified component of the
orebody. This determination is dependent on an individual mine’s design and Life of Mine Plan and therefore changes to the design or Life of Mine Plan will result
in changes to these estimates. Identification of the components of a mine’s orebody is made by reference to the Life of Mine Plan. The assessment depends on
a range of factors including each mine’s specific operational features and materiality.

Accounting policy
See note 38D for the Group’s accounting policies on property, plant and equipment.

12. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

The disclosures in this note include certain Alternative Performance Measures (APMs). For more information on the APMs used by the Group, including definitions,
please refer to page 228.

Capital expenditure by segment

US$ million

De Beers

Copper

Platinum Group Metals

Iron Ore

Coal

Nickel and Manganese

Corporate and other

Capital expenditure

Reconciliation to Consolidated cash flow statement:

Cash flows from derivatives related to capital expenditure

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

Direct funding for capital expenditure received from non-controlling interests

Reimbursement of capital expenditure

Expenditure on property, plant and equipment

2019

567

1,078

569

594

934

42

56

2018

417

703

496

415

722

38

27

3,840

2,818

(9)

8

844

61

4,744

15

162

374

31

3,400

Direct funding for capital expenditure received from non-controlling interests represents capital expenditure relating to the Quellaveco project funded by Mitsubishi.
Capital expenditure on the Quellaveco project in the year ended 31 December 2019 was partly funded using remaining cash subscriptions received from Mitsubishi
in 2018 as part of the Quellaveco syndication transaction. At 31 December 2019, subscription amounts have been fully utilised. Mitsubishi has continued to provide
direct funding for its 40% share of capital expenditure via draw-downs against a committed shareholder facility which are recorded as borrowings on the Group’s
Consolidated balance sheet.

Reimbursement of capital expenditure relates to funding provided for the development of the Charterhouse Street office.

Capitalised operating cash flows
Capital expenditure includes net capitalised operating cash outflows of $11 million (2018: net inflows of $18 million) in relation to operating costs incurred by
operations prior to reaching commercial production for accounting purposes.

Capital expenditure by category

US$ million

Expansionary

Stay-in-business

Stripping and development

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

2019

1,216

1,656

976

(8)

3,840

2018

567

1,617

796

(162)

2,818

Expansionary capital expenditure includes the cash flows from derivatives related to capital expenditure and is net of direct funding for capital expenditure received
from non-controlling interests. Stay-in-business capital expenditure is net of reimbursement of capital expenditure.

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13.

INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES

Overview
Investments in associates and joint ventures represent businesses the Group does not control, but instead exercises significant influence or joint control. These
include (within the respective business units) the associates Cerrejón and Jellinbah (Coal) and the joint ventures Ferroport (Iron Ore) and Samancor (Nickel and
Manganese). The Group’s other investments in associates and joint ventures arise primarily in the Platinum Group Metals segment.

The disclosures in this note include certain Alternative Performance Measures (APMs). For more information on the APMs used by the Group, including definitions,
please refer to page 228.

US$ million

At 1 January

Net income from associates and joint ventures

Other comprehensive income from associates and joint ventures

Dividends received

Investments in equity and capitalised loans

Impairments

Disposals

Other movements

Currency movements

At 31 December

Associates

1,136

145

—

(210)

32

(334)

—

—

(3)

766

Joint
ventures

579

244

53

(310)

4

—

—

—

(3)

567

2019

Total

1,715

389

53

(520)

36

(334)

—

—

(6)

Associates

1,350

347

—

(332)

72

(85)

(160)

—

(56)

1,333

1,136

Joint 
ventures

606

381

—

(405)

27

—

—

(15)

(15)

579

2018

Total

1,956

728

—

(737)

99

(85)

(160)

(15)

(71)

1,715

Further information
The Group’s total investments in associates and joint ventures include long-term loans of $212 million (2018: $181 million), which in substance form part of the
Group’s net investment. These loans are not repayable in the foreseeable future. Other comprehensive income from associates and joint ventures relates principally
to fair value movements on investments held at fair value through other comprehensive income.

The Group’s share of the results of the associates and joint ventures is as follows:

Income statement

US$ million

Revenue

Operating costs (before special items and remeasurements)

Associates’ and joint ventures’ underlying EBIT

Net finance costs

Income tax expense

Non-controlling interests

Net income from associates and joint ventures (before special items and remeasurements)

Special items and remeasurements tax

Net income from associates and joint ventures

Balance sheet

US$ million

Non-current assets

Current assets

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Net assets as at 31 December 2019

Net assets as at 31 December 2018

2019

1,955

(1,272)

683

(31)

(258)

(5)

389

—

389

Associates

Joint
ventures

847

497

(146)

(432)

766

1,136

993

410

(208)

(628)

567

579

2018

2,586

(1,440)

1,146

(15)

(380)

(12)

739

(11)

728

Total

1,840

907

(354)

(1,060)

1,333

1,715

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13. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES continued

Further information

US$ million

Samancor (Nickel and Manganese)

Cerrejón (Coal)

Jellinbah (Coal)

Ferroport (Iron Ore)

Other

US$ million

Samancor (Nickel and Manganese)

Cerrejón (Coal)

Jellinbah (Coal)

Ferroport (Iron Ore)

Other

US$ million

Samancor (Nickel and Manganese)

Cerrejón (Coal)

Jellinbah (Coal)

Ferroport (Iron Ore)

Other

Revenue

Underlying
EBITDA

Underlying
EBIT

Share of net
income

Dividends
received

2019

926

494

438

90

7

1,955

Revenue

1,147

838

482

29

90

443

130

206

73

15

867

388

25

193

66

11

683

200

9

135

34

11

389

Underlying
EBITDA

Underlying
EBIT

Share of net
income

663

388

241

14

28

610

295

228

7

6

380

184

160

(2)

6

728

300

66

139

—

15

520

2018

Dividends
received

405

194

138

—

—

737

2,586

1,334

1,146

Aggregate investment

2019

357

487

240

152

97

2018

404

837

246

123

105

1,333

1,715

Accounting judgements
Impairment testing
The Group has previously impaired its investment in Samancor (Nickel and Manganese). In 2019 the Group has impaired its investment in Cerrejón (Coal). For the
purposes of impairment testing, the recoverable amount has been determined based on a fair value less costs of disposal basis. The key assumptions used in
determining fair value less costs of disposal are set out in note 7.

Accounting policy
See note 38I for the Group’s accounting policy on associates and joint arrangements, which includes joint ventures.

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CAPITAL BASE

14. FINANCIAL ASSET INVESTMENTS

Overview
Financial asset investments include three categories. Financial assets at amortised cost principally comprise loans to and deposits with third parties including the
Group’s associates and joint ventures. Assets classified at fair value through other comprehensive income principally comprise investments in equities of other
companies. Financial assets held at fair value through profit and loss comprise financial assets that do not meet the criteria to be classified under either of the other
two categories.

US$ million

At 1 January

Additions

Interest receivable

Net loans advanced

Disposals

Impairments

Fair value and other movements

Currency movements

At 31 December

Financial
assets at
amortised cost

At fair value
through
profit and
loss

At fair value
through other
comprehensive
income

358

—

19

33

—

(5)

—

(32)

373

—

—

—

17

—

—

(14)

—

3

38

4

—

—

—

—

21

(5)

58

2019

Total

396

4

19

50

—

(5)

7

(37)

434

Financial
assets at
amortised cost

At fair value

through  
profit and  

loss

At fair value
through other
comprehensive
income

446

—

19

18

(21)

(31)

—

(73)

358

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

115

25

—

4

(63)

—

(44)

1

38

2018

Total

561

25

19

22

(84)

(31)

(44)

(72)

396

During 2018, Anglo American Platinum disposed of certain investments made under the PGM Investment programme to a venture capital fund managed by AP
Ventures LLP, over which the Group has joint control as an equity accounted joint venture.

Accounting policy
See note 38D for the Group’s accounting policies on financial asset investments.

15. PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES AND CHARGES

Overview

US$ million

At 31 December 2018

Impact of adoption of IFRS 16 (note 38)

At 1 January 2019

Charged to the income statement

Capitalised

Unwinding of discount

Amounts applied

Unused amounts reversed

Other movements

Currency movements

At 31 December 2019

Current

Non-current

Environmental

restoration Decommissioning

Employee
benefits

Onerous
contracts

(1,258)

—

(1,258)

(237)

(60)

(59)

41

14

—

(35)

(1,594)

(80)

(1,514)

(607)

—

(607)

1

(89)

(32)

26

13

—

28

(660)

(34)

(626)

(133)

—

(133)

(46)

—

(1)

37

5

1

(1)

(138)

(121)

(17)

(65)

15

(50)

(1)

—

(3)

5

9

—

—

(40)

(14)

(26)

Other

(632)

—

(632)

(152)

(77)

—

141

80

—

(1)

(641)

(267)

(374)

Total

(2,695)

15

(2,680)

(435)

(226)

(95)

250

121

1

(9)

(3,073)

(516)

(2,557)

Further information
Environmental restoration
The Group has an obligation to undertake restoration, rehabilitation and environmental work when environmental disturbance is caused by the development or
ongoing production of a mining property. A provision is recognised for the present value of such costs, based on management’s best estimate of the legal and
constructive obligations incurred. Changes in legislation could result in changes in provisions recognised. It is anticipated that the majority of these costs will be
incurred over a period in excess of 10 years. 

Decommissioning
Provision is made for the present value of costs relating to the decommissioning of plant or other site restoration work. It is anticipated that the majority of these
costs will be incurred over a period in excess of 20 years.

The pre-tax, real discount rates that have been used in calculating the environmental restoration and decommissioning liabilities as at 31 December 2019, in the
principal currencies in which these liabilities are denominated are as follows: US dollar: 1.5% (2018: 2.1%); South African rand: 4.0% (2018: 4.0%); Australian dollar:
2.0% (2018: 2.0%); Chilean peso: 2.5% (2018: 2.5%); and Brazilian real: 6.0% (2018: 6.0%).

Employee benefits
Provision is made for statutory or contractual employee entitlements where there is significant uncertainty over the timing or amount of settlement. It is anticipated
that these costs will be incurred when employees choose to take their benefits.

Onerous contracts
Provision is made for the present value of certain long-term contracts where the unavoidable cost of meeting the Group’s obligations is expected to exceed the
benefits to be received. It is anticipated that the majority of these costs will be incurred over a period of up to six years. Following the adoption of IFRS 16 Leases,
onerous lease provisions at 31 December 2018 have been reversed and equivalent impairments recorded against the carrying values of the corresponding right-of-
use assets (note 11).

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CAPITAL BASE

15. PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES AND CHARGES continued

Other
Other provisions charged to the income statement primarily relate to restructuring costs, indemnities, legal and other claims and liabilities. Capitalised other
provisions primarily relate to social commitments in Quellaveco.

Environmental rehabilitation trusts
The Group makes contributions to controlled funds that were established to meet the cost of some of its restoration and environmental rehabilitation liabilities in
South Africa. The funds comprise the following investments:

US$ million

Equity

Bonds

Cash

2019

97

147

57

301

2018

104

146

53

303

These assets are primarily denominated in South African rand. Cash is held in short-term fixed deposits or earns interest at floating inter-bank rates. Bonds earn
interest at a weighted average fixed rate of 8.0% (2018: 8.0%) for an average period of six years (2018: five years). Equity investments are recorded at fair value
through profit and loss and bonds are recorded at amortised cost.

These funds are not available for the general purposes of the Group. All income from these assets is reinvested to meet specific environmental obligations. These
obligations are included in provisions stated above.

Accounting policy
See note 38D for the Group’s accounting policy on environmental restoration and decommissioning obligations.

16. DEFERRED TAX

Overview
The movement in net deferred tax liabilities during the year is as follows:

US$ million

At 1 January

Charged to the income statement

Charged to the statement of comprehensive income

(Charged)/credited directly to equity

Disposal of business

Currency movements

At 31 December

Comprising:

Deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities

Further information
The amount of deferred tax recognised in the Consolidated balance sheet is as follows:

US$ million

Deferred tax assets

Tax losses

Post employment benefits

Share-based payments

Enhanced tax depreciation

Depreciation in excess of capital allowances

Other temporary differences

Deferred tax liabilities

Capital allowances in excess of depreciation

Fair value adjustments

Tax losses

Provisions

Withholding tax

Other temporary differences

2019

(2,766)

(52)

—

(7)

—

(40)

2018

(2,997)

(127)

(28)

12

47

327

(2,865)

(2,766)

1,057

(3,922)

910

(3,676)

2019

2018

357

23

6

261

791

(381)

1,057

(3,461)

(694)

134

464

(99)

(266)

221

23

23

228

264

151

910

(3,072)

(691)

95

413

(126)

(295)

(3,922)

(3,676)

The deferred tax liability on other temporary differences arises primarily in relation to deferred stripping costs, and functional currency differences, partially offset by
an amount related to post employment benefits.

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CAPITAL BASE

16. DEFERRED TAX continued

The amount of deferred tax charged to the Consolidated income statement is as follows:

US$ million

Capital allowances in excess of depreciation

Fair value adjustments

Tax losses

Provisions

Withholding tax

Other temporary differences

2019

(505)

70

694

171

7

(489)

(52)

2018

(456)

35

173

14

273

(166)

(127)

Deferred tax charged to the income statement includes a credit of $406 million (2018: charge of $110 million) relating to deferred tax remeasurements and a charge
of $546 million (2018: charge of $200 million) relating to deferred tax on special items.

A net deferred tax asset of $808 million (2018: $705 million) is recognised in Brazil in relation to the Minas-Rio and Barro Alto mines. This relates primarily to tax
losses, deductible goodwill and fixed asset temporary differences, and is partially offset by functional currency taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets
are recognised to the extent that the business has forecast taxable profits against which the assets can be recovered. 

The Group has the following temporary differences for which no deferred tax assets have been recognised:

US$ million

Expiry date

Less than five years

Greater than five years

No expiry date

Tax losses
– revenue

Tax losses
– capital

Other
temporary
differences

21

17

5,486

5,524

—

—

2,157

2,157

—

1,680

1,390

3,070

2019

Total

21

1,697

9,033

10,751

Tax losses 
– revenue

Tax losses 
– capital

Other
temporary
differences

17

26

3,750

3,793

—

—

1,266

1,266

—

2,102

6,583

8,685

2018

Total

17

2,128

11,599

13,744

No deferred tax has been recognised in respect of temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, branches, associates and interests in joint
arrangements where the Group is in a position to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that such differences will not
reverse in the foreseeable future. The aggregate amount of temporary differences associated with such investments in subsidiaries, branches, associates and
interests in joint arrangements is represented by the contribution of those investments to the Group’s retained earnings and amounted to $23,348 million
(2018: $23,760 million).

Accounting judgements
Recognition of deferred tax asset
In accordance with the requirements of IAS 12 Income Taxes, the Group reassesses the recognition and recoverability of deferred tax assets at the end of each
reporting period. See note 7.

Accounting policy
See note 38G for the Group’s accounting policy on tax.

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WORKING CAPITAL

This section includes analysis of inventories, receivables and payables. These balances principally
relate to current assets and liabilities held to support operating activities.

US$ million

Inventories

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other payables

2019

4,962

3,062

(5,499)

2,525

2018

4,466

2,734

(4,879)

2,321

Working capital was broadly flat in 2019. The net increase in the total
working capital balance is attributable to increased stock volumes and
operating receivables offset by increased operating payables.

17.

INVENTORIES

Overview
Inventories represent goods held for sale in the ordinary course of business (finished products), ore being processed into a saleable condition (work in progress) and
spares, raw materials and consumables to be used in the production process (raw materials and consumables).

US$ million

Raw materials and consumables

Work in progress

Finished products

2019

787

2,103

2,072

4,962

2018

771

1,911

1,784

4,466

Further information
The cost of inventories recognised as an expense and included in cost of sales amounted to $16,089 million (2018: $17,170 million). The write-down of inventories
to net realisable value (net of revaluation of provisionally priced purchases) amounted to $140 million (2018: $59 million).

Work in progress includes $544 million (2018: $332 million) of ore stockpiles that are not expected to be processed within the next 12 months. These stockpiles are
classified as current as they are expected to be consumed within the normal business cycle and there is the ability to process and market the ore.

Accounting judgements
Accounting for inventory involves the use of judgements and estimates, particularly related to the measurement and valuation of work in progress inventory within
the production process. Certain estimates, including expected metal recoveries and work in progress volumes, are calculated by engineers using available industry,
engineering and scientific data. Estimates used are periodically reassessed by the Group taking into account technical analysis and historical performance.

Accounting policy
See note 38E for the Group’s accounting policy on inventories.

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WORKING CAPITAL

18. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Overview
Trade receivables are amounts due from the Group’s customers for commodities and services the Group has provided. Many of the Group’s sales are provisionally
priced, which means that the price is finalised at a date after the sale takes place. When there is uncertainty about the final amount that will be received, the
receivable is marked to market based on the forward price.

Trade and other receivables also includes amounts receivable for VAT and other indirect taxes, prepaid expenses and amounts receivable from others for 
non-sale transactions. Contract assets represent prepaid freight costs for sales contracts where the Group has an outstanding performance obligation to provide
freight services.

US$ million

Trade receivables

Tax receivables

Prepayments and accrued income

Contract assets

Other receivables

Due within
one year

Due after
one year 

1,212

554

235

46

339

2,386

19

342

44

—

271

676

2019

Total

1,231

896

279

46

610

Due within
one year

1,188

418

178

9

233

3,062

2,026

Due after
one year 

21

350

30

—

307

708

2018

Total

1,209

768

208

9

540

2,734

Further information
The Group applies the simplified expected credit loss model for its trade receivables measured at amortised cost, as permitted by IFRS 9 Financial Instruments.
The expected credit losses on trade receivables are estimated using a provision matrix by reference to past default experience and financial metrics, adjusted as
appropriate for current observable data.

As part of its approach to working capital management the Group uses debtor discounting arrangements. These arrangements are on a non-recourse basis
and hence the related receivables are derecognised from the Group balance sheet.

Of the year end trade receivables balance, $35 million (2018: $27 million) were past due, stated after an associated impairment provision of $22 million 
(2018: $18 million). The overdue debtor ageing profile is typical of the industry in which certain of the Group’s businesses operate. Given this, the use of payment
security instruments (including letters of credit from acceptable financial institutions), and the nature of the related counterparties, these amounts are considered
recoverable. The historical level of customer default is minimal and there is no current observable data to indicate a material future default. As a result the credit
quality of year end trade receivables is considered to be high.

Trade receivables do not incur any interest, are principally short-term in nature and are measured at their nominal value (with the exception of receivables relating to
provisionally priced sales, as set out in the revenue recognition accounting policy, see note 38C), net of appropriate provision for estimated irrecoverable amounts.

19. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Overview
Trade and other payables include amounts owed to suppliers, tax authorities and other parties that are typically due to be settled within 12 months. The total also
includes contract liabilities, which represents monies received from customers but for which we have not yet delivered the associated service. These amounts are
recognised as revenue when the service is provided. Other payables includes deferred consideration in respect of business combinations and dividends payable to
non-controlling interests.

US$ million

Trade payables

Accruals

Contract liabilities

Deferred income

Tax and social security

Other payables

2019

2,543

1,635

747

17

81

476

5,499

2018

2,378

1,481

478

17

45

480

4,879

Further information
Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are measured at their nominal value (with the exception of payables relating to provisionally priced commodity
purchases which are marked to market using the appropriate forward price) until settled. $126 million (2018: $145 million) of other payables is included within non-
current liabilities.

Contract liabilities represent $694 million (2018: $457 million) for payments received in advance for metal which is expected to be delivered within six months and
$53 million (2018: $21 million) in respect of freight performance obligations which are expected to be completed within 30 to 45 days. 

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NET DEBT AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

Net debt increased from $2.8 billion to $4.6 billion during the year, driven by the adoption
of IFRS 16 Leases and the share buy-back programme. Gearing has increased from 9% at
31 December 2018 to 13% at 31 December 2019.

US$ million

Net assets

Net debt including related derivatives (note 20)

Total capital

Gearing

2019

31,385

4,626

36,011

2018

29,832

2,848

32,680

13%

9%

Net debt is calculated as total borrowings less cash and cash
equivalents (including derivatives that provide an economic hedge of
net debt and excluding the impact of the debit valuation adjustment).
Total capital is calculated as ‘Net assets’ (as shown in the
Consolidated balance sheet) excluding net debt.

20. NET DEBT

Overview
The disclosures in this note include certain Alternative Performance Measures (APMs). For more information on the APMs used by the Group, including definitions,
please refer to page 228.

Movement in net debt

US$ million

At 1 January 2018

Cash flow

Reclassifications

Movement in fair value

Other non-cash movements

Currency movements

At 31 December 2018

Impact of adoption of IFRS 16 (note 38)

At 1 January 2019

Cash flow

Reclassifications

Movement in fair value

Other non-cash movements

Currency movements

At 31 December 2019

Cash
and cash
equivalents

7,792

(948)

—

—

—

(296)

6,548

—

6,548

(168)

—

—

—

(45)

6,335

Short term
borrowings

Medium and
long term
borrowings

Net debt
excluding
derivatives

Derivatives
hedging
net debt

Net debt
including
derivatives

(1,324)

1,077

(434)

8

34

58

(581)

(148)

(729)

583

(593)

(3)

(231)

(5)

(978)

(10,620)

1,666

434

116

(137)

170

(8,371)

(321)

(8,692)

(1,396)

593

(231)

(91)

73

(4,152)

1,795

—

124

(103)

(68)

(2,404)

(469)

(2,873)

(981)

—

(234)

(322)

23

(349)

250

—

(345)

—

—

(444)

—

(444)

152

—

53

—

—

(4,501)

2,045

—

(221)

(103)

(68)

(2,848)

(469)

(3,317)

(829)

—

(181)

(322)

23

(9,744)

(4,387)

(239)

(4,626)

Following the adoption of IFRS 16 Leases, lease liabilities of $469 million were recognised within external borrowings included within net debt at the date of
transition at 1 January 2019. Corresponding right-of-use assets were recognised within Property, plant and equipment. Refer to note 11.

Other non-cash movements include $306 million relating to leases entered into in the year ended 31 December 2019.

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NET DEBT AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

20. NET DEBT continued

Further information
Reconciliation to the Consolidated balance sheet

US$ million

Balance sheet

Balance sheet – disposal groups

Bank overdrafts

Net cash/(debt) classifications

Cash and cash equivalents

Short term borrowings

2019

6,345

2

(12)

2018

6,567

—

(19)

2019

(990)

—

12

2018

(600)

—

19

Medium and
 long term borrowings 

2019

(9,744)

—

—

2018

(8,371)

—

—

6,335

6,548

(978)

(581)

(9,744)

(8,371)

South Africa net cash
The Group operates in South Africa where the existence of exchange controls may restrict the use of certain cash balances. The Group therefore monitors the
cash and debt associated with these operations separately. These restrictions are not expected to have a material effect on the Group’s ability to meet its
ongoing obligations. On an owned basis cash and cash equivalents in South Africa is $5,001 million (2018: $5,316 million) and net cash is $4,282 million
(2018: $4,603 million).

As part of the Group cash pooling arrangement, cash that is legally owned by South African companies is managed outside of South Africa. Below is a breakdown
of net (debt)/cash managed in South Africa:

US$ million

Cash and cash equivalents

Short term borrowings

Medium and long term borrowings

Net (debt)/cash excluding derivatives

Derivatives hedging net debt

Net (debt)/cash including derivatives

2019

389

(42)

(678)

(331)

1

(330)

2018

1,382

(113)

(601)

668

1

669

On the adoption of IFRS 16 Leases at 1 January 2019, lease liabilities of $94 million for assets leased in South Africa were recognised within borrowings included
within South Africa net cash.

Debit valuation adjustment
The debit valuation adjustments reduce the valuation of derivative liabilities hedging net debt reflecting the impact of the Group’s own credit risk. These adjustments
are excluded from the Group’s definition of net debt (as detailed on page 228). The movement in the debit valuation adjustments are as follows:

US$ million

At 1 January

Movement in fair value

At 31 December

Accounting policy
See note 38F for the Group’s accounting policy on cash and debt.

2019

2018

15

(14)

1

9

6

15

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21. BORROWINGS

Overview
The Group accesses borrowings mostly in capital markets through bonds issued under the Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) programme, the South African
Domestic Medium Term Note (DMTN) programme and through accessing the US bond markets. The Group uses interest rate and cross currency swaps to ensure
that the majority of the Group’s borrowings are floating rate US dollar denominated.

In March 2019, the Group issued bonds with a US dollar equivalent value of $1.0 billion. The issuance consisted of €500 million 1.625% Guaranteed Notes due
2026 and £300 million 3.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2029, both under the Euro Medium Term Note Programme.

Further information

US$ million

Secured

Bank loans and overdrafts

Leases (2018: finance leases)

Other loans

Unsecured

Bank loans and overdrafts

Bonds issued under EMTN programme

2.75% €279m bond due June 2019

1.5% €139m bond due April 2020

2.875% €281m bond due November 2020

2.5% €378m bond due April 2021

3.5% €750m bond due March 2022

3.25% €750m bond due April 2023

1.625% €600m bond due September 2025

1.625% €500m bond due March 2026

3.375% £300 million bond due March 2029

US bonds

4.125% $500m bond due April 2021

3.75% $300m bond due April 2022

4.125% $600m bond due September 2022

3.625% $650m bond due September 2024

4.875% $650m bond due May 2025

4.75% $700m bond due April 2027

4% $650m bond due September 2027

4.5% $650m bond due March 2028

Bonds issued under DMTN programme

9.27% R1,400m bond due March 2019

9.49% R650m bond due April 2021

JIBAR+1.47% R400m bond due April 2021

Interest payable and other loans

Total borrowings

Short term
borrowings

Medium and
long term
borrowings

Total
borrowings

Contractual
repayment at
hedge rates

Short term
borrowings

Medium and
long term
borrowings

Total
borrowings

2019

2018

Contractual
repayment at
hedge rates

26

209

12

247

131

—

155

320

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

15

345

108

468

93

—

—

—

432

890

889

695

569

400

502

301

599

654

661

723

661

696

—

47

29

41

554

120

715

224

—

155

320

432

890

889

695

569

400

502

301

599

654

661

723

661

696

—

47

29

41

554

120

715

224

—

152

377

492

992

1,033

714

566

395

500

300

600

650

650

700

650

650

—

46

29

137

743

990

435

9,276

9,744

572

10,019

10,734

572

10,292

11,007

25

12

—

37

13

323

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

97

—

—

130

563

600

31

58

57

146

129

—

169

322

445

924

910

689

—

—

494

292

579

624

628

678

616

651

—

46

28

1

8,225

8,371

56

70

57

183

142

323

169

322

445

924

910

689

—

—

494

292

579

624

628

678

616

651

97

46

28

56

70

57

183

142

351

152

377

492

992

1,033

714

—

—

500

300

600

650

650

700

650

650

97

45

28

131

8,788

8,971

131

9,254

9,437

Accounting policy
See note 38F for the Group’s accounting policies on bank borrowings and lease liabilities.

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Financial instruments overview
For financial assets and liabilities which are traded on an active market, such as listed investments or listed debt instruments, fair value is determined by reference
to market value. For non-traded financial assets and liabilities, fair value is calculated using discounted cash flows, considered to be reasonable and consistent with
those that would be used by a market participant, and based on observable market data where available (for example forward exchange rate, interest rate or
commodity price curve), unless carrying value is considered to approximate fair value.

Where discounted cash flow models based on management’s assumptions are used, the resulting fair value measurements are considered to be at level 3 in the fair
value hierarchy, as defined in IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement, as they depend to a significant extent on unobservable valuation inputs.

All derivatives that have been designated into hedge relationships have been separately disclosed.

US$ million

Financial assets

Trade and other receivables

Derivative financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Financial asset investments

Financial liabilities

Trade and other payables

Derivative financial liabilities

Borrowings

Net financial assets/(liabilities)

US$ million

Financial assets

Trade and other receivables

Derivative financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Financial asset investments

Financial liabilities

Trade and other payables

Derivative financial liabilities

Borrowings

Net financial assets/(liabilities)

At fair value
through profit
and loss

Financial
assets at
amortised cost

At fair value
through other
comprehensive
income

Designated
into hedges

Financial
liabilities at
amortised cost

1,166

79

4,282

3

5,530

(944)

(677)

—

(1,621)

3,909

766

—

2,063

373

3,202

—

—

—

—

3,202

—

—

—

58

58

—

—

—

—

58

—

354

—

—

354

—

—

(9,320)

(9,320)

(8,966)

—

—

—

—

—

(3,710)

—

(1,414)

(5,124)

(5,124)

At fair value
through profit 
and loss

Financial 
assets at
amortised cost

At fair value
through other
comprehensive
income

Designated
into hedges

Financial
liabilities at
amortised cost

996

129

4,407

—

5,532

(909)

(607)

—

(1,516)

4,016

810

—

2,160

358

3,328

—

—

—

—

3,328

—

—

—

38

38

—

—

—

—

38

—

212

—

—

212

—

(109)

(8,599)

(8,708)

(8,496)

—

—

—

—

—

(3,430)

—

(372)

(3,802)

(3,802)

2019

Total

1,932

433

6,345

434

9,144

(4,654)

(677)

(10,734)

(16,065)

(6,921)

2018

Total

1,806

341

6,567

396

9,110

(4,339)

(716)

(8,971)

(14,026)

(4,916)

Trade and other receivables exclude prepayments and tax receivables. Trade and other payables exclude tax, social security, contract liabilities and
deferred income.

The Group’s cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 2019 include $4,282 million (2018: $4,407 million) held in high grade money market funds. These funds
are selected to ensure compliance with the minimum credit rating requirements and counterparty exposure limits set out in the Group’s Treasury policy. 

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Fair value hierarchy
An analysis of financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value is set out below:

US$ million

Financial assets

At fair value through profit and loss

Provisionally priced trade receivables

Other receivables

Derivatives hedging net debt

Other derivatives

Cash and cash equivalents

Financial asset investments

Designated into hedges

Derivatives hedging net debt

At fair value through other comprehensive income

Financial asset investments

Financial liabilities

At fair value through profit and loss

Provisionally priced trade payables

Other payables

Derivatives hedging net debt

Other derivatives

Debit valuation adjustment to derivative liabilities

Designated into hedges

Derivatives hedging net debt

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

—

—

—

—

4,280

—

—

11

4,291

—

—

—

(2)

—

—

(2)

847

—

8

71

2

—

354

—

1,282

(766)

—

(601)

(75)

1

—

—

319

—

—

—

3

—

47

369

—

(178)

—

—

—

—

2019

Total

847

319

8

71

4,282

3

354

58

5,942

(766)

(178)

(601)

(77)

1

—

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

—

—

—

9

4,407

—

—

10

4,426

—

—

—

(8)

—

—

(8)

4,418

726

—

7

113

—

—

212

—

1,058

(751)

—

(554)

(60)

15

(109)

(1,459)

(401)

—

270

—

—

—

—

—

28

298

—

(158)

—

—

—

—

(158)

140

2018

Total

726

270

7

122

4,407

—

212

38

5,782

(751)

(158)

(554)

(68)

15

(109)

(1,625)

4,157

Net assets/(liabilities) carried at fair value

4,289

(1,441)

(159)

(178)

191

(1,621)

4,321

Fair value hierarchy

Valuation technique

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Valued using unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical financial instruments. This category includes cash and cash
equivalents held in money market funds, listed equity shares and quoted futures.

Instruments in this category are valued using valuation techniques where all of the inputs that have a significant effect on the valuation are
directly or indirectly based on observable market data. This category includes provisionally priced trade receivables and payables and
over-the-counter derivatives.

Instruments in this category have been valued using a valuation technique where at least one input (which could have a significant effect
on the instrument’s valuation) is not based on observable market data. Where inputs can be observed from market data without undue
cost and effort, the observed input is used. Otherwise, management determines a reasonable estimate for the input. This category
includes contingent consideration, receivables relating to disposals and unlisted equity investments.

The movements in the fair value of the level 3 financial assets and liabilities are shown as follows:

US$ million

At 1 January

Net profit/(loss) recorded in the income statement

Net profit/(loss) recorded in the statement of comprehensive income

Additions

Settlements and disposals

Currency movements

At 31 December

2019

298

53

22

17

(28)

7

369

Assets

2018

284

(38)

(32)

155

(37)

(34)

298

2019

(158)

(30)

—

—

13

(3)

Liabilities

2018

(112)

11

—

(70)

4

9

(178)

(158)

For the level 3 financial assets and liabilities, changing certain estimated inputs to reasonably possible alternative assumptions does not change
the fair value significantly.

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Further information on financial instruments
Borrowings designated in fair value hedges represent listed debt which is held at amortised cost, adjusted for the fair value of the hedged interest rate risk. The
fair value of these borrowings is $9,598 million (2018: $8,519 million), which is measured using quoted indicative broker prices and consequently categorised as
level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The carrying value of the remaining borrowings at amortised cost of $1,414 million (2018: $372 million), principally comprising
bank borrowings and lease liabilities, is considered to approximate the fair value.

Offsetting of financial assets and liabilities
The Group offsets financial assets and liabilities and presents them on a net basis in the Consolidated balance sheet only where there is a legally enforceable
right to offset the recognised amounts, and the Group intends to either settle the recognised amounts on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle
the liability simultaneously.

At 31 December 2019, certain over-the-counter derivatives entered into by the Group and recognised at fair value through profit and loss are both subject to
enforceable ISDA master netting arrangements and intended to be settled on a net basis. In accordance with the requirements of IAS 32 Financial Instruments:
Presentation, the positions of these derivatives have been offset; those in a liability position totalling $28 million (2018: $57 million liability position) were offset
against those in an asset position totalling $62 million (2018: $122 million asset position). The net asset position of $34 million (2018: $65 million net asset
position) is presented within derivative assets (2018: within derivative assets) in the Consolidated balance sheet. The amounts presented only relate to the
relevant operations that have derivative assets offset against derivative liabilities at 31 December 2019.

Derivatives overview
The Group utilises derivative instruments to manage certain market risk exposures, however it may choose not to designate certain derivatives as hedges for
accounting purposes. Such derivatives are classified as ‘Held for trading’ and fair value movements are recorded in the Consolidated income statement.

The use of derivative instruments is subject to limits and the positions are regularly monitored and reported to senior management.

Fair value hedges
The majority of interest rate swaps (taken out to swap the Group’s fixed rate borrowings to floating rate, in accordance with the Group’s policy) have been
designated as fair value hedges. The carrying value of the hedged debt is adjusted at each balance sheet date to reflect the impact on its fair value of changes in
market interest rates. At 31 December 2019, this adjustment was to increase the carrying value of borrowings by $264 million (2018: $30 million increase). Changes
in the fair value of the hedged debt are offset against fair value changes in the interest rate swap and recognised in the Consolidated income statement as financing
remeasurements. Recognised in the Consolidated income statement is a loss on fair value hedged items of $234 million (2018: $124 million gain), offset by a gain
on fair value hedging instruments of $236 million (2018: $118 million loss).

Held for trading
The Group may choose not to designate certain derivatives as hedges. This may occur where the Group is economically hedged but IFRS 9 hedge accounting
cannot be achieved or where gains and losses on both the derivative and hedged item naturally offset in the Consolidated income statement, as is the case for
certain cross currency swaps of non-US dollar debt. Fair value changes on these derivatives are recognised in the Consolidated income statement as
remeasurements or within underlying earnings in accordance with the policy set out in note 8.

Further information on derivatives
Fair value of derivative positions
The fair value of the Group’s open derivative positions at 31 December (excluding normal purchase and sale contracts held off balance sheet), recorded within
‘Derivative financial assets’ and ‘Derivative financial liabilities’, is as follows:

US$ million

Derivatives hedging net debt

Fair value hedge

Interest rate swaps

Held for trading

Forward foreign currency contracts

Cross currency swaps

Debit valuation adjustment to derivative liabilities

Other derivatives

Total derivatives

2019

Asset

Liability

Asset

7

8

—

—

15

71

86

—

(16)

(66)

—

(82)

(73)

(155)

7

3

—

—

10

122

132

Current

2018

Liability

—

(7)

(33)

—

(40)

(63)

(103)

2019

Asset

Liability

Asset

Non-current

2018

Liability

347

—

—

—

347

—

347

—

—

(519)

1

(518)

(4)

(522)

205

—

4

—

209

—

209

(109)

—

(514)

15

(608)

(5)

(613)

Other derivatives primarily relate to forward foreign currency contracts hedging capital expenditure, forward commodity contracts and other commodity contracts
that are accounted for as ‘Held for trading’. These marked to market valuations are not predictive of the future value of the hedged position, nor of the future impact
on the profit of the Group. The valuations represent the cost of closing all hedge contracts at 31 December, at market prices and rates available at the time.

Accounting judgement
Fair value of financial instruments
Certain of the Group’s financial instruments, principally derivatives, are required to be measured on the balance sheet at fair value. Where a quoted market price for
an identical instrument is not available, a valuation model is used to estimate the fair value based on the net present value of the expected cash flows under the
contract. Valuation assumptions are usually based on observable market data (for example forward foreign exchange rate, interest rate or commodity price curves)
where available.

Accounting policies
See notes 38D and 38F for the Group’s accounting policies on financial asset investments, impairment of financial assets, derivative financial instruments and
hedge accounting.

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Overview
The Board approves and monitors the risk management processes, including documented treasury policies, counterparty limits and controlling and reporting
structures. The risk management processes of the Group’s independently listed subsidiaries are in line with the Group’s own policy.

The types of risk exposure, the way in which such exposure is managed and quantification of the level of exposure in the Consolidated balance sheet at
31 December is as follows:

• liquidity risk

• credit risk

• commodity price risk

• foreign exchange risk

• interest rate risk.

A. Liquidity risk
The Group ensures that there are sufficient committed loan facilities (including refinancing, where necessary) in order to meet short-term business requirements,
after taking into account cash flows from operations and its holding of cash and cash equivalents, as well as any Group distribution restrictions that exist. In
addition, certain projects may be financed by means of limited recourse project finance, if appropriate.

Certain borrowing facilities within the Group are the subject of financial covenants that vary from facility to facility, but which would be considered normal for
such facilities, such as the ratio of net debt to tangible net worth. The respective borrowers remain in compliance with these facilities at 31 December 2019.

The expected undiscounted cash flows of the Group’s net debt related and other financial liabilities, by remaining contractual maturity, based on conditions existing
at the balance sheet date, are as follows:

US$ million

Amount due for repayment within one year

Greater than one year, less than two years

Greater than two years, less than three years

Greater than three years, less than four years

Greater than four years, less than five years

Greater than five years

Total due for repayment after more than one year

Total

US$ million

Amount due for repayment within one year

Greater than one year, less than two years

Greater than two years, less than three years

Greater than three years, less than four years

Greater than four years, less than five years

Greater than five years

Total due for repayment after more than one year

Total

The Group had the following undrawn committed borrowing facilities at 31 December:

US$ million

Expiry date

Within one year

Greater than one year, less than two years

Greater than two years, less than three years

Greater than three years, less than four years

Greater than four years, less than five years

Net debt financial liabilities

Expected
future interest
payments

Derivatives
hedging
net debt

(345)

(316)

(281)

(218)

(189)

(492)

(1,496)

(1,841)

(128)

(112)

(161)

(206)

(15)

(26)

(520)

(648)

Net debt financial liabilities

Expected
future interest
payments

Derivatives
hedging
net debt

(337)

(313)

(286)

(254)

(193)

(478)

(1,524)

(1,861)

(134)

(152)

(140)

(169)

(207)

(77)

(745)

(879)

Borrowings

(764)

(1,097)

(1,807)

(883)

(765)

(4,898)

(9,450)

(10,214)

Borrowings

(462)

(530)

(1,044)

(1,787)

(880)

(4,133)

(8,374)

(8,836)

Other
financial
liabilities

(4,602)

(12)

(20)

(18)

(18)

(211)

(279)

(4,881)

Other 
financial 
liabilities

(4,262)

(20)

(17)

(19)

(18)

(333)

(407)

(4,669)

2019

Total

(5,839)

(1,537)

(2,269)

(1,325)

(987)

(5,627)

(11,745)

(17,584)

2018

Total

(5,195)

(1,015)

(1,487)

(2,229)

(1,298)

(5,021)

(11,050)

(16,245)

2019

2018

228

394

1,121

1,538

5,385

8,666

223

1,182

1,035

—

4,874

7,314

On 8 February 2019, the Group extended the maturity of $4.3 billion of its revolving credit facility by one year from March 2023 to March 2024. Subsequent to this
the Group exercised its second extension option on 10 February 2020 extending the maturity of $4.3 billion of the facility by a further year and $0.2 billion by two
years to March 2025. 

Undrawn committed borrowing facilities expiring within one year include undrawn South African rand facilities equivalent to $0.2 billion (2018: $0.2 billion) in
respect of facilities with a 364 day maturity which roll automatically on a daily basis, unless notice is served.

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B. Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty to a financial instrument will cause a loss to the Group by failing to pay its obligation.

The Group’s principal financial assets are cash, trade and other receivables, investments and derivative financial instruments. The Group’s maximum exposure to
credit risk primarily arises from these financial assets and is as follows:

US$ million

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Financial asset investments

Derivative financial assets

2019

6,345

1,932

373

433

9,083

2018

6,567

1,806

358

341

9,072

The Group limits credit risk on liquid funds and derivative financial instruments through diversification of exposures with a range of financial institutions approved
by the Board. Counterparty limits are set for each financial institution with reference to credit ratings assigned by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch
Ratings, shareholder equity (in case of relationship banks) and fund size (in case of asset managers).

Given the diverse nature of the Group’s operations (both in relation to commodity markets and geographically), and the use of payment security instruments
(including letters of credit from financial institutions), it does not have significant concentration of credit risk in respect of trade receivables, with exposure spread
over a large number of customers.

The classification of trade and other receivables excludes prepayments and tax receivables and the classification of financial asset investments excludes equity
investments held at fair value through other comprehensive income.

C. Commodity price risk
The Group’s earnings are exposed to movements in the prices of the commodities it produces.

The Group’s policy is to sell its products at prevailing market prices and is generally not to hedge commodity price risk, although some hedging may be
undertaken for strategic reasons. In such cases, the Group generally uses forward contracts and other derivative instruments to hedge the price risk.

Certain of the Group’s sales and purchases are provisionally priced, meaning that the selling price is determined normally 30 to 180 days after delivery to the
customer, based on quoted market prices stipulated in the contract, and as a result are susceptible to future price movements. The exposure of the Group’s
financial assets and liabilities to commodity price risk is as follows:

US$ million

Total net financial instruments

(excluding derivatives)

Derivatives

Commodity price linked

Subject to
price
movements

Fixed price

Not linked to
commodity
price

16

(4)

12

290

—

290

(6,983)

(240)

(7,223)

2019

Total

(6,677)

(244)

(6,921)

Commodity price linked

Subject to
price
movements

Fixed price

Not linked to
commodity
price

(286)

67

(219)

456

—

456

(4,711)

(442)

(5,153)

2018

Total

(4,541)

(375)

(4,916)

Commodity price linked financial instruments subject to price movements include provisionally priced trade receivables and trade payables.

Commodity price linked financial instruments at fixed price include receivables and payables for commodity sales and purchases not subject to price
adjustment at the balance sheet date.

D. Foreign exchange risk
As a global business, the Group is exposed to many currencies principally as a result of non-US dollar operating costs and, to a lesser extent, from non-US
dollar revenue.

The South African rand, Brazilian real and Australian dollar are the most significant non-US dollar currencies influencing costs. A strengthening of the US dollar
against the currencies to which the Group is exposed has a positive effect on the Group’s earnings. The Group’s policy is generally not to hedge such
exposures given the correlation, over the longer term, with commodity prices and the diversified nature of the Group, although exceptions can be approved by
the Group Management Committee.

In addition, currency exposures exist in respect of non-US dollar capital expenditure projects and non-US dollar borrowings in US dollar functional currency
entities. The Group’s policy is to evaluate whether or not to hedge its non-US dollar capital expenditure on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the
estimated foreign exchange exposure, liquidity of foreign exchange markets and the cost of executing a hedging strategy.

Net other financial liabilities (excluding net debt related balances and cash in disposal groups, but including the debit valuation adjustment attributable to derivatives
hedging net debt) are $2,295 million. This includes net assets of $58 million denominated in Brazilian real, and net liabilities of $121 million denominated in
US dollars, $360 million denominated in Australian dollars, $436 million denominated in Chilean pesos and $1,036 million denominated in South African rand.

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E. Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk arises due to fluctuations in interest rates which impact the value of short-term investments and financing activities. The Group is principally
exposed to US and South African interest rates. 

Various inter-bank offer rates (IBOR) are expected to be replaced by alternative risk-free rates by the end of 2021 as part of the IBOR reform. The Group is currently
assessing the impact of these changes on its hedging arrangements and any future transactions in the financial market.

The Group’s policy is to borrow funds at floating rates of interest. The Group uses interest rate swap contracts to manage its exposure to interest rate movements
on its debt.

In respect of financial assets, the Group’s policy is to invest cash at floating rates of interest and to maintain cash reserves in short-term investments (less than one
year) in order to maintain liquidity.

Analysis of interest rate risk associated with net debt balances and the impact of derivatives to hedge against this risk is included within the table below. Net other
financial liabilities (excluding net debt related balances and cash in disposal groups, but including the debit valuation adjustment attributable to derivatives hedging
net debt) of $2,295 million (2018: $2,068 million) are primarily non-interest bearing.

The table below reflects the exposure of the Group’s net debt to currency and interest rate risk.

US$ million

US dollar

Euro

South African rand

Brazilian real

Australian dollar

Sterling

Other

Impact of interest derivatives

Total

US$ million

US dollar

Euro

South African rand

Brazilian real

Australian dollar

Sterling

Other

Impact of interest derivatives

Total

Floating rate
borrowings

Fixed rate
borrowings

Derivatives
hedging
net debt

Impact of
currency
derivatives

Cash
and cash
equivalents

5,443

18

288

181

187

22

196

—

6,335

(543)

—

(54)

—

—

(7)

—

(9,317)

(9,921)

(5,232)

(4,016)

(149)

(20)

(47)

(594)

(60)

9,317

(801)

(242)

—

2

—

—

1

—

—

(239)

Cash
and cash
equivalents

Floating rate
borrowings

Fixed rate
borrowings

4,807

20

1,250

99

165

25

182

—

6,548

(134)

—

(76)

—

—

(7)

(3)

(8,599)

(8,819)

(4,660)

(3,844)

(154)

—

—

(57)

(17)

8,599

(133)

Derivatives
hedging
net debt

(445)

—

1

—

—

—

—

—

(444)

2019

Total

(4,998)

15

87

161

140

(167)

136

—

(4,626)

2018

Total

(4,276)

20

1,021

99

165

(39)

162

—

(2,848)

(4,424)

4,013

—

—

—

411

—

—

—

Impact of
currency
derivatives

(3,844)

3,844

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Based on the net foreign currency and interest rate risk exposures detailed above, and taking into account the effects of the hedging arrangements in place,
management considers that earnings and equity are not materially sensitive to reasonable foreign exchange or interest rate movements in respect of the financial
instruments held as at 31 December 2019 or 2018.

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EQUITY

Equity represents the capital of the Group
attributable to Company shareholders and non-
controlling interests, and includes share capital,
share premium and reserves.

Total equity has increased from $29.8 billion to $31.4 billion in the
year, principally reflecting the profit for the year, partially offset by
equity settled share-based payments, cancellation of treasury shares
and dividends to Company shareholders and non-controlling interests
of $2.2 billion.

TOTAL EQUITY

$31.4 bn 

(2018: $29.8 bn)

24. CALLED-UP SHARE CAPITAL AND CONSOLIDATED EQUITY ANALYSIS

Called-up share capital

Called-up, allotted and fully paid:

5% cumulative preference shares of £1 each

Ordinary shares of 5486/91 US cents each:
At 1 January and 31 December

Number of shares

US$ million

Number of shares

US$ million

2019

2018

—

—

50,000

1,371,602,399

753

1,405,465,332

—

772

Excluding shares held in treasury (but including the shares held by the Group in other structures, as outlined below) the number and carrying value of called-up,
allotted and fully paid ordinary shares as at 31 December 2019 was 1,371,259,349 and $753 million (2018: 1,404,916,230 and $772 million).

At general meetings, every member who is present in person has one vote on a show of hands and, on a poll, every member who is present in person or by
proxy has one vote for every ordinary share held.

Own shares

Own shares

Treasury shares

Own shares held by subsidiaries and employee benefit trusts

Total

The movement in treasury shares during the year is as follows:

Treasury shares

At 1 January

Transferred to employees in settlement of share awards

At 31 December

Number of shares

US$ million

Number of shares

US$ million

2019

2018

343,050

128,991,088

129,334,138

549,102

138,173,090

138,722,192

12

6,183

6,195

2019

42

6,273

6,315

2018

Number of shares

US$ million

Number of shares

US$ million

549,102

(206,052)

343,050

42

(30)

12

851,900

(302,798)

549,102

53

(11)

42

Included in Own shares are 112,300,129 (2018: 112,300,129) Anglo American plc shares held by Epoch Investment Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited, Epoch
Two Investment Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited and Tarl Investment Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited, which are consolidated by the Group by virtue of their
contractual arrangements with Tenon Investment Holdings Proprietary Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Anglo American South Africa Proprietary Limited.
Further details of these arrangements are provided in note 38B.

Included in the calculation of the dividend payable are 9,356,783 ($267 million) shares held in treasury and in the Employee Benefit Trust in respect of forfeitable
share awards granted to certain employees. Under the terms of these awards, the shares are beneficially owned by the respective employees, who are entitled to
receive dividends in respect of the shares. The shares are released to the employees on vesting of the awards, and any shares that do not vest are returned to the
Company or the Employee Benefit Trust. These shares are recognised on the Consolidated balance sheet within Own shares and are excluded from the calculation
of basic earnings per share. They are included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share to the extent that the related share awards are dilutive (see note 3).

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Consolidated equity analysis

Fair value and other reserves comprise:

US$ million

At 1 January 2018

Total comprehensive expense

Equity settled share-based payment schemes

Other

At 31 December 2018

Total comprehensive income

Equity settled share-based payment schemes

Cancellation of treasury shares

Other

At 31 December 2019

Share-based
payment
reserve

Financial 
asset
revaluation
reserve

Other 
reserves

Total
fair value
and other
reserves

442

—

(9)

—

433

—

(2)

—

—

431

11

(37)

—

10

(16)

68

—

—

(55)

(3)

119

—

—

1

120

—

—

19

3

142

572

(37)

(9)

11

537

68

(2)

19

(52)

570

Other reserves comprise a capital redemption reserve of $134 million (2018: $115 million), a legal reserve of $3 million (2018: $5 million) and other reserves of
$5 million (2018: nil).

25. NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

Overview
Non-controlling interests that are material to the Group relate to the following subsidiaries:

• De Beers Plc (De Beers), is a company incorporated in Jersey. It is one of the world’s leading diamond companies with operations across all key parts of the

diamond value chain. Non-controlling interests hold a 15% (2018: 15%) interest in De Beers, which represents the whole of the Diamonds reportable segment.

• Anglo American Sur S.A. (Anglo American Sur), is a company incorporated in Chile. Its principal operations are the Los Bronces and El Soldado copper mines

and the Chagres smelter, which are located in Chile. Non-controlling interests hold a 49.9% (2018: 49.9%) interest in Anglo American Sur.

• Anglo American Platinum Limited (Anglo American Platinum), is a company incorporated in South Africa and listed on the JSE. Its principal mining operations
are the Mogalakwena and Amandelbult platinum group metals mines which are located in South Africa. Non-controlling interests hold an effective 20.6%
(2018: 20.6%) interest in the operations of Anglo American Platinum, which represents the whole of the Platinum Group Metals reportable segment.

• Kumba Iron Ore Limited (Kumba Iron Ore), is a company incorporated in South Africa and listed on the JSE. Its principal mining operations are the Sishen and
Kolomela iron ore mines which are located in South Africa. Non-controlling interests hold an effective 46.6% (2018: 46.4%) interest in the operations of Kumba
Iron Ore, comprising the 29.7% (2018: 29.7%) interest held by other shareholders in Kumba Iron Ore and the 23.7% (2018: 23.7%) of Kumba Iron Ore’s principal
operating subsidiary, Sishen Iron Ore Company Proprietary Limited, that is held by shareholders outside the Group.

Underlying earnings attributable to

non-controlling interests

Profit attributable to 

non-controlling interests

Dividends paid to non-controlling

interests

Balance sheet information:

Equity attributable to 

non-controlling interests

2019

2018

Anglo
American
Sur

Anglo
American
Platinum

Kumba
Iron Ore

De Beers

Other

Total

De Beers

Anglo
American
Sur

Anglo
American
Platinum

Kumba
Iron Ore

—

1

118

56

259

269

686

691

5

1,068

18

1,035

53

34

191

133

434

191

117

432

Other

Total

52

50

863

824

(9)

(143)

(79)

(638)

(25)

(894)

(10)

(310)

(47)

(460)

(10)

(837)

1,406

1,619

906

1,555

1,104

6,590

1,409

1,573

691

1,474

1,087

6,234

Other non-controlling interests consist of individually immaterial non-controlling interests.

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Further information
Summarised financial information on a 100% basis and before inter-company eliminations for De Beers, Anglo American Platinum, Kumba Iron Ore and
Anglo American Sur is as follows:

US$ million

Non-current assets

Current assets

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Net assets

Revenue
Profit/(loss) for the financial year(1)
Total comprehensive income/(expense)

Net cash inflow from operating activities

(1) Stated after special items and remeasurements.

Anglo
American
Platinum

Kumba
Iron Ore

De Beers

2019

Anglo
American
Sur

9,006

3,835

5,424

3,342

(694)

(2,115)

(2,155)

(1,342)

2,971

1,893

(499)

(911)

4,084

1,100

(531)

(1,405)

9,992

5,309

3,454

3,248

Anglo
American
Platinum

5,047

2,489

(1,761)

(1,507)

4,268

De Beers

8,621

3,713

(639)

(1,747)

9,948

Kumba
Iron Ore

2,782

1,701

(405)

(796)

3,282

2018

Anglo
American
Sur

4,104

1,165

(891)

(1,227)

3,151

4,599

(21)

69

361

6,866

1,247

1,421

1,985

4,445

1,466

1,589

1,860

2,287

6,076

5,596

3,440

2,544

113

96

437

203

(428)

481

(178)

922

450

1,041

1,124

1,008

385

381

947

Change in ownership interests in subsidiaries
In 2019, there have been no material changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries. 

In 2018, the Board approved the development of the Quellaveco copper project in Peru and Mitsubishi increased its interest in Anglo American Quellaveco S.A.
(AAQSA) from 18.1% to 40% via the issuance of new shares. Mitsubishi subscribed $500 million in upfront consideration and an additional $351 million to fund its
initial share of capex, resulting in a total cash subscription of $851 million. An amount of $674 million was transferred to non-controlling interests within equity, which
reflected the increase in Mitsubishi’s proportionate share of the net assets of AAQSA. The difference of $163 million between the increase in the non-controlling
interests and the net consideration received was credited to retained earnings.

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EMPLOYEES

This section contains information about the
Group’s current and former employees as well
as the associated cost of employment and post
employment benefits incurred by the Group.

The Group had on average 63,000 employees during 2019, down
1,000 since the prior year. 

EMPLOYEES

63,000

(2018: 64,000)

26. EMPLOYEE NUMBERS AND COSTS

Employee numbers
The average number of employees, excluding contractors and associates’ and joint ventures’ employees and including a proportionate share of employees
within joint operations, by segment was:

Thousand

De Beers

Copper

Platinum Group Metals

Iron Ore

Coal

Nickel and Manganese

Corporate and other

2019

2018

9

4

31

9

7

1

2

63

10

4

33

8

7

1

1

64

The average number of employees, excluding contractors and associates’ and joint ventures’ employees and including a proportionate share of employees within
joint operations, by principal location of employment was:

Thousand

South Africa

Other Africa

South America

North America

Australia and Asia

Europe

Employee costs
Payroll costs in respect of the employees included in the tables above were:

US$ million

Wages and salaries

Social security costs

Post employment benefits

Share-based payments

Total payroll costs

Reconciliation:

Less: Employee costs capitalised

Employee costs included in operating costs

2019

45

4

8

1

3

2

63

2019

2,877

182

245

163

2018

47

4

8

1

2

2

64

2018

2,871

163

271

185

3,467

3,490

(108)

3,359

(83)

3,407

Post employment benefits include contributions to defined contribution pension and medical plans, current and past service costs related to defined benefit pension
and medical plans and other benefits provided to certain employees during retirement.

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Key management
Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group,
directly or indirectly, including any director (executive and non-executive) of the Group. Key management comprises members of the Board and the
Group Management Committee.

Compensation for key management was as follows:

US$ million

Salaries and short-term employee benefits

Social security costs

Post employment benefits

Share-based payments

2019

2018

24

13

3

23

63

21

5

3

24

53

Disclosure of directors’ emoluments, pension entitlements, share options and long-term incentive plan awards required by the Companies Act 2006 and those
specified for audit by Part 3 and Schedule 8 of the Large and Medium-Sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) (Amendment) Regulations 2013
are included in the Remuneration report.

27. RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Overview
The Group operates a number of defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans with the most significant plans being in South Africa and the United
Kingdom. It also operates post employment medical plans, the majority of which are unfunded, principally in South Africa. The post employment medical
plans provide health benefits to retired employees and certain dependants.

Defined contribution plans
The charge for the year for defined contribution pension plans (net of amounts capitalised and special items) was $136 million (2018: $148 million) and for
defined contribution medical plans (net of amounts capitalised) was $69 million (2018: $71 million).

Defined benefit pension plans and post employment medical plans
Characteristics of plans
The majority of the defined benefit pension plans are funded. The assets of these plans are held separately from those of the Group, in independently
administered funds, in accordance with statutory requirements or local practice in the relevant jurisdiction. The responsibility for the governance of the
funded retirement benefit plans, including investment and funding decisions, lies with the Trustees of each scheme. The unfunded liabilities are principally in
relation to termination indemnity plans in Chile.

South Africa
The pension plans in South Africa are in surplus. All pension plans in South Africa are closed to new members and the majority of plans are closed to future
benefit accrual. As the plans are in surplus no employer contributions are currently being made. The Group’s provision of anti-retroviral therapy to HIV
positive staff does not significantly impact the post employment medical plan liability.

United Kingdom
The Group operates funded pension plans in the United Kingdom. These plans are closed to new members and to the future accrual of benefits. The Group
is committed to make payments to certain United Kingdom pension plans under deficit funding plans agreed with the respective Trustees.

Other
Other pension and post employment medical plans primarily comprise obligations in Chile where legislation requires employers to provide for a termination
indemnity, entitling employees to a cash payment made on the termination of an employment contract.

Contributions
Employer contributions are made in accordance with the terms of each plan and may vary from year to year. Employer contributions made to funded
pension plans in the year ended 31 December 2019 were $41 million (2018: $191 million). In addition, $21 million (2018: $12 million) of benefits were paid to
unfunded pension plans and $25 million (2018: $25 million) of benefits were paid in relation to post employment medical plans. The Group expects to
contribute $56 million to its pension plans and $28 million to its post employment medical plans in 2020.

Income statement
The amounts recognised in the Consolidated income statement are as follows:

US$ million

Charged to operating costs

Net (credit)/charge to net finance costs

Total net (credit)/charge to the income statement before special items

Special items (note 8)

Total net (credit)/charge to the income statement

Post
employment
medical
plans

Pension
plans

12

(16)

(4)

—

(4)

3

35

38

—

38

2019

Total

15

19

34

—

34

Post
employment 
medical 
plans 

Pension
plans

30

(14)

16

80

96

3

36

39

—

39

2018

Total

33

22

55

80

135

Net (credit)/charge to net finance costs includes interest expense on surplus restriction of $11 million (2018: $17 million).

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Comprehensive income
The pre-tax amounts recognised in the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income are as follows:

US$ million

Return on plan assets, excluding interest income

Actuarial (losses)/gains on plan liabilities

Movement in surplus restriction

Remeasurement of net defined benefit obligation

Post
employment
medical
plans

—

14

—

14

Pension
plans

334

(488)

12

(142)

2019

Total

334

(474)

12

(128)

Post
employment
medical 
plans 

—

5

—

5

Pension
plans

(177)

240

67

130

Actuarial losses on plan liabilities comprise net losses from changes in financial and demographic assumptions as well as experience on plan liabilities. The tax
amounts arising on remeasurement of the net defined benefit obligations are disclosed in note 5.

Balance sheet
A summary of the movements in the net pension plan assets and retirement benefit obligations on the Consolidated balance sheet is as follows:

US$ million

Net asset/(liability) recognised at 1 January

Net income statement charge before special items

Remeasurement of net defined benefit obligation

Employer contributions to funded pension plans

Benefits paid to unfunded plans

Effects of Curtailments/Settlements (note 8)

Other

Currency movements

Net (liability)/asset recognised at 31 December

Amounts recognised as:

Defined benefit pension plans in surplus

Retirement benefit obligation – pension plans

Retirement benefit obligation – medical plans

2019

39

(34)

(128)

41

46

—

1

15

(20)

631

(264)

(387)

(20)

2018

Total

(177)

245

67

135

2018

(227)

(55)

135

191

37

(80)

10

28

39

648

(232)

(377)

39

Defined benefit pension plans in surplus are included in Other non-current assets on the Consolidated balance sheet.

Further information
Movement analysis
The changes in the fair value of plan assets are as follows:

US$ million

At 1 January
Interest income
Return on plan assets, excluding interest income
Contributions paid by employer to funded pension plans
Benefits paid
Effects of Curtailments/Settlements
Other
Currency movements
As at 31 December

The changes in the present value of defined benefit obligations are as follows:

US$ million

At 1 January
Current service costs
Interest costs
Actuarial (losses)/gains
Benefits paid
Effects of Curtailments/Settlements
Other
Currency movements
As at 31 December

Post
employment
medical
plans

Pension
plans

4,791
188
334
41
(236)
(2)
17
125
5,258

Pension
plans

(4,259)
(12)
(161)
(488)
257
2
(16)
(96)
(4,773)

12
1
—
—
(1)
—
—
—
12

Post
employment
medical
plans

(389)
(3)
(36)
14
26
—
—
(11)
(399)

2019

Total

4,803
189
334
41
(237)
(2)
17
125
5,270

2019

Total

(4,648)
(15)
(197)
(474)
283
2
(16)
(107)
(5,172)

Post
employment
medical 
plans 

14
1
—
—
(1)
—
—
(2)
12

Post
employment
medical 
plans 

(454)
(3)
(37)
5
26
—
13
61
(389)

Pension 
plans 

5,731
212
(177)
191
(309)
(479)
2
(380)
4,791

Pension 
plans 

(5,331)
(30)
(181)
240
321
399
(5)
328
(4,259)

2018

Total

5,745
213
(177)
191
(310)
(479)
2
(382)
4,803

2018

Total

(5,785)
(33)
(218)
245
347
399
8
389
(4,648)

The most significant actuarial loss arose from changing financial assumptions on pension plans totalling $527 million (2018: gain arose from changing financial
assumptions on pension plans totalling $255 million).

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Pension plan assets and liabilities by geography
The split of the present value of funded and unfunded obligations in defined benefit pension plans and the fair value of pension assets at 31 December is as follows:

US$ million

Corporate bonds

Government bonds

Equity

Cash

Other

Fair value of pension plan assets

Active members

Deferred members

Pensioners

Present value of funded obligations

Present value of unfunded obligations

Net surplus/(deficit) in pension plans

Surplus restriction

Recognised retirement benefit 
assets/(liabilities)
Other non-current assets – pension plans

Retirement benefit obligation – pension plans

South 
Africa

United
Kingdom

Other

137

359

90

152

2

740

(4)

(2)

(476)

(482)

—

258

(118)

140

140

—

2,467

1,818

32

29

77

4,423

—

(1,484)

(2,500)

(3,984)

—

439

—

439

491

(52)

3

86

6

—

—

95

(18)

(7)

(83)

(108)

(199)

(212)

—

(212)

—

(212)

2019

Total

2,607

2,263

128

181

79

5,258

(22)

(1,493)

(3,059)

(4,574)

(199)

485

(118)

367

631

(264)

South 
Africa

United
Kingdom

Other

274

224

95

135

—

728

(5)

(2)

(471)

(478)

—

250

(116)

134

134

—

2,128

1,579

57

41

176

3,981

—

(1,262)

(2,242)

(3,504)

—

477

—

477

513

(36)

5

70

5

2

—

82

(8)

(3)

(76)

(87)

(190)

(195)

—

(195)

1

(196)

2018

Total

2,407

1,873

157

178

176

4,791

(13)

(1,267)

(2,789)

(4,069)

(190)

532

(116)

416

648

(232)

The fair value of assets is used to determine the funding level of the plans. The fair value of the assets of the funded plans was sufficient to cover 115%
(2018: 118%) of the benefits that had accrued to members after allowing for expected increases in future earnings and pensions. The present value of unfunded
obligations includes $191 million (2018: $181 million) relating to active members. All material investments are quoted.

In South Africa the asset recognised is restricted to the amount in the Employer Surplus Account. The Employer Surplus Account is the amount that the Group is
entitled to by way of a refund, taking into consideration any contingency reserves as recommended by the funds’ actuaries.

Actuarial assumptions
The principal assumptions used to determine the actuarial present value of benefit obligations and pension charges and credits are detailed below (shown as
weighted averages):

Defined benefit pension plans

Average discount rate for plan liabilities

Average rate of inflation

Average rate of increase of pensions in payment

Post employment medical plans

Average discount rate for plan liabilities

Average rate of inflation

Expected average increase in healthcare costs

South 
Africa

United
Kingdom

9.9%

5.6%

5.6%

9.9%

5.6%

8.0%

2.0%

2.9%

3.2%

n/a

n/a

n/a

2019

Other

3.9%

3.1%

2.8%

7.6%

5.0%

7.6%

South 
Africa

United
Kingdom

9.8%

6.3%

6.3%

9.8%

6.3%

8.4%

2.9%

3.2%

3.4%

n/a

n/a

n/a

2018

Other

5.3%

3.0%

2.8%

7.7%

5.3%

7.8%

The weighted average duration of the South African plans is nine years (2018: 11 years), United Kingdom plans is 18 years (2018: 18 years) and plans in other
regions is 14 years (2018: 13 years). This represents the average period over which future benefit payments are expected to be made.

Mortality assumptions are determined based on standard mortality tables with adjustments, as appropriate, to reflect experience of conditions locally. In South
Africa the PA90 tables are used. The main plans in the United Kingdom use CMI tables or Club Vita models with plan specific adjustments based on mortality
investigations. The mortality tables used imply that a male or female aged 60 at the balance sheet date has the following future life expectancy (shown as
weighted averages):

Years

South Africa

United Kingdom

Other

2019

18.7

27.7

24.3

Male

2018

18.8

27.7

24.2

2019

23.4

29.2

28.5

Female

2018

23.4

29.2

28.4

The table below summarises the expected life expectancy from the age of 60 for a male or female aged 45 at the balance sheet date. When viewed together with
the respective life expectancy at age 60 in the table above this indicates the anticipated improvement in life expectancy (shown as weighted averages):

Years

South Africa

United Kingdom

Other

2019

18.8

28.7

25.4

Male

2018

18.8

28.8

25.2

2019

23.4

30.7

29.5

Female

2018

23.4

30.7

29.3

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Risk of plans
The Group has identified the main risk to its defined benefit pension schemes as being interest rate risk due to the impact on the UK discount rate assumption:

Risk

Description

Mitigation

Interest rate risk

A fall in longer-term real and nominal
interest rates expectations causes gilt
yields and corporate bond yields to
decrease, which results in a lower
discount rate being applied to the UK
pension liabilities and so, with all else
being held equal, the value of the
pension scheme liabilities increases.

If the pension scheme assets do not
increase by the same amount as the
increase in the pension scheme
liabilities (caused by the fall in interest
rates) then, all else being equal, this will
result in a worsening of the pension
scheme funding position.

The Trustees’ investment strategies vary by plan for the UK and include investing, with the
intention of counter-balancing the movements in the liabilities, in fully owned (fully funded) physical
credit and gilts, and by gaining unfunded exposure to gilts (via gilt repurchase agreements) and
other fixed income based derivatives to match the real and nominal interest rate sensitivity of the
pension scheme liabilities.

Approximately 75-100% (depending on the scheme) of the pension scheme liabilities are currently
hedged against movements in real and nominal interest rates.

The Trustees’ hedging strategies are typically designed to protect the respective schemes’ funding
plans against volatility in market yields. The discount rate used to calculate any funding
requirement for the schemes is linked to gilt yields rather than to corporate bond yields as required
under IAS 19. Consequently the valuation of the net retirement benefit obligation for accounting
purposes remains susceptible to movements in value due to the difference between corporate
bond and gilt yields. In addition, since corporate bond yields are typically higher than gilt yields,
this can result in the recognition of accounting surpluses in respect of schemes where cash
contributions continue to be made to meet funding shortfalls.

Sensitivity analysis
Significant actuarial assumptions for the determination of pension and medical plan liabilities are the discount rate, inflation rate and mortality. The sensitivity analysis
below has been provided by local actuaries on an approximate basis based on changes in the assumptions occurring at the end of the year, assuming that all other
assumptions are held constant and the effect of interrelationships is excluded. The effect on plan liabilities is as follows:

US$ million

Discount rate – 0.5% decrease

Inflation rate – pension plans – 0.5% increase

Inflation rate – medical plans – 0.5% increase

Life expectancy – increase by 1 year

South 
Africa

United
Kingdom

(37)

(19)

(16)

(28)

(377)

(137)

—

(193)

Other

(17)

(13)

(3)

(4)

2019

Total

(431)

(169)

(19)

(225)

Independent qualified actuaries carry out full valuations at least every three years using the projected unit credit method. The actuaries have updated the valuations
to 31 December 2019. Assumptions are set after consultation with the qualified actuaries. While management believes the assumptions used are appropriate, a
change in the assumptions used would impact the Group’s other comprehensive income.

Accounting policy
See note 38H for the Group’s accounting policy on retirement benefits.

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EMPLOYEES

28. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

Overview
During the year ended 31 December 2019 the Group had share-based payment arrangements with employees relating to shares of the Company. All of these
Company schemes, as well as any non-cyclical awards, are equity settled either by award of ordinary shares (BSP, LTIP, SIP and Non-cyclical) or award of
options to acquire ordinary shares (SAYE). The awards are conditional on employment. LTIP awards granted prior to 2017 vest in accordance with the
achievement of performance conditions based on a Group ROCE target and relative TSR targets. LTIPs granted since 2017 vest in accordance with the
achievement of relative TSR targets and a balanced scorecard of measures including a Group ROCE target, an attributable free cash flow target and
environmental, social and governance targets.

The total share-based payment charge relating to Anglo American plc shares for the year is split as follows:

US$ million

BSP

LTIP

Other schemes

Share-based payment charge relating to Anglo American plc shares

2019

80

58

3

141

2018

88

63

13

164

In addition there are equity settled share-based payment charges of $6 million (2018: $5 million) relating to Kumba Iron Ore Limited shares and $10 million
(2018: $13 million) relating to Anglo American Platinum Limited shares. Certain business units also operate cash settled employee share-based payment schemes.
These schemes had a charge of $6 million (2018: $3 million).

Further information
The movements in the number of shares for the more significant share-based payment arrangements are as follows:

Bonus Share Plan
Ordinary shares of 5486/91 US cents may be awarded under the terms of this scheme for no consideration.

Number of awards

Outstanding at 1 January

Conditionally awarded in year

Vested in year

Forfeited or expired in year

Outstanding at 31 December

Further information in respect of the BSP, including performance conditions, is shown in the Remuneration report.

Long-Term Incentive Plan
Ordinary shares of 5486/91 US cents may be awarded under the terms of this scheme for no consideration. 

Number of awards

Outstanding at 1 January

Conditionally awarded in year

Vested in year

Forfeited or expired in year

Outstanding at 31 December

2019

2018

17,051,229

18,051,949

3,543,428

3,996,543

(8,469,401)

(4,467,219)

(300,450)

(530,044)

11,824,806

17,051,229

2019

2018

17,414,233

18,446,709

4,591,308

3,168,211

(8,094,236)

(2,934,058)

(1,901,064)

(1,266,629)

12,010,241

17,414,233

The early vesting of share awards is permitted at the discretion of the Company upon, inter alia, termination of employment, ill health or death. The LTIP awards are
contingent on pre-established performance criteria being met. Further information in respect of this scheme is shown in the Remuneration report.

Accounting policy
See note 38H for the Group’s accounting policy on share-based payments.

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UNRECOGNISED ITEMS AND UNCERTAIN EVENTS

This section includes disclosure of items and transactions that are not reflected in the Group’s results
because they are uncertain or have been incurred after the end of the year. These disclosures are
considered relevant to an understanding of the Group’s financial position and the effect of expected
or possible future events.

29. EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER END OF YEAR

On 20 January 2020, Anglo American announced that an agreement has been reached with the board of Sirius Minerals Plc (Sirius) on the terms of a recommended
cash acquisition for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Sirius for cash consideration of approximately £405 million (approximately $526 million). The
proposed transaction is subject to regulatory and Sirius’ shareholder approval.

With the exception of the proposed final dividend for 2019, there have been no other reportable events since 31 December 2019.

30. COMMITMENTS

Overview
A commitment is a contractual obligation to make a payment in the future which is not provided for in the balance sheet. The Group also has purchase obligations
relating to take or pay agreements which are legally binding and enforceable.

Capital commitments for subsidiaries and joint operations relating to the acquisition of property, plant and equipment are $3,552 million (2018: $2,997 million),
of which 52% (2018: 49%) relate to expenditure to be incurred within the next year.

The Group’s outstanding commitments relating to take or pay agreements are $13,246 million (2018: $14,217 million), of which 11% (2018: 12%) relate to
expenditure to be incurred within the next year.

At 31 December 2019 the Group’s total undiscounted future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases, for which liabilities are recognised on the
Consolidated balance sheet (2018: in respect of non-cancellable operating leases not recognised on the Consolidated balance sheet) are as follows:

US$ million

Within one year

Greater than one year, less than two years

Greater than two years, less than five years

Greater than five years

2019

245

113

144

203

705

2018

164

97

136

156

553

Leases relate principally to corporate offices, diamond jewellery retail outlets and shipping vessels. The Group leases land and buildings for its office space, for
employee accommodation and retail stores for De Beers Jewellers. The leases for office space typically run for 10 to 25 years, employee accommodation up to
25 years and leases of retail stores 5 to 25 years. Some longer leases incorporate fixed increases in rentals or provide for annual uplifts based upon an index,
typically a measure of inflation.

Accounting policy
See notes 38C and 38D for the Group’s accounting policy on leases.

31. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Overview
The Group is subject to various claims which arise in the ordinary course of business. Additionally, the Group has provided indemnities against certain liabilities as
part of agreements for the sale or other disposal of business operations. Having taken appropriate legal advice, the Group believes that a material liability arising
from the indemnities provided is remote.

The Group is required to provide guarantees in several jurisdictions in respect of environmental restoration and decommissioning obligations. The Group has
provided for the estimated cost of these activities.

Accounting judgement
A provision is recognised where, based on the Group’s legal views and, in some cases, independent advice, it is considered probable that an outflow of
resources will be required to settle a present obligation that can be measured reliably.

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GROUP STRUCTURE

This section includes details about the composition of the Group and how this is reflected in the
Consolidated financial statements. It also includes disclosures of significant corporate transactions
such as acquisitions and disposals.

32. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE

On 27 November 2019, the Group announced the equalisation of ownership across its integrated Australian metallurgical coal operations at Moranbah North and
Grosvenor (Coal) via the disposal of 12% of its interest in the Grosvenor mine to a consortium that owns 12% of Moranbah North. The transaction is subject to
various regulatory approvals but completion is considered highly probable to occur during 2020. At 31 December 2019, assets of $166 million and associated
liabilities of $17 million were classified as held for sale and a loss of $59 million recognised within non-operating special items to bring the carrying amount into line
with the fair value less cost to sell (see note 8).

2018
There were no assets classified as held for sale as at 31 December 2018.

33. ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSALS

Acquisitions
During the year, the Group made a cash payment of $13 million in relation to the acquisition of control of Mototolo Platinum Mine (Platinum Group Metals).
The deferred consideration in respect of Mototolo was $53 million as at 31 December 2019.

2018
Acquisitions in 2018 mainly related to the acquisition of control of Mototolo Platinum Mine (Platinum Group Metals). 

Disposals
During the year, the Group received net cash of $24 million on disposals which principally relate to Platinum Group Metals. Additionally, on 30 January 2020, a
further $125 million was received as settlement of the deferred consideration relating to the sale of the 33% interest in Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine (Platinum
Group Metals) which completed on 10 December 2018.

2018
Disposals in 2018 principally related to the sale of the Eskom-tied domestic coal operations in South Africa (Coal) and the sales of the Group’s interests in the Union
mine and Masa Chrome Company Proprietary Limited (Platinum Group Metals).

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GROUP STRUCTURE

34. BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION

Overview
The principal subsidiaries, joint operations, joint ventures and associates of the Group and the Group percentage of equity capital are set out below. All these
interests are held indirectly by the Parent Company and are consolidated within these financial statements.

A complete list of the Group’s related undertakings can be found in note 35.

Segment and asset
De Beers(1)
Debswana(2), comprising:

Jwaneng

Orapa

Damtshaa

Letlhakane

Namdeb Holdings(3), comprising:
Namdeb Diamond Corporation

Debmarine Namibia

Location

Accounting treatment

Botswana

Joint operation

Percentage of equity owned

2019

85%

19.2%

2018

85%

19.2%

Namibia

Joint operation

50%

50%

De Beers Consolidated Mines(4), comprising:

South Africa

Full consolidation

100%

100%

Venetia

Voorspoed

De Beers Canada, comprising:

Snap Lake

Victor

Gahcho Kué

Sales, comprising:

De Beers Global Sightholder Sales

De Beers Sightholder Sales South Africa

Auction Sales

DTC Botswana

Namibia DTC

Element Six, comprising:

Element Six Technologies

Element Six Abrasives

Brands, comprising:

Forevermark

De Beers Jewellers

Copper

Copper Chile

Los Bronces

El Soldado

Chagres

Collahuasi

Copper Peru

Quellaveco

Platinum Group Metals(5)

Mogalakwena Mine
Amandelbult complex(6)
Twickenham Mine

Unki Mine

Platinum Refining

Modikwa Platinum Joint Operation

Mototolo

Kroondal Pooling and Sharing Agreement

Bokoni

See page 195 for footnotes.

Canada

Canada

Canada

Botswana

South Africa

Singapore

Botswana

Namibia

Global

Global

Global

Global

Chile

Chile

Chile

Chile

Peru

South Africa

South Africa

South Africa

Zimbabwe

South Africa

South Africa

South Africa

South Africa

South Africa

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Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Joint operation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Joint operation

Joint operation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Joint operation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Joint operation

Full consolidation

Joint operation

Equity accounted associate

100%

100%

51%

100%

100%

100%

50%

50%

100%

60%

100%

100%

100%

100%

51%

100%

100%

100%

50%

50%

100%

60%

100%

100%

50.1%

50.1%

50.1%

44%

50.1%

50.1%

50.1%

44%

60%

60%

78%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

50%

100%

50%

49%

78%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

50%

100%

50%

49%

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GROUP STRUCTURE

34. BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION continued

Segment and asset
Iron Ore

Kumba Iron Ore
Sishen(7)
Kolomela(7)

Minas-Rio

Ferroport(8)

Coal

Coal Australia and Canada, comprising:

Moranbah North(9)
Grosvenor
Capcoal(9)
Dawson(9)
Jellinbah(10)(11)
Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Pty Ltd

Peace River Coal

Coal South Africa, comprising:

Goedehoop

Greenside

Khwezela

Mafube
Zibulo(12)
Isibonelo

Richards Bay Coal Terminal

Carbones del Cerrejón

Nickel and Manganese

Barro Alto
Samancor(10)(13)

Location

Accounting treatment

Percentage of equity owned

2019

2018

South Africa

South Africa

South Africa

Brazil

Brazil

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Canada

South Africa

South Africa

South Africa

South Africa

South Africa

South Africa

South Africa

Colombia

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Equity accounted joint venture

Joint operation

Full consolidation

Joint operation

Joint operation

Equity accounted associate

Equity accounted associate

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Joint operation

Full consolidation

Full consolidation

Equity accounted associate

Equity accounted associate

69.7%

76.3%

76.3%

100%

50%

88%

100%

70%

51%

33.3%

25.3%

100%

100%

100%

100%

50%

73%

100%

23.2%

33.3%

69.7%

76.3%

76.3%

100%

50%

88%

100%

70%

51%

33.3%

25.3%

100%

100%

100%

100%

50%

73%

100%

23.2%

33.3%

Brazil

Full consolidation

South Africa and Australia

Equity accounted joint venture

100%

40%

100%

40%

(1) 85% should be applied to all holdings within De Beers to determine the Group’s attributable share of the asset.
(2) De Beers owns 50% of equity in Debswana, but consolidates 19.2% of Debswana on a proportionate basis, reflecting the economic interest. The Group’s effective interest in Debswana is 16.3%

(taking into account the Group’s 85% interest in De Beers Group).

(3) The 50% interest in Namdeb Holdings is held indirectly through De Beers. The Group’s effective interest in Namdeb Holdings is 42.5%.
(4) De Beers’ legal ownership of De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM) and its subsidiaries is 74%. For accounting purposes De Beers consolidates 100% of DBCM as it is deemed to control the

BEE entity, Ponahalo, which holds the remaining 26%. The Group’s effective interest in DBCM is 85%.

(5) The Group’s effective interest in Anglo American Platinum is 79.4%, which includes shares issued as part of a community empowerment deal.
(6) Amandelbult comprises Tumela mine and Dishaba mine.
(7) Sishen and Kolomela are fully owned by the Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Ltd (SIOC). Kumba Iron Ore Limited has a 76.3% interest in SIOC (2018: 76.3%). Including shares held by Kumba Iron
Ore in relation to its own employee share schemes, the Group’s effective interest in Kumba Iron Ore is 70.02%. Consequently, the Group’s effective interest in SIOC is 53.4% (2018: 53.6%).

(8) Ferroport owns and operates the iron ore handling and shipping facilities at the port of Açu.
(9) The wholly owned subsidiary Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Holdings Limited holds the proportionately consolidated joint operations. These operations are unincorporated

and jointly controlled.

(10) These entities have a 30 June year end.
(11) The Group’s effective interest in the Jellinbah operation is 23.3%.
(12) Zibulo forms, and prior to its disposal Kriel formed part of the Anglo American Inyosi Coal BEE company of which the Group owns 73%.
(13) Samancor Holdings Proprietary Limited is the parent company of Hotazel Manganese Mines (HMM) and the Metalloys Smelter. BEE shareholders hold a 26% interest in HMM and therefore the

Group’s effective ownership interest in HMM is 29.6%.

Accounting judgements
Joint arrangements
Joint arrangements are classified as joint operations or joint ventures according to the rights and obligations of the parties, as described in note 38I. Judgement is
required in determining this classification through an evaluation of the facts and circumstances arising from each individual arrangement. When a joint arrangement
has been structured through a separate vehicle, consideration has been given to the legal form of the separate vehicle, the terms of the contractual arrangement
and, when relevant, other facts and circumstances. When the activities of an arrangement are primarily designed for the provision of output to the parties and, the
parties are substantially the only source of cash flows contributing to the continuity of the operations of the arrangement, this indicates that the parties to the
arrangement have rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities. Certain joint arrangements that are structured through separate vehicles including Collahuasi,
Debswana and Namdeb Holdings are accounted for as joint operations. These arrangements are primarily designed for the provision of output to the parties sharing
joint control, indicating that the parties have rights to substantially all the economic benefits of the assets. The liabilities of the arrangements are in substance
satisfied by cash flows received from the parties; this dependence indicates that the parties effectively have obligations for the liabilities. It is primarily these facts and
circumstances that give rise to the classification as joint operations.

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GROUP STRUCTURE

35. RELATED UNDERTAKINGS OF THE GROUP

The Group consists of the Parent Company, Anglo American plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom and its subsidiaries, joint operations, joint ventures and
associates. In accordance with Section 409 of the Companies Act 2006 a full list of related undertakings, the country of incorporation and the effective
percentage of equity owned as at 31 December 2019 is disclosed below. Unless otherwise disclosed all entities with an indirect equity holding of greater than
51% are considered subsidiary undertakings. See note 34 for the Group’s principal subsidiaries, joint operations, joint ventures and associates.

As disclosed in the Group’s published tax strategy, the Group does not use tax haven jurisdictions to manage taxes. There remain a small number of undertakings
in the Group which are registered in tax haven jurisdictions. These are the result of legacy undertakings and are overridden by the Group’s policy of having them be
either resident in the UK for tax purposes or subject to the UK Controlled Foreign Company Rules. The Group is well advanced in our strategy to remove these
legacy undertakings from tax haven jurisdictions. Where the tax residency of a related undertaking is different from its country of incorporation, this is referenced in
the notes to the list below.

Country of
incorporation(1)(2)

Name of undertaking

See page 204 for footnotes.

Percentage
of equity
owned(3)

Registered address

Angola

De Beers Angola Holdings SARL

85%

Rua Rainha Ginga 87 9º andar Luanda, República de Angola, Caixa

Anguilla

Argentina

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Carbones del Cerrejon Limited(4)
Minera Anglo American Argentina S.A.

Anglo American Australia Finance Limited

Anglo American Australia Holdings Pty Limited

Anglo American Australia Limited

Anglo American Exploration (Australia) Pty Limited

Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Assets Eastern Australia

Limited

Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Assets Pty Ltd

Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Finance Limited

Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Holdings Limited

Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd

Anglo American Thermal Coal (Australia) Pty. Ltd.

Anglo Coal (Archveyor Management) Pty Ltd

Anglo Coal (Capcoal Management) Pty Limited

Anglo Coal (Dawson Management) Pty Ltd

Anglo Coal (Dawson Services) Pty Ltd

Anglo Coal (Dawson South Management) Pty Ltd

Anglo Coal (Dawson South) Pty Ltd

Anglo Coal (Dawson) Holdings Pty Ltd

Anglo Coal (Dawson) Limited

Anglo Coal (German Creek) Pty Ltd

Anglo Coal (Grasstree Management) Pty Limited

Anglo Coal (Grosvenor Management) Pty Ltd

Anglo Coal (Grosvenor) Pty Ltd

Anglo Coal (Jellinbah) Holdings Pty Ltd

Anglo Coal (Moranbah North Management) Pty Limited

Anglo Coal (Roper Creek) Pty Ltd

Anglo Coal (Theodore South) Pty Ltd

Anglo Operations (Australia) Pty Ltd

Bowen Basin Coal Pty. Ltd.

Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Pty. Ltd.

Dawson Coal Processing Pty Ltd

Dawson Highwall Mining Pty Ltd

Dawson Sales Pty Ltd

Dawson South Sales Pty Ltd

De Beers Australia Exploration Limited

German Creek Coal Pty. Limited

Groote Eylandt Mining Company Proprietary Limited

Jellinbah Group Pty Ltd

Jellinbah Mining Pty Ltd

Jellinbah Resources Pty Ltd

Jena Pty. Limited

Jena Unit Trust

JG Land Company Pty Ltd

Lake Vermont Marketing Pty Ltd

Lake Vermont Resources Pty Ltd

Monash Energy Coal Limited

Moranbah North Coal (No2) Pty Ltd

Moranbah North Coal (Sales) Pty Ltd

33%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

23%

25%

100%

100%

51%

51%

85%

70%

40%

33%

33%

33%

100%

100%

23%

33%

33%

100%

100%

88%

Postal 4031

Babrow’s Commercial Complex,1341, The Valley

Olegario V. Andrade 236 Mendoza 5500

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 7, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Martin Armstrong Drive, Hay Point QLD 4740

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

23 North Street, Mount Lawley, WA 6050

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 35, 108 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

Level 7, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 7, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 7, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 7, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 7, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 7, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

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35. RELATED UNDERTAKINGS OF THE GROUP continued

Country of
incorporation(1)(2)

Name of undertaking

See page 204 for footnotes.

Percentage
of equity
owned(3)

Registered address

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Belgium

Belgium

Bermuda

Bermuda

Botswana

Botswana

Botswana

Moranbah North Coal Pty Ltd

QCMM (Lake Vermont Holdings) Pty Ltd

QCMM Finance Pty Ltd

100%

Level 11, 201 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

33%

33%

Level 7, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Level 7, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Tasmanian Electro Metallurgical Company Proprietary Limited 40%

Level 35, 108 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

Tremell Pty. Ltd.

De Beers Auction Sales Belgium NV

International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research

(Belgium) NV

Coromin Insurance Limited

Holdac Insurance Limited

Ambase Prospecting (Botswana) (Pty) Ltd

Anglo American Corporation Botswana (Services) Limited

Anglo Coal Botswana (Pty) Ltd

33%

85%

85%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Level 7, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

21 Schupstraat, 2018 Antwerp

21 Schupstraat, 2018 Antwerp

Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton

Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton

Unit G3, Victoria House, Plot 132 Independence Avenue, Gaborone

Plot 67977, Fairground Office Park, Gaborone

c/o KPMG, Chartered Accountants, Plot 67977, Off Tlokweng

Road, Fairground, P O Box 1519, Gaborone

Botswana

Broadhurst Primary School (Pty) Ltd

76%

First Floor Debswana Corporate Centre, Plot 64288 Airport Road,

Block 8, Gaborone

Botswana

De Beers Global Sightholder Sales (Pty) Ltd

85%

3rd Floor, DTCB Building, Plot 63016, Block 8, Airport Road,

Gaborone

Botswana

Botswana

De Beers Holdings Botswana (Pty) Ltd
Debswana Diamond Company (Pty) Ltd(5)

85%

43%

5th Floor, Debswana House, Main Mall, Gaborone

First Floor, Debswana Corporate Centre, Plot 64288 Airport Road,

Block 8, Gaborone

Botswana

Debswana Wellness Fund

43%

First Floor, Debswana Corporate Centre, Plot 64288 Airport Road,

Botswana

Botswana

Botswana

Botswana

Brazil

Brazil

Brazil

Brazil

Brazil

Brazil

Brazil

Brazil

Brazil

Brazil

Brazil

Brazil

Brazil

British Virgin
Islands
British Virgin
Islands
British Virgin
Islands
British Virgin
Islands
British Virgin
Islands
British Virgin
Islands
Canada

Diamond Trading Company Botswana (Pty) Ltd

Sesiro Insurance Company (Pty) Ltd

The Diamond Trust

Tokafala (Proprietary) Limited

Anglo American Investimentos - Minério de Ferro Ltda.

Anglo American Minério de Ferro Brasil S.A

Anglo American Niquel Brasil Ltda.

43%

43%

21%

57%

100%

100%

100%

Anglo American Participações - Minério de Ferro Ltda.

100%

Anglo Ferrous Brazil Participações S.A.

100%

Block 8, Gaborone

Plot 63016, Airport Road, Block 8, Gaborone

First Floor Debswana Corporate Centre, Plot 64288 Airport Road,

Block 8, Gaborone

Debswana House, The Mall, Gaborone

Floor, DTCB Building, Plot 63016, Block 8, Airport Road, Gaborone

Rua Maria Luiza Santiago, nº 200, 16º andar, sala 1603, bairro
Santa Lúcia, CEP 30360-740, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
Rua Maria Luiza Santiago, nº 200, 16º andar, sala 1601, bairro
Santa Lucia, CEP 30360-740, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
Rua Maria Luiza Santiago, nº. 200, 8º andar (parte), Santa Lúcia,

CEP 30360-740, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

Rua Maria Luiza Santiago, nº 200, 16º andar, sala 1602, Bairro
Santa Lúcia, CEP 30.360-740, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
Rua Maria Luiza Santiago, nº 200, 16º andar (parte), bairro Santa

Lúcia, CEP 30360-740, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

Câmara de Comércio Brasil República Sul Africana

100%

Av. Paulista, nº. 2.300, 10º andar, Cerqueira César, São Paulo/SP

Element Six Ltda.

Ferroport Logística Comercial Exportadora S.A.

51%

50%

Rua da Consolação, 368, 15º andar Consolação, São Paulo

Rua da Passagem, nº 123, 11º andar, sala 1101, Botafogo, CEP

22290-030, Rio de Janeiro/RJ

GD Empreendimentos Imobiliários S.A.

33%

Rua Visconde de Ouro Preto, nº 5, 11º andar (parte), Botafogo, Rio

de Janeiro/RJ

Guaporé Mineração Ltda.

49%

Avenida Paulista, nº. 2.300, 10º andar (parte), CEP 01.310-300,

São Paulo/SP

Instituto Anglo American Brasil

100%

Avenida Paulista, nº. 2.300, 10º andar (parte), CEP 01.310-300,

São Paulo/SP

Mineração Tanagra Ltda.

49%

Rua Maria Luiza Santiago, nº. 200, 20º andar (parte), bairro Santa

Mineração Tariana Ltda.

Lúcia, CEP 30.360-740, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

100%

Rua Maria Luiza Santiago, nº 200, 16º andar (parte), bairro Santa

Lúcia, CEP 30360-740, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

De Beers Angola Investments Limited

85%

Craigmuir Chambers, Road Town, Tortola, VG1110

De Beers Angola Prospecting Pty Ltd

85%

Craigmuir Chambers, Road Town, Tortola, VG1110

De Beers Centenary Angola Properties Ltd

85%

Craigmuir Chambers, Road Town, Tortola, VG1110

Delibes Holdings Limited(6)

85%

Craigmuir Chambers, Road Town, Tortola, VG1110

Loma de Niquel Holdings Limited(6)

94%

Craigmuir Chambers, Road Town, Tortola, VG1110

Scallion Limited(6)

0912055 B.C. Ltd.

85%

Craigmuir Chambers, Road Town, Tortola, VG1110

100%

c/- McCarthy Tetrault, Suite 2400, 745 Thurlow Street, Vancouver

BC V6E 0C5

Canada

Anglo American Exploration (Canada) Ltd.

100%

c/o Anglo American Exploration (Canada) Ltd., Suite 800, 700 West

Pender Street, British Columbia, V6C 1G8

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GROUP STRUCTURE

35. RELATED UNDERTAKINGS OF THE GROUP continued

Country of
incorporation(1)(2)

Name of undertaking

See page 204 for footnotes.

Percentage
of equity
owned(3)

Registered address

Canada

Central Ecuador Holdings Ltd.

70%

c/o Borden Ladner Gervais, 1200 Waterfront Centre, 200 Burrard

Canada

Canada

Canada

De Beers Canada Holdings Inc.

De Beers Canada Inc.

Lion Battery Technologies Inc.

85%

85%

33%

Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3L6

2400-333 Bay St, Toronto ON, M5H2T6

2400-333 Bay St, Toronto ON, M5H2T6

Suite 2600, Three Bentall Centre, 595 Burrard Street, P.O. BOX

49314, Vancouver, BC V7X 1L3

Canada

Peace River Coal Inc.

100%

c/- McCarthy Tetrault, Suite 2400, 745 Thurlow Street, Vancouver

Canada

Canada

Peregrine Diamonds Ltd

Peregrine Exploration Ltd

Anglo American Chile Inversiones S.A.

Anglo American Chile Ltda

Anglo American Copper Finance SpA

Anglo American Marketing Chile SpA

Anglo American Sur S.A.

Compañía Minera Dona Ines De Collahuasi SCM

Compañía Minera Westwall S.C.M

Inversiones Anglo American Norte SpA

Inversiones Anglo American Sur SpA

Inversiones Minorco Chile SpA

Anglo American Resources Trading (China) Co. Ltd.

85%

85%

100%

100%

100%

100%

50%

44%

50%

100%

100%

100%

100%

BC V6E 0C5

2400-333 Bay St, Toronto ON, M5H2T6

2400-333 Bay St, Toronto ON, M5H2T6

Isidora Goyenechea 2800, piso 46, Las Condes, Santiago

Isidora Goyenechea 2800, piso 46, Las Condes, Santiago

Isidora Goyenechea 2800, piso 46, Las Condes, Santiago

Isidora Goyenechea 2800, piso 46, Las Condes, Santiago

Isidora Goyenechea 2800, piso 46, Las Condes, Santiago

Avda Andres Bello 2687, P 11 Edif. el Pacifico, Las Condes,

Santiago, Región Metropolitana.

Isidora Goyenechea 2800, piso 46, Las Condes, Santiago

Isidora Goyenechea 2800, piso 46, Las Condes, Santiago

Isidora Goyenechea 2800, piso 46, Las Condes, Santiago

Isidora Goyenechea 2800, piso 46, Las Condes, Santiago

Units 01, 02A, 07, 08, Floor 32, No. 1198 Century Avenue, Pudong

New Area, Shanghai

De Beers Jewellers Commercial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd

85%

Suite 3703, The Park Place, No.1601 Nan Jing West Road,

Element Six Hard Materials (Wuxi) Co., Ltd

Element Six Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd

Shanghai

51%

51%

No. 578 Xitai Road, Wuxi New District, Wuxi, Jiangsu

2802A, Chong Hing Finance Centre, No. 288 Nan Jing Road West,

Huang Pu District, Shanghai, 200003

Forevermark Marketing (Shanghai) Company Limited

85%

Suite 4601, 4602 and 4608, The Park Place, No.1601 Nan Jing

Platinum Guild International (Shanghai) Co., Limited

Anglo American Colombia Exploration S.A.

Cerrejon Zona Norte S.A.
Anglo American Amcoll (UK) Ltd(6)
Anglo American Chile Investments (UK) Ltd(6)
Anglo American Clarent (UK) Ltd(6)
Ambase Exploration Africa (DRC) SPRL

Anglo American Ecuador S.A.

Central Ecuador EC-CT S.A.

AA Sakatti Mining Oy

Samancor Gabon SA

Element Six GmbH

De Beers Jewellers (Hong Kong) Limited

Forevermark Limited

Platinum Guild International (Hong Kong) Limited

Anglo American Services (India) Private Limited

De Beers India Private Ltd

Hong Kong

De Beers Auction Sales Holdings Limited

78%

100%

33%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

70%

100%

40%

51%

85%

85%

85%

78%

100%

85%

West Road, Shanghai

Room 601, L’avenue, 99 XianXia Road, Shanghai 200051

Avenida Carrera 9a # 115 – 06/30 Oficina 1702, Bogotá

Calle 100 No. 19-54, Piso 12, Bogotá

1, Lampousas Street, Nicosia, 1095

1, Lampousas Street, Nicosia, 1095

1, Lampousas Street, Nicosia, 1095

No. 510 LP, Avenue Sumahili, Quartier Golf, Commune De

Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi

Av. Patria E4-69 y Av. Amazonas, Cofiec,16th Floor

Av. Patria E4-69 y Av. Amazonas, Edif.Cofiec, piso 17, Quito

AA Sakatti Mining Oy, Tuohiaavantie 2, 99600, Sodankylä

Immeuble 2 AG, Libreville, 4660

Staedeweg 18, 36151, Burghaun

Unit 1001,10/F Unicorn Trade Centre, 127-131 Des Voeux Road

Central

RM 02B&03-06 26/F, Kinwick Centre, 32 Holly Wood Road Central

RM 02B&03-06 26/F, Kinwick Centre, 32 Holly Wood Road Central

Suites 2901-2, Global Trade Square, No.21 Wong Chuk Hang Road

A-1/292, Janakpuri, New Delhi - 110058

601, 6th floor, TCG Financial Centre, C -53, G Block, Bandra Kurla

Complex, Bandrar (East), Mumbai - 400 058

Forevermark Diamonds Private Limited

85%

601, 6th floor, TCG Financial Centre, C -53, G Block, Bandra Kurla

Complex, Bandrar (East), Mumbai - 400 058

Hindustan Diamond Company Private Limited

43%

Office No. 12, 14th Floor, Navjivan Society Building, No.3,

Lamington Road, Mumbai - 400 008

International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research India

85%

601, 6th floor, TCG Financial Centre, C -53, G Block, Bandra Kurla

Private Limited

Complex, Bandrar (East), Mumbai - 400 058

Platinum Guild India Private Limited

78%

Notan Classic, 3rd Floor, 114 Turner Road, Bandra West, Mumbai

400 050

Indonesia

PT Anglo American Indonesia

100%

Pondok Indah Office Tower 3, 17th Floor, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda,

Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12310

Indonesia

PT Minorco Services Indonesia

100%

Belagri Hotel, Jl. Raja Ampat, No 1 Kampung Baru, Sorong, Papua

Barat

Ireland

Ireland

CMC-Coal Marketing Designated Activity Company

Coromin Insurance (Ireland) DAC

33%

100%

Fumbally Square, New Street, Dublin 8, D08 XYA5

Fourth Floor, 25/28 Adelaide Road, Dublin

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Chile

Chile

Chile

Chile

Chile

Chile

Chile

Chile

Chile

Chile

China

China

China

China

China

China

Colombia

Colombia

Cyprus

Cyprus

Cyprus

Democratic

Republic of
Congo

Ecuador

Ecuador

Finland

Gabon

Germany

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

India

India

India

India

India

India

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GROUP STRUCTURE

35. RELATED UNDERTAKINGS OF THE GROUP continued

Country of
incorporation(1)(2)

Name of undertaking

See page 204 for footnotes.

Ireland

Ireland

Ireland

Ireland

Ireland

Isle of Man

Isle of Man

Israel

Italy

Japan

Japan

Japan

Japan

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Jersey

Luxembourg

Element Six (Holdings) Limited

Element Six (Trade Marks) Limited

Element Six Abrasives Treasury Limited

Element Six Limited

Element Six Treasury Limited

Element Six (Isle of Man) Corporate Trustee Limited

Element Six (Legacy Pensions) Limited

De Beers Auction Sales Israel Ltd

Forevermark Italy S.R.L.

De Beers Jewellers Japan K.K.

Element Six Limited

Forevermark KK

PGI KK

A.R.H. Investments Limited(6)
A.R.H. Limited(6)
Ambras Holdings Limited(6)(7)
Ammin Coal Holdings Limited(6)
Anglo African Exploration Holdings Limited(6)
Anglo American Buttercup Company Limited(6)
Anglo American Capital Overseas Limited(6)
Anglo American Corporation de Chile Holdings Limited(6)
Anglo American Exploration Colombia Limited(6)
Anglo American Exploration Overseas Holdings Limited(6)
Anglo American Finland Holdings 1 Limited(6)
Anglo American Finland Holdings 2 Limited(6)
Anglo American Hermitage Limited(6)
Anglo American Liberia Holdings Limited(6)
Anglo American Midway Investment Limited(6)
Anglo American Overseas Limited(6)(8)
Anglo Australia Investments Limited(6)
Anglo Diamond Investments Limited(6)
Anglo Iron Ore Investments Limited(6)
Anglo Loma Investments Limited(6)
Anglo Operations (International) Limited(6)
Anglo Peru Investments Limited(6)
Anglo Quellaveco Limited(6)
Anglo South American Investments Limited(6)
Anglo Venezuela Investments Limited(6)
Aval Holdings Limited(6)
Cheviot Holdings Limited(6)
De Beers Centenary Limited(6)
De Beers Exploration Holdings Limited(6)
De Beers Holdings Investments Limited(6)
De Beers Investments plc(6)
De Beers plc(6)
Highbirch Limited(6)
Inglewood Holdings Limited(6)
Kumba International Trading Limited(6)
Minorco Overseas Holdings Limited(6)
Minorco Peru Holdings Limited(6)
Minpress Investments Limited(6)
Kumba Iron Ore Holdings Sarl

Macau

De Beers Jewellers (Macau) Company Limited

Madagascar

Mauritius

Societe Civille De Prospection De Nickel A Madagascar
Anglo American International Limited(6)

Percentage
of equity
owned(3)

Registered address

51%

51%

51%

51%

85%

85%

85%

85%

85%

85%

51%

85%

Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co.Clare

Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co.Clare

Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co.Clare

Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co.Clare

Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co.Clare

1st Floor, 18-20 North Quay, Douglas, IM1 4LE

1st Floor, 18-20 North Quay, Douglas, IM1 4LE

11th Floor, Yahalom (Diamond) Building, 21 Tuval Street Ramat Gan

5252236

Via Burlamacchi Francesco 14, 20135, Milan

New Otani Garden Court 7th Floor, 4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

9F PMO Hatchobori, 3-22-13 Hatchobori, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104

New Otani Garden Court, 7th Floor, 4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku,

Tokyo

78%

Imperial Hotel Tower 17F, 1-1-1 Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo,

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

85%

85%

85%

85%

85%

85%

100%

100%

53%

100%

100%

100%

53%

85%

32%

100-8575

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG

58 rue Charles Martel, L-2134

Avenida da Praia Grande No. 409, China Law Building 16/F – B79

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

100%

c/o AXIS Fiduciary Ltd, 2nd Floor, The AXIS, 26 Bank Street,

Cybercity Ebene, 72201

Mexico

Anglo American Mexico S.A. de C.V.

100%

c/o Sanchez Mejorada, Velasco y Ribe, S.C. Paseo de la Reforma

No. 450, Col. Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000

Mexico

Servicios Anglo American Mexico S.A. de C.V.

100%

c/o Sanchez Mejorada, Velasco y Ribe, S.C. Paseo de la Reforma

No. 450, Col. Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GROUP STRUCTURE

35. RELATED UNDERTAKINGS OF THE GROUP continued

Country of
incorporation(1)(2)

Name of undertaking

See page 204 for footnotes.

Percentage
of equity
owned(3)

Registered address

Mozambique

Anglo American Corporation Mocambique Servicos Limitada

100%

PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ltda. Avenida Vladimir Lenine, No 174,

4o andar, Edifício Millennium Park Maputo

Ambase Prospecting (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd

100%

24 Orban Street, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek, P O Box 30 Windhoek

Namibia

Namibia

Namibia

Namibia

Namibia

Namibia

Namibia

Namibia

Namibia

Namibia

Namibia

Namibia

Namibia

Namibia

Namibia

Netherlands

Netherlands

Netherlands

Netherlands

Netherlands

Netherlands

Netherlands

Netherlands

Netherlands

Netherlands

Papua New
Guinea
Papua New
Guinea

Peru

Peru

Peru

Peru

Peru

Peru

De Beers Marine Namibia (Pty) Ltd

De Beers Namibia Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Debmarine Namdeb Foundation

DTC Valuations Namibia (Pty) Ltd

Exclusive Properties (Pty) Ltd

Longboat Trading (Pty) Ltd

Mamora Mines & Estates Limited

Namdeb Diamond Corporation (Pty) Ltd

Namdeb Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Namdeb Properties (Pty) Ltd

Namibia Diamond Trading Company (Pty) Ltd

Oranjemund Private Hospital (Proprietary) Limited

Oranjemund Town Management Company (Pty) Ltd

Namdeb Hospital Pharmacy (Pty) Ltd
Anglo American (TIH) B.V.(6)
Anglo American Exploration B.V.(6)
Anglo American Exploration (Philippines) B.V.(6)
Anglo American International B.V.(6)
Anglo American Netherlands B.V.(6)
Anglo Operations (Netherlands) B.V.(6)
Element Six N.V.
Erabas B.V(6)
Loma de Niquel Holdings B.V.(6)
Minorco Exploration (Indonesia) B.V.(6)
Anglo American (Star Mountain) Limited

Anglo American Exploration (PNG) Limited

Anglo American Peru S.A.

Anglo American Quellaveco S.A.

Anglo American Servicios Perú S.A.

Asociación Michiquillay

Asociación Quellaveco

Cobre del Norte S.A.

Philippines

Anglo American Exploration (Philippines) Inc.

Republic of

North
Macedonia
Sierra Leone

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

Anglo American Exploration West Tetyan Skopje

Gemfair (SL) Limited

Anglo American Exploration (Singapore) Pte. Ltd

Anglo American Shipping Pte. Limited

De Beers Auction Sales Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Kumba Singapore Pte. Ltd.

MR Iron Ore Marketing Services Pte. Ltd.

Samancor Marketing Pte. Ltd.

South Africa

AEF Mining Services (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

African Pipe Industries North (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Almenta 127 (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Amaprop Townships Ltd

South Africa

Ambase Investment Africa (Botswana) (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Ambase Investment Africa (DRC) (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Ambase Investment Africa (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Ambase Investment Africa (Tanzania) (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Ambase Investment Africa (Zambia) (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Anglo American Corporation of South Africa (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Anglo American EMEA Shared Services (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Anglo American Farms (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Anglo American Farms Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Anglo American Group Employee Shareholder Nominees

(Pty) Ltd

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43%

85%

43%

85%

43%

4th Floor, Namdeb Centre, 10 Dr Frans, Indongo Street, Windhoek

6th floor, Namdeb Centre, 10 Dr Frans, Indongo Street, Windhoek

10th Floor, Namdeb Centre, 10 Dr Frans Indongo Street, Windhoek

4th Floor, Namdeb Centre, 10 Dr Frans, Indongo Street, Windhoek

10th Floor, Namdeb Centre, 10 Dr Frans Indongo Street, Windhoek

100%

24 Orban Street, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek

28%

43%

43%

43%

43%

43%

43%

43%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

85%

78%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

60%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

85%

100%

100%

85%

53%

50%

40%

25%

39%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

10th Floor, Namdeb Centre, 10 Dr Frans Indongo Street, Windhoek

10th Floor, Namdeb Centre, 10 Dr Frans Indongo Street, Windhoek

10th Floor, Namdeb Centre, 10 Dr Frans Indongo Street, Windhoek

10th Floor, Namdeb Centre, 10 Dr Frans Indongo Street, Windhoek

9th Floor, Namdeb Centre, 10 Dr Frans Indongo Street, Windhoek

10th Floor, Namdeb Centre, 10 Dr Frans Indongo Street, Windhoek

10th Floor, Namdeb Centre, 10 Dr Frans Indongo Street, Windhoek

10th Floor, Namdeb Centre, 10 Dr Frans Indongo Street, Windhoek

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

De Nieuwe Erven 2, 5431 NT, Cuijk

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

c/- Allens, Level 6, Mogoru Moto Building, Champion Parade, PORT

MORESBY, National Capital District

c/- PricewaterhouseCoopers PNG, Pwc Haus, Level 6, Harbour
City, Konedobu, PORT Moresby, National Capital District 121

Calle Esquilache 371, Piso 10, San Isidro, Lima 27

Calle Esquilache 371, Piso 10, San Isidro, Lima 27

Calle Esquilache 371, Piso 10 San Isidro, Lima 27

Calle Esquilache 371, Piso 10 San Isidro, Lima 27

Calle Esquilache 371, Piso 10 San Isidro, Lima 27

Calle Esquilache 371, Piso 10, San Isidro, Lima 27

27th Floor, Tower 2, The Enterprise Centre, 6766 Ayala Avenue

Corner, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
Orce Nikolov St., No. 98, Skopje-Center

31 Lightfoot Boston Street, Freetown

10 Collyer Quey, #38-00 Ocean Financial Centre, 049315

10 Collyer Quay, Level 38 Ocean Financial Centre, 049315

10 Collyer Quey, #03-04 Ocean Financial Centre, 049315

10 Collyer Quey, #38-00 Ocean Financial Centre, 049315

10 Collyer Quey, #38-00 Ocean Financial Centre, 049315

138 Market Street, #26-01, Capitagreen, 048946

Zommerlust Building, Rietbok Road, Kathu, Northern Cape, 8446

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

61 Katherine Street, Sandton, 2196

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

Vergelegen Wine Farm, Lourensford Road, Somerset West, 7130

Vergelegen Wine Farm, Lourensford Road, Somerset West, 7130

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

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GROUP STRUCTURE

35. RELATED UNDERTAKINGS OF THE GROUP continued

Country of
incorporation(1)(2)

Name of undertaking

See page 204 for footnotes.

South Africa

Anglo American Inyosi Coal (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Anglo American Marketing South Africa

South Africa

Anglo American Platinum Limited

South Africa

Anglo American Properties Ltd

South Africa

Anglo American Prospecting Services (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Anglo American SA Finance Limited

South Africa

Anglo American Sebenza Fund (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Anglo American SEFA Mining Fund (Pty) Ltd

Percentage
of equity
owned(3)

Registered address

73%

100%

78%

100%

100%

100%

100%

50%

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

61 Katherine Street, Sandton, 2196

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

South Africa

Anglo American South Africa Investments Proprietary Limited

100%

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

South Africa

Anglo American South Africa Proprietary Limited

South Africa

Anglo American Zimele (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Anglo American Zimele Community Fund (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Anglo American Zimele Loan Fund (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Anglo Coal Investment Africa (Botswana) (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Anglo Corporate Enterprises (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Anglo Operations (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Anglo Platinum Management Services (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Anglo South Africa (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Anglo South Africa Capital (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Anseld Holdings Proprietary Limited

South Africa

Asambeni Mining (Proprietary) Limited

South Africa

Atomatic Trading (Pty) Limited

South Africa

Balgo Nominees (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Blinkwater Farms 244KR (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Blue Steam Investments (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Boikgantsho Platinum Mine (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Bokoni Platinum Holdings (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Bokoni Platinum Mines (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Butsanani Energy Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Colliery Training College (Pty) Limited

South Africa

Damelin Emalahleni (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

South Africa

South Africa

DBCM Holdings (Pty) Ltd
De Beers Consolidated Mines (Pty) Ltd(9) 
De Beers Group Services (Pty) Ltd

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

78%

100%

100%

100%

56%

58%

100%

78%

100%

38%

38%

38%

67%

56%

20%

63%

63%

85%

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

5 Jellicoe Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2913

82 Grayston Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2196

4th Floor Atholl, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196

151 Katherine Street, Sandton, 2196

5 Hollard Street, Johannesburg. P O Box 61809, Marshalltown,

2107

Cnr O R Tambo & Beatrix Avenue, Witbank, 1035

36 Stockdale Street, KIMBERLEY, 8301

36 Stockdale Street, KIMBERLEY, 8301

Cornerstone, Corner Diamond Drive and Crownwood Road, Theta,

Johannesburg, 2013

South Africa

De Beers Marine (Pty) Ltd

85%

Cornerstone, Corner Diamond Drive and Crownwood Road, Theta,

Johannesburg, 2013

South Africa

De Beers Matlafalang Business Development (Pty) Ltd

63%

Cornerstone, Corner Diamond Drive and Crownwood Road, Theta,

Johannesburg, 2013

South Africa

De Beers Sightholder Sales South Africa (Pty) Ltd

63%

Cornerstone, Corner Diamond Drive and Crownwood Road, Theta,

South Africa

Dido Nominees (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Element Six (Production) Proprietary Limited

South Africa

Element Six South Africa Proprietary Limited

South Africa

Element Six Technologies Proprietary Limited

South Africa

Fermain Nominees (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Ga-Phasha Platinum Mine (Pty) Limited

South Africa

Hotazel Manganese Mines (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Ingagane Colliery (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Ingwekazi Holdings (Proprietary) Limited

South Africa

Khongoni Haaskraal Coal (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

KIO Investments Holdings (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Kumba BSP Trust

South Africa

Kumba Iron Ore Limited

South Africa

Kwanda Platinum Mine (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Lebowa Platinum Mines Limited

South Africa

Lexshell 49 General Trading (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Longboat (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Mafube Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Main Place Holdings Limited

South Africa

Manganore Iron Mining Proprietary Limited

South Africa

Manngwe Mining (Pty) Ltd

Johannesburg, 2013

100%

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

51%

51%

85%

Debid Road, Nuffield, Springs, 1559

Debid Road, Nuffield, Springs, 1559

Debid Road, Nuffield, Springs, 1559

100%

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

38%

30%

98%

20%

20%

70%

53%

70%

38%

38%

35%

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

39 Melrose Boulevard, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, 2076

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

368 Sifon Street, Robertville Ext 10, Roodepoort, 1709

Unit 3, Bauhinia Street, Highveld, Technopark, Centurion, 0157

Centurion Gate Building 2B, 124 Akkerboom Road, Centurion, 0157

Centurion Gate Building 2B, 124 Akkerboom Road, Centurion, 0157

Centurion Gate Building 2B, 124 Akkerboom Road, Centurion, 0157

124 Akkerboom Street, Building 2B, Centurion, 0157

124 Akkerboom Street, Building 2B, Centurion, 0157

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

100%

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

50%

39%

47%

20%

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

Suite 801, 76 Regent Road, Sea Point, Western Cape, 8005

39 Melrose Boulevard, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, 2076

Suite 105, Lorgadia Building, Embankment Road, Centurion, 0157

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GROUP STRUCTURE

GROUP STRUCTURE

35. RELATED UNDERTAKINGS OF THE GROUP continued

35. RELATED UNDERTAKINGS OF THE GROUP continued

Country of
incorporation(1)(2)

Name of undertaking

See page 204 for footnotes.

South Africa

Marikana Ferrochrome Limited

South Africa

Marikana Minerals (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Matthey Rustenburg Refiners (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Meruka Mining (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Metalloys Manganese Smelter (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Micawber 146 (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Middelplaats Manganese (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Modikwa Mining Personnel Services (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Modikwa Platinum Mine (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Mogalakwena Platinum Mines

South Africa

Newshelf 1316 (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Newshelf 480 (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Norsand Holdings (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Peruke (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Phola Coal Processing Plant (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Platmed (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Platmed Properties (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

South Africa

Polokwane Iron Ore Company (Pty) Ltd
Ponahalo Investments (RF) (Pty) Ltd(10)

South Africa

Precious Metals Refiners Proprietary Limited

South Africa

Pro Enviro (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

R A Gilbert (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Resident Nominees (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Richards Bay Coal Terminal (Pty) Ltd

Percentage
of equity
owned(3)

Registered address

100%

100%

78%

30%

40%

78%

30%

39%

39%

78%

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

16 North Road, Dunkeld Court, Dunkeld West, 2196

39 Melrose Boulevard, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, 2076

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

39 Melrose Boulevard, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, 2076

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

16 North Road, Dunkeld Court, Dunkeld West, 2196

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

100%

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

55%

78%

51%

37%

78%

78%

27%

—%

78%

20%

78%

100%

23%

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

Centurion Gate Building 2B, 124 Akkerboom Road, Centurion, 0157

De Beers Consolidated Mines Corner, Corner Diamond and

Crownwood Road, Theta – Booysens Reserve, Johannesburg,
2000

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

Greenside Colliery, PTN 0ff 331, Blackhills, 1032

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

South Dunes, Richards Bay Harbour, Richards Bay, 3900, KwaZulu

Natal

South Africa

Rietvlei Mining Company (Pty) Ltd

34%

151 Katherine Street, Sandton, 2196. P O Box 652419, Benmore,

South Africa

Rustenburg Base Metals Refiners Proprietary Limited

South Africa

Rustenburg Platinum Mines Limited

South Africa

Samancor Holdings (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Samancor Manganese (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Sheba’s Ridge Platinum (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Sibelo Resource Development (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Silver Lake Trading 619 (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

South Africa Coal Operations Proprietary Limited

South Africa

Spectrem Air Pty Ltd

South Africa

Springfield Collieries Limited

South Africa

Tenon Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Terra Nominees (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

The Village of Cullinan (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Vergelegen Wine Estate (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Vergelegen Wines (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Whiskey Creek Management Services (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

WPIC Holdings Pty Ltd

78%

78%

40%

40%

27%

53%

100%

53%

100%

75%

100%

100%

40%

63%

100%

100%

78%

33%

2010

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

39 Melrose Boulevard, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, 2076

39 Melrose Boulevard, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, 2076

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

Centurion Gate Building 2B, 124 Akkerboom Road, Centurion, 0157

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

Centurion Gate Building 2B, 124 Akkerboom Road, Centurion, 0157

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

39 Melrose Boulevard, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, 2076

36 Stockdale Street, KIMBERLEY, 8301

Vergelegen Wine Farm, Lourensford Road, Somerset West, 7130

Vergelegen Wine Farm, Lourensford Road, Somerset West, 7130

55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

 5 Hollard Street, Johannesburg, 1627

South Africa

Anglo Inyosi Coal Security Company Limited

100%

44 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

South Africa

Invincible Trading 14 (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Main Street 1252 (Pty) Ltd (RF)

South Africa

Roodepoortjie Resources (Pty) Ltd

Sweden

Switzerland

Switzerland

Switzerland

Switzerland

Tanzania

United Arab
Emirates

Element Six AB
De Beers Centenary AG(6)

Element Six SA

PGI SA

Synova S.A.

Ambase Prospecting (Tanzania) (Pty) Ltd

De Beers DMCC

United Kingdom Anglo American (London)

United Kingdom Anglo American (London) 2

United Kingdom Anglo American (TIIL) Investments Limited

20%

63%

49%

51%

85%

51%

78%

28%

100%

85%

100%

100%

100%

16 Euclid Road, Industria East Ext 13, Germiston, 1400

Cornerstone, Corner of Daimond Drive and Crownwood Road,

Theta, Johannesburg, 2013

16 North Road, Dunkeld Court, Dunkeld West, 2196

c/o Advokatbyrån Kaiding, Box 385, 931 24 Skellefteå, Sweden

c/o Telemarketing, Plus AG, Sonnenplatz 6, 6020, Emmenbrücke

rue du Tir-au-Canon 2r, Carouge, Geneva

Avenue Mon- Repos 24, Case postale 656, CH- 1001 Lausanne

13 Route de Genolier, 1266 Duillier

Pemba House, 369 Toure Drive Oyster Bay, Dar Es Salaam

Office 4D, Almas Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai

1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

United Kingdom Anglo American Technical & Sustainability Limited

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

United Kingdom Anglo American Technical & Sustainability Services Ltd

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

Country of

incorporation(1)(2)

Name of undertaking

See page 204 for footnotes.

United Kingdom Anglo American 2005 Limited(11)

United Kingdom Anglo American Australia Investments Limited(12)

United Kingdom Anglo American Capital Australia Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Capital plc(12)

United Kingdom Anglo American CMC Holdings Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Corporate Secretary Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Diamond Holdings Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Farms (UK) Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Ferrous Investments Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Finance (UK) Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Foundation

United Kingdom Anglo American Global Finance Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Holdings Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American International Holdings Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Investments (UK) Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Marketing Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Medical Plan Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American PNG Holdings Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Prefco Limited(12)

United Kingdom Anglo American REACH Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Services (UK) Ltd.(12)

United Kingdom Anglo American Services Overseas Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Technical Limited(12)

United Kingdom Anglo Base Metals Marketing Limited

United Kingdom Anglo Coal Holdings Limited(12)

United Kingdom Anglo Coal Overseas Services Limited

United Kingdom Anglo Platinum Marketing Limited

United Kingdom Anglo UK Pension Trustee Limited

United Kingdom Anmercosa Finance Limited

United Kingdom Anmercosa Pension Trustees Limited

United Kingdom Anmercosa Sales Limited

United Kingdom AP Ventures Fund I LP

United Kingdom AP Ventures Fund II LP

United Kingdom Birchall Gardens LLP

United Kingdom Charterhouse CAP Limited

United Kingdom Curtis Fitch Limited

United Kingdom De Beers Intangibles Limited

United Kingdom De Beers Jewellers Limited

United Kingdom De Beers Jewellers Trade Mark Limited

United Kingdom De Beers Jewellers UK Limited

United Kingdom De Beers Trademarks Limited

United Kingdom De Beers UK Limited

United Kingdom Ebbsfleet Property Limited

United Kingdom Element Six (Production) Limited

Percentage

of equity

owned(3)

Registered address

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

78%

100%

100%

100%

100%

38%

27%

50%

85%

21%

85%

85%

85%

85%

85%

85%

50%

51%

51%

85%

85%

100%

100%

85%

85%

85%

85%

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

45 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4QT

45 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4QT

Bardon Hall, Copt Oak Road, Markfield, LE67 9PJ

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

GL50 3PN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

45 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4QT

45 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4QT

45 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4QT

1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

Bardon Hall, Copt Oak Road, Markfield, LE67 9PJ

Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR

Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

Formal House, 60 St George’s Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire,

United Kingdom Element Six (UK) Limited

51%

Global Innovation Centre, Fermi Avenue, Harwell, Oxford, Didcot,

United Kingdom Element Six Abrasives Holdings Limited

United Kingdom Element Six Holdings Limited

United Kingdom Element Six Limited

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

Global Innovation Centre, Fermi Avenue, Harwell, Oxford, Didcot,

Global Innovation Centre, Fermi Avenue, Harwell, Oxford, Didcot,

Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR

Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR

United Kingdom Element Six Technologies Limited

85%

Global Innovation Centre, Fermi Avenue, Harwell, Oxford, Didcot,

United Kingdom Ferro Nickel Marketing Limited

United Kingdom Firecrest Investments Limited

United Kingdom Forevermark Limited

United Kingdom Gemfair Limited

United Kingdom IIDGR (UK) Limited

United Kingdom Lightbox Jewelry Ltd.

United Kingdom Mallord Properties Limited

100%

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GROUP STRUCTURE

35. RELATED UNDERTAKINGS OF THE GROUP continued

Country of
incorporation(1)(2)

Name of undertaking

See page 204 for footnotes.

United Kingdom Anglo American 2005 Limited(11)
United Kingdom Anglo American Australia Investments Limited(12)
United Kingdom Anglo American Capital Australia Limited
United Kingdom Anglo American Capital plc(12)
United Kingdom Anglo American CMC Holdings Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Corporate Secretary Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Diamond Holdings Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Farms (UK) Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Ferrous Investments Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Finance (UK) Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Foundation

United Kingdom Anglo American Global Finance Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Holdings Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American International Holdings Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Investments (UK) Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Marketing Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Medical Plan Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American PNG Holdings Limited
United Kingdom Anglo American Prefco Limited(12)
United Kingdom Anglo American REACH Limited
United Kingdom Anglo American Services (UK) Ltd.(12)
United Kingdom Anglo American Services Overseas Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Technical & Sustainability Limited

United Kingdom Anglo American Technical & Sustainability Services Ltd
United Kingdom Anglo American Technical Limited(12)
United Kingdom Anglo Base Metals Marketing Limited
United Kingdom Anglo Coal Holdings Limited(12)
United Kingdom Anglo Coal Overseas Services Limited

United Kingdom Anglo Platinum Marketing Limited

United Kingdom Anglo UK Pension Trustee Limited

United Kingdom Anmercosa Finance Limited

United Kingdom Anmercosa Pension Trustees Limited

United Kingdom Anmercosa Sales Limited

United Kingdom AP Ventures Fund I LP

United Kingdom AP Ventures Fund II LP

United Kingdom Birchall Gardens LLP

United Kingdom Charterhouse CAP Limited

United Kingdom Curtis Fitch Limited

United Kingdom De Beers Intangibles Limited

United Kingdom De Beers Jewellers Limited

United Kingdom De Beers Jewellers Trade Mark Limited

United Kingdom De Beers Jewellers UK Limited

United Kingdom De Beers Trademarks Limited

United Kingdom De Beers UK Limited

United Kingdom Ebbsfleet Property Limited

United Kingdom Element Six (Production) Limited

Percentage
of equity
owned(3)

Registered address

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

78%

100%

100%

100%

100%

38%

27%

50%

85%

21%

85%

85%

85%

85%

85%

85%

50%

51%

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

45 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4QT

45 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4QT

Bardon Hall, Copt Oak Road, Markfield, LE67 9PJ

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

Formal House, 60 St George’s Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire,

GL50 3PN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

45 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4QT

45 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4QT

45 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4QT

1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

Bardon Hall, Copt Oak Road, Markfield, LE67 9PJ

Global Innovation Centre, Fermi Avenue, Harwell, Oxford, Didcot,

Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR

United Kingdom Element Six (UK) Limited

51%

Global Innovation Centre, Fermi Avenue, Harwell, Oxford, Didcot,

United Kingdom Element Six Abrasives Holdings Limited

United Kingdom Element Six Holdings Limited

United Kingdom Element Six Limited

51%

85%

85%

Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

Global Innovation Centre, Fermi Avenue, Harwell, Oxford, Didcot,

Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR

United Kingdom Element Six Technologies Limited

85%

Global Innovation Centre, Fermi Avenue, Harwell, Oxford, Didcot,

United Kingdom Ferro Nickel Marketing Limited

United Kingdom Firecrest Investments Limited

United Kingdom Forevermark Limited

United Kingdom Gemfair Limited

United Kingdom IIDGR (UK) Limited

United Kingdom Lightbox Jewelry Ltd.

100%

100%

85%

85%

85%

85%

Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

United Kingdom Mallord Properties Limited

100%

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

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35. RELATED UNDERTAKINGS OF THE GROUP continued

Country of
incorporation(1)(2)

Name of undertaking

See page 204 for footnotes.

United Kingdom Neville Street Limited

United Kingdom Northfleet Property LLP

United Kingdom Reunion Group Limited

United Kingdom Reunion Mining Limited

United Kingdom Rhoanglo Trustees Limited

United Kingdom Riverbank Investments Limited

United Kingdom Security Nominees Limited

United Kingdom Swanscombe Development LLP

United Kingdom The Diamond Trading Company Limited

Percentage
of equity
owned(3)

Registered address

100%

50%

100%

100%

100%

85%

100%

50%

85%

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

Bardon Hall, Copt Oak Road, Markfield, LE67 9PJ

1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

Bardon Hall, Copt Oak Road, Markfield, LE67 9PJ

20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

United States
of America
United States
of America
United States
of America
United States
of America
United States
of America
United States
of America
United States
of America
United States
of America
United States
of America

Anglo American Exploration (USA), Inc.

100%

c/o Corporation Service Company, 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington

Delaware, 19808

Anglo American US Holdings Inc.

100%

c/o Corporation Service Company, 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington

Delaware, 19808

De Beers Jewellers US, Inc.

85%

300 First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT 06902

Element Six Technologies (OR) Corp.

85%

3500 South Dupont Highway, Dover, County of Kent DE 19901

Element Six Technologies (Oregon) Corp.

85%

3500 South Dupont Highway, Dover, County of Kent DE 19901

Element Six Technologies U.S. Corporation

85%

Incorporating Services Limited, 3500 South Dupont Highway,

Dover, County of Kent DE 19901

Element Six US Corporation

51%

24900 Pitkin Road, Suite 250, Spring TX 77386

Forevermark US Inc.

85%

300 First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT, 06902

Platinum Guild International (U.S.A.) Jewelry Inc.

78%

125 Park Avenue, 25th Floor, New York, New York 10017

Venezuela

Minera Loma de Niquel C.A.

94%

Torre Humboldt, Floor 9, office 09-07, Rio Caura Street, Prados del

Este. Caracas 1080

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

Anglo Exploration (Zambia) (Pty) Ltd

100%

11 Katemo Road, Rhodes Park, Lusaka

Amzim Holdings Limited

Anglo American Corporation Zimbabwe Limited

Broadlands Park Limited

Southridge Limited

Unki Mines (Private) Limited

78%

78%

78%

78%

78%

28 Broadlands Road, Emerald Hill, Harare

28 Broadlands Road, Emerald Hill, Harare

28 Broadlands Road, Emerald Hill, Harare

28 Broadlands Road, Emerald Hill, Harare

28 Broadlands Road, Emerald Hill, Harare

(1) All the companies with an incorporation in the United Kingdom are registered in England and Wales. 
(2) The country of tax residence is disclosed where different from the country of incorporation. 
(3) All percentages have been rounded. 
(4) Tax resident in Colombia. 
(5) The interest in Debswana Diamond Company (Pty) Ltd is held indirectly through De Beers and is consolidated on a 19.2% proportionate basis, reflecting economic interest. The Group’s

effective interests in Debswana Diamond Company (Pty) Ltd is 16.3%. 

(6) Tax resident in the United Kingdom. 
(7) 2% direct holding by Anglo American plc. 
(8) 0.03% direct holding by Anglo American plc. 
(9) A 74% interest in De Beers Consolidated Mines (Pty) Ltd (DBCM) and its subsidiaries is held indirectly through De Beers. The 74% interest represents De Beers’ legal ownership share in DBCM.

For accounting purposes De Beers consolidates 100% of DBCM as it is deemed to control the BEE entity, Ponahalo, which holds the remaining 26%. The Group’s effective interest in
DBCM is 85%. 

(10) Ponahalo Investments (RF) (Pty) Ltd is deemed to be controlled due to the financing structure in place and is consolidated as a majority owned subsidiary. 
(11) 4% direct holding by Anglo American plc. 
(12) 100% direct holding by Anglo American plc. 

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This section includes disclosures about related party transactions, auditor’s remuneration and
accounting policies.

36. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Group has related party relationships with its subsidiaries, joint operations, associates and joint ventures (see notes 34 and 35). Members of the Board
and the Group Management Committee are considered to be related parties.

The Company and its subsidiaries, in the ordinary course of business, enter into various sale, purchase and service transactions with joint operations, associates,
joint ventures and others in which the Group has a material interest. These transactions are under terms that are no more or less favourable to the Group than those
arranged with third parties.

US$ million

Transactions with related parties

Sale of goods and services

Purchase of goods and services

Balances with related parties

Trade and other receivables from related parties

Trade and other payables to related parties

Loans receivable from related parties

Associates

Joint Ventures

Joint Operations

2019

2018

2019

2018

2019

2018

—

(20)

3

(5)

—

1

(382)

2

(44)

—

—

(170)

—

(31)

230

—

(50)

163

184

(2,893)

(3,266)

5

(7)

211

17

(128)

—

16

(97)

—

Balances and transactions with joint operations or joint operation partners represent the portion that the Group does not have the right to offset against the
corresponding amount recorded by the respective joint operations. These amounts primarily relate to purchases by De Beers and Platinum Group Metals from their
joint operations in excess of the Group’s attributable share of their production.

Loans receivable from related parties are included in Financial asset investments on the Consolidated balance sheet.

Remuneration and benefits received by directors are disclosed in the Remuneration report. Remuneration and benefits of key management personnel, including
directors, are disclosed in note 26. Information relating to pension fund arrangements is disclosed in note 27.

37. AUDITOR'S REMUNERATON

US$ million

Paid to the Company’s auditor for audit
of the Anglo American plc Annual Report

Paid to the Company’s auditor for other
services to the Group
Audit of the Company’s subsidiaries

Total audit fees

Audit related assurance services

Taxation advisory services

Other assurance services

Other non-audit services

Total non-audit fees

Paid/payable to Deloitte

2019

Paid/payable
to auditor (if
not Deloitte)

Paid/payable to Deloitte

2018

Paid/payable
to auditor (if
not Deloitte)

United
Kingdom

Overseas

Total

Overseas

United
Kingdom

Overseas

Total

Overseas

1.4

3.4

4.8

—

1.3

3.2

4.5

—

0.4

1.8

0.5

—

0.3

0.3

1.1

4.7

8.1

0.9

—

0.3

0.4

1.6

5.1

9.9

1.4

—

0.6

0.7

2.7

0.3

0.3

—

—

—

—

—

0.4

1.7

0.5

0.1

—

0.4

1.0

4.4

7.6

0.8

—

0.5

0.2

1.5

4.8

9.3

1.3

0.1

0.5

0.6

2.5

0.4

0.4

—

—

—

—

—

Audit related assurance services include $1.4 million (2018: $1.3 million) for the interim review.

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A. BASIS OF PREPARATION

Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and IFRS Interpretations Committee
(IFRIC) interpretations as adopted for use by the European Union, with those
parts of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS
and with the requirements of the Disclosure and Transparency rules of the
Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom as applicable to periodic
financial reporting. The financial statements have been prepared under the
historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of pension assets and
liabilities and certain financial instruments. A summary of the principal Group
accounting policies is set out below.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Although these estimates are based on management’s best
knowledge of the amount, event or actions, actual results ultimately may differ
from those estimates.

As permitted by UK company law, the Group’s results are presented in US
dollars, the currency in which its business is primarily conducted.

Changes in accounting policies and disclosures
The accounting policies applied are consistent with those adopted and
disclosed in the Group financial statements for the year ended 31 December
2018, except for changes arising from the adoption of the following new
accounting pronouncements which became effective in the current
reporting period:

• IFRS 16 Leases

• Amendments to IFRS 7 Financial Instruments Disclosures

• IFRIC 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments

The present value of the 2018 operating lease commitments, disclosed
in note 30, discounted at the rates used to calculate lease liabilities at
1 January 2019, is reconciled to the lease liabilities recognised in the
table below:

US$ million

IAS 17 Operating lease commitments at 31 December 2018

Impact of discounting operating lease commitments to
present value
Other adjustments

Former operating leases recognised on balance sheet
at 1 January 2019
Finance leases recognised separately at 31 December 2018

IFRS 16 Lease liabilities at 1 January 2019

Current

Non-current

2019

553

(93)

9

469

70

539

160

379

On adoption of IFRS 16 on 1 January 2019, additional lease liabilities of
$469 million previously classified as operating leases were included in net debt.
Corresponding right-of-use assets of $379 million were recognised within
Capital employed, less than the carrying value of lease liabilities due to the
impairment of certain leased assets and the offsetting of onerous lease
provisions against the carrying values of certain right-of-use assets on adoption
of IFRS 16. 

In the Consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 31 December 2019,
the total amount of cash paid in respect of leases recognised on the
Consolidated balance sheet are split between repayments of principal of
$272 million and repayments of interest of $30 million, both presented within
cash flows from financing activities. The repayment of both principal and interest
forms part of the Attributable free cash flow Alternative Performance Measure.
In 2018 repayments of operating leases were recognised within cash flows from
operating activities. 

The weighted average incremental borrowing rate used to measure lease
liabilities on transition to IFRS 16 at 1 January 2019 was 5.4%.

• Amendments to IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures

The Group adopted the following practical expedients on transition to IFRS 16:

• Amendments to IFRS 9 Financial instruments

• Amendments to IAS 19 Employee Benefits

• Annual Improvements to IFRSs: 2015-17 Cycle: IFRS 3, IFRS 11, IAS 12 and

IAS 23.

IFRS 16 Leases
IFRS 16 Leases became effective for the Group from 1 January 2019, replacing
IAS 17 Leases. The principal impact of IFRS 16 is to change the accounting
treatment by lessees of leases previously classified as operating leases. Lease
agreements give rise to the recognition of a right-of-use asset and a related
liability for future lease payments. 

The Group elected to apply the modified retrospective approach on transition.
The cumulative effect of transition to IFRS 16 is recognised in retained earnings
at 1 January 2019. The comparative period has not been restated.

On transition, lease liabilities were recognised as the present value of lease
payments still to be made, discounted at the appropriate incremental borrowing
rate applicable at 1 January 2019 or where available, at the rate of interest
implicit in the lease. For the majority of leased assets, the corresponding right-
of-use asset was recognised equal to the value of the lease liability at 1 January
2019, adjusted for any accrued or prepaid lease payments.

Following adoption of IFRS 16, the costs of leases other than short-term leases
less than 12 months, variable leasing costs and leases of low value assets are
allocated between the depreciation of right-of-use assets and a finance charge
representing the unwind of the discount on lease liabilities; previously leasing
costs for operating leases were recognised within operating costs. For the year
ended 31 December 2018, operating lease costs of $150 million were charged
against Operating costs within underlying EBITDA. On adoption of IFRS 16, for
the year ended 31 December 2019 the depreciation of right-of-use assets
($255 million charged against Operating costs) are excluded from underlying
EBITDA and finance costs incurred on lease liabilities ($32 million charged
against Net finance costs) are excluded from underlying EBIT and underlying
EBITDA. Short-term and low value leases, variable leasing costs and the costs
of non-lease components continue to be charged against Operating costs
within underlying EBITDA. 

• The Group applied a single discount rate to portfolios of leases with similar
characteristics, such as those of the same length and in the same country.

• Lease liabilities and corresponding right-of-use assets where the lease term
will end during 2019 were excluded from leases brought on to the balance
sheet unless the leases were significant.

• The Group considered known events after 1 January 2019 when determining
the lease term, including using hindsight to assess whether options to extend
or terminate the lease would be exercised.

• An impairment review was conducted for right-of-use assets on adoption of

the standard. Any onerous lease provisions at 31 December 2018 have been
reversed and equivalent impairments recorded against the carrying values of
the corresponding right-of-use assets on adoption of IFRS 16.

• The Group separated non-lease components from lease components for

certain leases for the first time as part of the transition adjustment.

At the date of inception of a new contract or significant modification of an
existing contract, the Group assesses whether the contract is, or contains,
a lease. A contract is, or contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to
control the asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. To identify
lease arrangements, the Group assesses whether:

• The contract specifies the use of an identified asset or collection of assets.

• The Group has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits

from the use of the identified asset(s).

• The Group has the right to direct the use of the asset.

The Group has paid particular attention to the judgement over whether the
lessor has a substantive right to substitute the specified assets for alternatives.

• Many assets used by the Group are highly specialised in nature and are

purpose built or modified to meet the Group’s specification. Judgement is
required to assess whether the assets can be substituted and used for other
purposes without significant additional modification.

• The remote location of some of the Group’s operations presents practical

difficulties to the substitution of assets. Judgement is required to determine
whether assets in remote locations can be relocated to other locations within
a reasonable timeframe and cost.

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• At some locations, high levels of security restrict the movement of assets

to alternative locations, limiting the ability to substitute assets.

• The Group’s health and safety standards exceed statutory requirements in
some jurisdictions. This places limitations on the ability to substitute certain
assets, such as vehicles. Judgement is required to assess whether equivalent
assets meeting the Group’s requirements can be sourced within required
operational timeframes.

The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included
in the income statement from the effective date of acquisition or up to the
effective date of disposal, as appropriate.

Where necessary, adjustments are made to the results of subsidiaries, joint
arrangements and associates to bring their accounting policies into line with
those used by the Group. Intra-group transactions, balances, income and
expenses are eliminated on consolidation, where appropriate.

The Group recognises a lease liability and a corresponding right-of-use asset
at the commencement date of the lease. Accounting policies applied to lease
liabilities and corresponding right-of-use assets are set out respectively in
notes 38F and 38D.

Further disclosures required by IFRS 16 Leases are presented in
notes 1, 4, 11 and 30.

Interest Rate Benchmark Reform: Amendments to IFRS 9 Financial
Instruments and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments Disclosures. 
The Group uses interest rate derivatives to swap all its Euro, Sterling and US
dollar bonds from fixed interest rates to EURIBOR, GBP LIBOR and USD LIBOR
respectively. Any non-USD interest rate derivatives are then swapped to USD
LIBOR. The interest rate derivatives are designated into fair value hedges.

LIBOR is expected to be replaced by alternative risk-free rates by the end of
2021 as part of inter-bank offer rate (IBOR) reform. The Group is currently
assessing the impact of these changes on its hedging arrangements and any
future transactions in the financial market. Amendments to IFRS 7 and IFRS 9
have been issued which modify specific hedge accounting requirements and
allow it to be assumed that the interest rate benchmark is not altered as a result
of the uncertainties of IBOR reform when performing hedge effectiveness
testing. These amendments are effective from 1 January 2020 with early
adoption allowed. The Group has elected to early adopt for the year ending
31 December 2019. There is no impact on the Group’s fair value hedge
accounting as a result of adopting the amendments. 

The Group will continue to apply the amendments to IFRS 9 until the uncertainty
arising from the interest rate benchmark reforms with respect to the timing and
the amount of the underlying cash flows that the Group is exposed to ends. The
Group is currently assessing alternative interest rate derivative contracts and the
reliance upon replacement rates where relevant.

See note 21 for a list of the Group’s Euro, Sterling and US dollar bonds which in
turn reflects the nominal amount of the hedging instruments.

Going concern
The directors have, at the time of approving the financial statements, a
reasonable expectation that the Company and the Group have adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus
the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements
continues to be adopted. Further details are contained in the Directors’ report
on page 239.

New IFRS accounting standards, amendments and
interpretations not yet adopted
Other than in relation to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 mentioned above, the Group has
not early adopted any other amendment, standard or interpretation that has
been issued but is not yet effective. It is expected that where applicable, these
standards and amendments will be adopted on each respective effective date.

The following new or amended IFRS accounting standards, amendments and
interpretations not yet adopted are not expected to have a significant impact on
the Group:

• Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and IAS 8

Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors: Definition
of Material

• Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements: Classification

• Amendments to IFRS 3 Business Combinations: Definition of a Business

• Amendments to references to the Conceptual Framework in IFRS Standards.

B. BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION

Basis of consolidation
The financial statements incorporate a consolidation of the financial statements
of the Company and entities controlled by the Company (its subsidiaries).
Control is achieved where the Company is exposed, or has rights, to variable
returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those
returns through its power over the investee.

For non-wholly owned subsidiaries, non-controlling interests are presented in
equity separately from the equity attributable to shareholders of the Company.
Profit or loss and other comprehensive income are attributed to the
shareholders of the Company and to non-controlling interests even if this results
in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.

Changes in ownership interest in subsidiaries that do not result in a change in
control are accounted for in equity. The carrying amounts of the controlling and
non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative
interests in the subsidiary. Any difference between the amount by which the
non-controlling interest is adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid
or received is recorded directly in equity and attributed to the shareholders of
the Company.

Foreign currency transactions and translation
Foreign currency transactions by Group companies are recognised in the
functional currencies of the companies at the exchange rate ruling on the date
of the transaction. At each reporting date, monetary assets and liabilities that
are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on
the reporting date. Gains and losses arising on retranslation are included in the
income statement for the period and are classified in the income statement
according to the nature of the monetary item giving rise to them.

Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of historical
cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date
of the transaction.

On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of the Group’s foreign operations are
translated into the presentation currency of the Group at exchange rates
prevailing on the reporting date. Income and expense items are translated at the
average exchange rates for the period where these approximate the rates at the
dates of the transactions. Any exchange differences arising are classified within
the statement of comprehensive income and transferred to the Group’s
cumulative translation adjustment reserve. Exchange differences on foreign
currency balances with foreign operations for which settlement is neither
planned nor likely to occur in the foreseeable future, and therefore form part
of the Group’s net investment in these foreign operations, are offset in the
cumulative translation adjustment reserve.

Cumulative translation differences are recycled from equity and recognised as
income or expense on disposal of the operation to which they relate.

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of foreign entities
are treated as assets of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate.

Tenon
Tenon Investment Holdings Proprietary Limited (Tenon), a wholly owned
subsidiary of Anglo American South Africa Proprietary Limited (AASA), has
entered into agreements with Epoch Investment Holdings (RF) Proprietary
Limited (Epoch), Epoch Two Investment Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited
(Epoch Two) and Tarl Investment Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited (Tarl)
(collectively the Investment Companies), each owned by independent charitable
trusts whose trustees are independent of the Group. Under the terms of these
agreements, the Investment Companies have purchased Anglo American plc
shares on the market and have granted to Tenon the right to nominate a third
party (which may include Anglo American plc but not any of its subsidiaries) to
take transfer of the Anglo American plc shares each has purchased on the
market. Tenon paid the Investment Companies 80% of the cost of the
Anglo American plc shares including associated costs for this right to nominate,
which together with subscriptions by Tenon for non-voting participating
redeemable preference shares in the Investment Companies, provided all
the funding required to acquire the Anglo American plc shares through the
market. These payments by Tenon were sourced from the cash resources
of AASA. Tenon is able to exercise its right of nomination at any time up to
31 December 2025 against payment of an average amount of $3.87 per share
to Epoch, $6.02 per share to Epoch Two and $4.99 per share to Tarl which will
be equal to 20% of the total costs respectively incurred by Epoch, Epoch Two
and Tarl in purchasing shares nominated for transfer to the third party. These
funds will then become available for redemption of the preference shares issued
by the Investment Companies. The amount payable by the third party on receipt
of the Anglo American plc shares will accrue to Tenon and, as these are own

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shares of the Company, any resulting gain or loss recorded by Tenon will not be
recognised in the Consolidated income statement of Anglo American plc.

Under the agreements, the Investment Companies will receive dividends on the
shares they hold and have agreed to waive the right to vote on those shares.
The preference shares issued to the charitable trusts are entitled to a
participating right of up to 10% of the profit after tax of Epoch and 5% of the
profit after tax of Epoch Two and Tarl. The preference shares issued to Tenon
will carry a fixed coupon of 3% plus a participating right of up to 80% of the
profit after tax of Epoch and 85% of the profit after tax of Epoch Two and Tarl.
Any remaining distributable earnings in the Investment Companies, after the
above dividends, are then available for distribution as ordinary dividends to the
charitable trusts.

The structure effectively provides Tenon with a beneficial interest in the price risk
on these shares together with participation in future dividend receipts. The
Investment Companies will retain legal title to the shares until Tenon exercises its
right to nominate a transferee.

At 31 December 2019 the Investment Companies together held 112,300,129
(2018: 112,300,129) Anglo American plc shares, which represented 8.2%
(2018: 8.0%) of the ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares) with a
market value of $3,207 million (2018: $2,509 million). The Investment
Companies are not permitted to hold more than an aggregate of 10% of the
issued share capital of Anglo American plc at any one time.

The Investment Companies are considered to be structured entities. Although
the Group has no voting rights in the Investment Companies and cannot
appoint or remove trustees of the charitable trusts, the Group considers that the
agreement outlined above, including Tenon’s right to nominate the transferee of
the Anglo American plc shares held by the Investment Companies, results in the
Group having control over the Investment Companies as defined under IFRS 10
Consolidated Financial Statements. Accordingly, the Investment Companies are
required to be consolidated by the Group.

C. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised in a manner that depicts the pattern of the transfer of
goods and services to customers. The amount recognised reflects the amount
to which the Group expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and
services. Sales contracts are evaluated to determine the performance
obligations, the transaction price and the point at which there is transfer of
control. The transactional price is the amount of consideration due in exchange
for transferring the promised goods or services to the customer, and is allocated
against the performance obligations and recognised in accordance with
whether control is recognised over a defined period or at a specific point
in time.

Revenue is derived principally from commodity sales, and is measured at the
fair value of consideration received or receivable, after deducting discounts,
volume rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. A sale is recognised
when control has been transferred. This is usually when title and insurance risk
have passed to the customer and the goods have been delivered to a
contractually agreed location.

Sales of metal concentrate are stated at their invoiced amount which is net of
treatment and refining charges. Sales of certain commodities are provisionally
priced such that the price is not settled until a predetermined future date and
is based on the market price at that time. These sales are marked to market
at each reporting date using the forward price for the period equivalent to that
outlined in the contract. Revenue on provisionally priced sales is recognised at
the forward market price when control passes to the customer and is classified
as revenue from contracts with customers. Subsequent mark-to-market
adjustments are recognised in revenue from other sources.

Revenues from the sale of material by-products are recognised within revenue
at the point control passes. Where a by-product is not regarded as significant,
revenue may be credited against the cost of sales.

Revenue from services is recognised over time in line with the policy above.
For contracts which contain separate performance obligations for the sale of
commodities and the provision of freight services, the portion of the revenue
representing the obligation to perform the freight service is deferred and
recognised over time as the obligation is fulfilled, along with the associated
costs. In situations where the Group is acting as an agent, amounts billed to
customers are offset against the relevant costs.

Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal
outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable.

Dividend income from investments is recognised when the shareholders’ rights
to receive payment have been established.

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Exploration and evaluation expenditure
Exploration and evaluation expenditure is expensed in the year in which it
is incurred.

Exploration expenditure is the cost of exploring for Mineral Resources other
than that occurring at existing operations and projects and comprises
geological and geophysical studies, exploratory drilling and sampling and
Mineral Resource development.

Evaluation expenditure includes the cost of conceptual and pre-feasibility
studies and evaluation of Mineral Resources at existing operations.

When a decision is taken that a mining project is technically feasible and
commercially viable, usually after a pre-feasibility study has been completed,
subsequent directly attributable expenditure, including feasibility study costs,
are considered development expenditure and are capitalised within property,
plant and equipment.

Exploration properties acquired are recognised on the balance sheet when
management considers that their value is recoverable. These properties are
measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

Short-term and low value leases
Following the adoption of IFRS 16 from 1 January 2019, leases with a term
of less than 12 months, or committed payments of less than $5,000, are not
recognised in the Consolidated balance sheet. The Group continues to
recognise payments for these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis
over the lease term within operating expenses.

Prior to the adoption of IFRS 16, rental costs under operating leases were
recognised in the income statement in equal annual amounts over the
lease term.

Borrowing costs
Interest on borrowings directly relating to the financing of qualifying assets in the
course of construction is added to the capitalised cost of those projects under
‘Capital works in progress’, until such time as the assets are substantially ready
for their intended use or sale. 

Where funds have been borrowed specifically to finance a project, the amount
capitalised represents the actual borrowing costs incurred. Where the funds
used to finance a project form part of general borrowings, the amount
capitalised is calculated using a weighted average of rates applicable to relevant
general borrowings of the Group during the period. All other borrowing costs
are recognised in the income statement in the period in which they are incurred.

D. CAPITAL BASE

Business combinations and goodwill arising thereon
The identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of a subsidiary, a joint
arrangement or an associate, which can be measured reliably, are recorded at
their provisional fair values at the date of acquisition. The estimation of the fair
value of identifiable assets and liabilities is subjective and the use of different
valuation assumptions could have a significant impact on financial results.
Goodwill is the fair value of the consideration transferred (including contingent
consideration and previously held non-controlling interests) less the fair value of
the Group’s share of identifiable net assets on acquisition.

Where a business combination is achieved in stages, the Group’s previously
held interests in the acquiree are remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date
and the resulting gain or loss is recognised in the income statement.

Amounts arising from interests in the acquiree prior to the acquisition date that
have previously been recognised in other comprehensive income are
reclassified to the income statement, where such treatment would be
appropriate if that interest were disposed of.

Transaction costs incurred in connection with the business combination are
expensed. Provisional fair values are finalised within 12 months of the
acquisition date.

Goodwill in respect of subsidiaries and joint operations is included within
intangible assets. Goodwill relating to associates and joint ventures is included
within the carrying value of the investment.

Where the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired exceeds the cost of
the acquisition, the surplus, which represents the discount on the acquisition,
is recognised directly in the income statement in the period of acquisition.

For non-wholly owned subsidiaries, non-controlling interests are initially
recorded at the non-controlling interests’ proportion of the fair values of net
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Impairment of goodwill, intangible assets and property, plant
and equipment
Goodwill arising on business combinations is allocated to the group of cash
generating units (CGUs) that is expected to benefit from synergies of the
combination, and represents the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored
by the Group’s Board of directors for internal management purposes. The
recoverable amount of the CGU, or group of CGUs, to which goodwill has been
allocated is tested for impairment annually, or when events or changes in
circumstances indicate that it may be impaired.

Any impairment loss is recognised immediately in the income statement.
Impairment of goodwill is not subsequently reversed.

At each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its property,
plant and equipment and intangible assets to determine whether there is any
indication that those assets are impaired. If such an indication exists, the
recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent
of any impairment. Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are
independent from other assets, the Group estimates the recoverable amount
of the CGU to which the asset belongs. An intangible asset with an indefinite
useful life is tested for impairment annually and whenever there is an indication
that the asset may be impaired.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value
in use (VIU) assessed using discounted cash flow models, as explained in note
7. In assessing VIU, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their
present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market
assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for
which estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

If the recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is estimated to be less than its
carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset or CGU is reduced to its
recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised in the income statement.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the
asset or CGU is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, to
the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying
amount that would have been determined had no impairment been recognised
for the asset or CGU. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised in the
income statement.

In addition, in making assessments for impairment, management necessarily
applies its judgement in allocating assets, including goodwill, that do not
generate independent cash inflows to appropriate CGUs.

Subsequent changes to the CGU allocation, to the timing of cash flows or to the
assumptions used to determine the cash flows could impact the carrying value
of the respective assets.

Non-mining licences and other intangible assets
Non-mining licences and other intangible assets are measured at cost less
accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Intangible
assets acquired as part of an acquisition of a business are capitalised separately
from goodwill if the asset is separable or arises from contractual or legal rights
and the fair value can be measured reliably on initial recognition. Intangible
assets are amortised over their estimated useful lives, usually between 3 and 20
years, except goodwill and those intangible assets that are considered to have
indefinite lives. For intangible assets with a finite life, the amortisation period is
determined as the period over which the Group expects to obtain benefits from
the asset, taking account of all relevant facts and circumstances including
contractual lives and expectations about the renewal of contractual
arrangements without significant incremental costs. An intangible asset is
deemed to have an indefinite life when, based on an analysis of all of the
relevant factors, there is no foreseeable limit to the period over which the asset
is expected to generate cash flows for the Group. Amortisation methods,
residual values and estimated useful lives are reviewed at least annually.

Deferred stripping
The removal of rock or soil overlying a mineral deposit, overburden, and other
waste materials is often necessary during the initial development of an open pit
mine site, in order to access the orebody. The process of removing overburden
and other mine waste materials is referred to as stripping. The directly
attributable cost of this activity is capitalised in full within ‘Mining properties and
leases’, until the point at which the mine is considered to be capable of
operating in the manner intended by management. This is classified as
expansionary capital expenditure, within investing cash flows.

The removal of waste material after the point at which depreciation commences
is referred to as production stripping. When the waste removal activity improves
access to ore extracted in the current period, the costs of production stripping
are charged to the income statement as operating costs in accordance with the
principles of IAS 2 Inventories.

Where production stripping activity both produces inventory and improves
access to ore in future periods the associated costs of waste removal are
allocated between the two elements. The portion that benefits future ore
extraction is capitalised within ‘Mining properties and leases’. This is classified
as stripping and development capital expenditure, within investing cash flows.
If the amount to be capitalised cannot be specifically identified it is determined
based on the volume of waste extracted compared with expected volume for
the identified component of the orebody. This determination is dependent on
an individual mine’s design and Life of Mine Plan and therefore changes to
the design or Life of Mine Plan will result in changes to these estimates.
Identification of the components of a mine’s orebody is made by reference to
the Life of Mine Plan. The assessment depends on a range of factors including
each mine’s specific operational features and materiality.

In certain instances significant levels of waste removal may occur during the
production phase with little or no associated production. This may occur at both
open pit and underground mines, for example longwall development.

The cost of this waste removal is capitalised in full to ‘Mining properties
and leases’.

All amounts capitalised in respect of waste removal are depreciated using the
unit of production method for the component of the orebody to which they
relate, consistent with depreciation of property, plant and equipment.

The effects of changes to the Life of Mine Plan on the expected cost of waste
removal or remaining Ore Reserves for a component are accounted for
prospectively as a change in estimate.

Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation
and accumulated impairment losses. Cost is the fair value of consideration
required to acquire and develop the asset and includes the purchase price,
acquisition of mineral rights, costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to
the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the
manner intended by management, the initial estimate of any decommissioning
obligation and, for assets that take a substantial period of time to get ready for
their intended use, borrowing costs.

Gains or losses on disposal of property, plant and equipment are determined by
comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount. The gain or
loss is recognised in the income statement.

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Mining properties are depreciated to their residual values using the unit of
production method based on Proved and Probable Ore Reserves and, in certain
limited circumstances, other Mineral Resources included in the Life of Mine
Plan. These other Mineral Resources are included in depreciation calculations
where, taking into account historical rates of conversion to Ore Reserves, there
is a high degree of confidence that they will be extracted in an economic
manner. This is the case principally for diamond operations, where depreciation
calculations are based on Diamond Reserves and Diamond Resources included
in the Life of Mine Plan. This reflects the unique nature of diamond deposits
where, due to the difficulty in estimating grade, Life of Mine Plans frequently
include significant amounts of Indicated or Inferred Resources.

Buildings and items of plant and equipment for which the consumption of
economic benefit is linked primarily to utilisation or to throughput rather than
production, are depreciated to their residual values at varying rates on a
straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, or the Reserve Life,
whichever is shorter. Estimated useful lives normally vary from up to 20 years
for items of plant and equipment to a maximum of 50 years for buildings. Under
limited circumstances, items of plant and equipment may be depreciated over
a period that exceeds the Reserve Life by taking into account additional Mineral
Resources other than Proved and Probable Reserves included in the Life of
Mine Plan, after making allowance for expected production losses based on
historical rates of Mineral Resource to Ore Reserve conversion.

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‘Capital works in progress’ are measured at cost less any recognised
impairment. Depreciation commences when the assets are capable of operating
in the manner intended by management, at which point they are transferred to
the appropriate asset class.

Land is not depreciated.

When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful
lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components).

Depreciation methods, residual values and estimated useful lives are reviewed
at least annually.

Leased right-of-use assets
Following the adoption of IFRS 16 from 1 January 2019, leased right-of-use
assets are included within property, plant and equipment, and on inception of
the lease are recognised at the amount of the corresponding lease liability,
adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the lease commencement
date, plus any direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs for dismantling,
removing, or restoring the underlying asset and less any lease
incentives received.

The right-of-use asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the term of the
lease, or, if shorter, the useful life of the asset. The useful lives of right-of-use
assets are estimated on the same basis as those of owned property, plant
and equipment.

Prior to the adoption of IFRS 16 on 1 January 2019, assets held under finance
leases were depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated
useful lives of the assets.

Financial assets
Investments, other than investments in subsidiaries, joint arrangements and
associates, are financial asset investments and are initially recognised at fair
value. The Group’s financial assets are classified into the following measurement
categories: debt instruments at amortised cost, equity instruments and debt
instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income (OCI),
and debt instruments, derivatives and equity instruments at fair value through
profit and loss. Financial assets are classified as at amortised cost only if the
asset is held within a business model whose objective is to collect the
contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the asset give rise to cash
flows that are solely payments of principal and interest.

At subsequent reporting dates, financial assets at amortised cost are measured
at amortised cost less any impairment losses. Other investments are classified
as either at fair value through profit or loss (which includes investments held for
trading) or at fair value through OCI. Both categories are subsequently
measured at fair value. Where investments are held for trading purposes,
unrealised gains and losses for the period are included in the income statement
within other gains and losses.

The Group has elected to measure equity instruments, which are neither held
for trading nor are contingent consideration in a business combination, at fair
value through OCI as this better reflects the strategic nature of the Group’s
equity investments. For equity instruments at fair value through OCI, changes in
fair value, including those related to foreign exchange, are recognised in other
comprehensive income and there is no subsequent reclassification of fair value
gains and losses to profit or loss.

Impairment of financial assets
A financial asset not measured at fair value through profit or loss is assessed at
each reporting date to determine whether there is any objective evidence that it
is impaired. The Group assesses on a forward looking basis the expected credit
losses, defined as the difference between the contractual cash flows and the
cash flows that are expected to be received, associated with its assets carried
at amortised cost and fair value through OCI. The impairment methodology
applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk.
For trade receivables only, the simplified approach permitted by IFRS 9 is
applied, which requires expected lifetime losses to be recognised from initial
recognition of the receivables.

Losses are recognised in the income statement. When a subsequent event
causes the amount of impairment loss to decrease, the decrease in impairment
loss is reversed through the income statement.

Impairment losses relating to equity instruments at fair value through other
comprehensive income are not reported separately from other changes in
fair value.

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Derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities
Financial assets are derecognised when the right to receive cash flows from
the asset has expired, the right to receive cash flows has been retained but an
obligation to on-pay them in full without material delay has been assumed or
the right to receive cash flows has been transferred together with substantially
all the risks and rewards of ownership.

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the associated obligation has been
discharged, cancelled or has expired.

Environmental restoration and decommissioning obligations
An obligation to incur environmental restoration, rehabilitation and
decommissioning costs arises when disturbance is caused by the development
or ongoing production of a mining asset. Costs for restoration of site damage,
rehabilitation and environmental costs are estimated using either the work of
external consultants or internal experts. Such costs arising from the
decommissioning of plant and other site preparation work, discounted to their
net present value, are provided for and capitalised at the start of each project,
as soon as the obligation to incur such costs arises.

These costs are recognised in the income statement over the life of the
operation, through the depreciation of the asset and the unwinding of the
discount on the provision. Costs for restoration of subsequent site damage
which is created on an ongoing basis during production are provided for at
their net present values and recognised in the income statement as
extraction progresses.

The amount recognised as a provision represents management’s best estimate
of the consideration required to complete the restoration and rehabilitation
activity, the application of the relevant regulatory framework and timing of
expenditure. These estimates are inherently uncertain and could materially
change over time. Changes in the measurement of a liability relating to the
decommissioning of plant or other site preparation work (that result from
changes in the estimated timing or amount of the cash flow or a change in the
discount rate), are added to or deducted from the cost of the related asset in
the current period. If a decrease in the liability exceeds the carrying amount of
the asset, the excess is recognised immediately in the income statement. If the
asset value is increased and there is an indication that the revised carrying value
is not recoverable, an impairment test is performed in accordance with the
accounting policy set out above.

For some South African operations annual contributions are made to dedicated
environmental rehabilitation trusts to fund the estimated cost of rehabilitation
during and at the end of the life of the relevant mine. The Group exercises full
control of these trusts and therefore the trusts are consolidated. The trusts’
assets are disclosed separately on the balance sheet as non-current assets.

The trusts’ assets are measured based on the nature of the underlying assets
in accordance with accounting policies for similar assets.

E. WORKING CAPITAL

Inventories
Inventory and work in progress are measured at the lower of cost and net
realisable value, except for inventory held by commodity broker-traders which
is measured at fair value less costs to sell. The production cost of inventory
includes an appropriate proportion of depreciation and production overheads.
Cost is determined on the following basis:

• Raw materials and consumables are measured at cost on a first in, first out

(FIFO) basis or a weighted average cost basis.

• Work in progress and finished products are measured at raw material cost,

labour cost and a proportion of production overhead expenses.

• Metal and coal stocks are included within finished products and are measured

at average cost.

At precious metals operations that produce ‘joint products’, cost is allocated
among products according to the ratio of contribution of these metals to gross
sales revenues.

Inventory is generally recognised as a current asset as it is consumed within the
normal business cycle. Stockpiles are classified as non-current where there is
no ability to process the ore or there is no market to sell the product in its
current state.

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F. NET DEBT AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

Cash and debt
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand and on demand deposits,
together with short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to
a known amount of cash and that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes
in value. Bank overdrafts are shown within short term borrowings in current
liabilities on the balance sheet. Cash and cash equivalents in the cash flow
statement are shown net of overdrafts. Cash and cash equivalents are
measured at amortised cost except for money market fund investments which
are held at fair value as they are redeemed through the sale of units in the funds
and not solely through the recovery of principal and interest.

Financial liabilities and equity instruments
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified and accounted for as
debt or equity according to the substance of the contractual arrangements
entered into.

Borrowings
Interest bearing borrowings and overdrafts are initially recognised at fair value,
net of directly attributable transaction costs. Finance charges, including
premiums payable on settlement or redemption and direct issue costs, are
recognised in the income statement using the effective interest method. They
are added to the carrying amount of the instrument to the extent that they are
not settled in the period in which they arise.

Lease liabilities
Following adoption of IFRS 16, lease liabilities recognised on balance sheet are
recognised within borrowings as part of net debt. On inception, the lease liability
is recognised as the present value of the expected future lease payments,
calculated using the Group’s incremental borrowing rate, adjusted to reflect the
length of the lease and country of location. For a minority of leases where it is
possible to determine the interest rate implicit in the lease, it is used in place of
the Group’s incremental borrowing rate.

Lease payments included in the lease liability consist of each of the following:

• Fixed payments, including in-substance fixed payments.

• Payments whose variability is dependent only upon an index or a rate,

measured initially using the index or rate at the lease commencement date.
The lease liability is revalued when there is a change in future lease payments
arising from a change in an index or rate.

• Any amounts expected to be payable under a guarantee of residual value.

• The exercise price of a purchase option that the Group is reasonably certain

to exercise, the lease payments after the date of a renewal option if the Group
is reasonably certain to exercise its option to renew the lease, and penalties
for exiting a lease agreement unless the Group is reasonably certain not to exit
the lease early.

The lease liability is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest
method. It is remeasured when there is a change to the forecast lease
payments. When the lease liability is remeasured, an adjustment is made to the
corresponding right-of-use asset.

Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting
In order to hedge its exposure to foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity
price risk, the Group enters into forward, option and swap contracts.
Commodity based (own use) contracts that meet the scope exemption in IFRS
9 are recognised in earnings when they are settled by physical delivery.

All derivatives are held at fair value in the balance sheet within ‘Derivative
financial assets’ or ‘Derivative financial liabilities’ except if they are linked to
settlement and delivery of an unquoted equity instrument and the fair value
cannot be measured reliably, in which case they are carried at cost. Derivatives
are classified as current or non-current depending on the contractual maturity
of the derivative. A derivative cannot be measured reliably where the range of
reasonable fair value estimates is significant and the probabilities of various
estimates cannot be reasonably assessed.

Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments that are designated
and effective as hedges of future cash flows (cash flow hedges) are recognised
directly in equity. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised
immediately in the income statement. If the cash flow hedge of a firm
commitment or forecast transaction results in the recognition of a non-financial
asset or liability, then, at the time the asset or liability is recognised, the
associated gains or losses on the derivative that had previously been
recognised in equity are included in the initial measurement of the asset or
liability. For hedges that do not result in the recognition of a non-financial asset

or liability, amounts deferred in equity are recognised in the income statement
in the same period in which the hedged item affects profit or loss.

For an effective hedge of an exposure to changes in fair value, the hedged item
is adjusted for changes in fair value attributable to the risk being hedged. The
corresponding entry and gains or losses arising from remeasuring the
associated derivative are recognised in the income statement.

Hedge effectiveness is determined at the inception of the hedge relationship,
and through periodic prospective effectiveness assessments to ensure that an
economic relationship exists between the hedged item and hedging instrument.
The Group’s material hedging instruments are interest rate swaps that have
similar critical terms to the related debt instruments, such as payment dates,
maturities and notional amount. As all critical terms matched during the year,
there was no material hedge ineffectiveness. The Group also uses cross
currency swaps to manage foreign exchange risk associated with borrowings
denominated in foreign currencies. These are not designated in an accounting
hedge as there is a natural offset against foreign exchange movements on
associated borrowings.

Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or
is sold, terminated, exercised, revoked, or no longer qualifies for hedge
accounting. At that time, any cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument
recognised in equity is retained until the forecast transaction occurs. If a hedge
transaction is no longer expected to occur, the net cumulative gain or loss
previously recognised in equity is recycled to the income statement for
the period.

Changes in the fair value of any derivative instruments that are not designated
in a hedge relationship are recognised immediately in the income statement.

Derivatives embedded in other financial instruments or non-financial host
contracts (other than financial assets in the scope of IFRS 9) are treated as
separate derivatives when their risks and characteristics are not closely related
to those of their host contracts and the host contracts themselves are not
carried at fair value with unrealised gains or losses reported in the
income statement.

Derivatives embedded in contracts which are financial assets in the scope of
IFRS 9 are not separated and the whole contract is accounted for at either
amortised cost or fair value.

G. TAXATION

Tax
The tax expense includes the current tax and deferred tax charge recognised
in the income statement.

Current tax payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs
from net profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items
of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further
excludes items that are not taxable or deductible. The Group’s liability for
current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively
enacted by the reporting date.

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of temporary differences between the
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and
the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax liabilities are generally
recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are
recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available
against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Probable
taxable profits are based on evidence of historical profitability and taxable profit
forecasts limited by reference to the criteria set out in IAS 12 Income Taxes.
Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary differences arise
from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability in a transaction
(other than in a business combination) that affects neither taxable profit nor
accounting profit.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising
on investments in subsidiaries, joint arrangements and associates except where
the Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is
probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date
and is adjusted to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable
profit will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

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Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the
period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised, based on the laws that
have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. Deferred tax
is charged or credited to the income statement, except when it relates to items
charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also
taken directly to equity.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when they relate to income taxes
levied by the same taxation authority and the Group intends to settle its current
tax assets and liabilities on a net basis with that taxation authority.

H. EMPLOYEES

Retirement benefits
The Group’s accounting policy involves the use of ‘best estimate’ assumptions
in calculating the schemes’ valuations in accordance with the accounting
standard. This valuation methodology differs from that applied in calculating the
funding valuations, which require the use of ‘prudent’ assumptions, such as
lower discount rates, higher assumed rates of future inflation expectations and
greater improvements in life expectancy, leading to a higher value placed on the
liabilities. The funding valuations are carried out every three years, using the
projected unit credit method, by independent qualified actuaries and are used to
determine the money that must be put into the funded schemes. The Group
operates both defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans for its
employees as well as post employment medical plans. For defined contribution
plans the amount recognised in the income statement is the contributions paid
or payable during the year.

For defined benefit pension and post employment medical plans, full actuarial
valuations are carried out at least every three years using the projected unit
credit method and updates are performed for each financial year end. The
average discount rate for the plans’ liabilities is based on AA rated corporate
bonds of a suitable duration and currency or, where there is no deep market for
such bonds, is based on government bonds. Pension plan assets are measured
using year end market values.

Remeasurements comprising actuarial gains and losses, movements in asset
surplus restrictions and the return on scheme assets (excluding interest income)
are recognised immediately in the statement of comprehensive income and are
not recycled to the income statement. Any increase in the present value of plan
liabilities expected to arise from employee service during the year is charged to
operating profit. The net interest income or cost on the net defined benefit asset
or liability is included in investment income or interest expense respectively.

Past service cost is recognised immediately to the extent that the benefits are
already vested and otherwise amortised on a straight line basis over the average
period until the benefits vest.

The retirement benefit obligation recognised on the balance sheet represents
the present value of the deficit or surplus of the defined benefit plans. Any
recognised surplus is limited to the present value of available refunds or
reductions in future contributions to the plan.

Share-based payments
The Group makes equity settled share-based payments to certain employees,
which are measured at fair value at the date of grant and expensed on a straight
line basis over the vesting period, based on the Group’s estimate of shares that
will eventually vest. For those share schemes with market related vesting
conditions, the fair value is determined using the Monte Carlo model at the grant
date. The fair value of share options issued with non-market vesting conditions
has been calculated using the Black Scholes model.

For all other share awards, the fair value is determined by reference to the
market value of the shares at the grant date. For all share schemes with non-
market vesting conditions, the likelihood of vesting has been taken into account
when determining the relevant charge. Vesting assumptions are reviewed during
each reporting period to ensure they reflect current expectations.

I. GROUP STRUCTURE

Associates and joint arrangements
Associates are investments over which the Group has significant influence,
which is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions
of the investee, but without the ability to exercise control or joint control.
Typically the Group owns between 20% and 50% of the voting equity of
its associates.

Joint arrangements are arrangements in which the Group shares joint control
with one or more parties. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of
control of an arrangement, and exists only when decisions about the activities
that significantly affect the arrangement’s returns require the unanimous consent
of the parties sharing control.

Judgement is required in determining this classification through an evaluation of
the facts and circumstances arising from each individual arrangement. Joint
arrangements are classified as either joint operations or joint ventures based on
the rights and obligations of the parties to the arrangement. In joint operations,
the parties have rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities relating to
the arrangement, whereas in joint ventures, the parties have rights to the net
assets of the arrangement.

Joint arrangements that are not structured through a separate vehicle are
always joint operations. Joint arrangements that are structured through a
separate vehicle may be either joint operations or joint ventures depending on
the substance of the arrangement. In these cases, consideration is given to the
legal form of the separate vehicle, the terms of the contractual arrangement
and, when relevant, other facts and circumstances. When the activities of an
arrangement are primarily designed for the provision of output to the parties,
and the parties are substantially the only source of cash flows contributing
to the continuity of the operations of the arrangement, this indicates that the
parties to the arrangements have rights to the assets and obligations for
the liabilities.

Certain joint arrangements that are structured through separate vehicles
including Collahuasi, Debswana and Namdeb are accounted for as joint
operations. These arrangements are primarily designed for the provision of
output to the parties sharing joint control, indicating that the parties have rights
to substantially all the economic benefits of the assets. The liabilities of the
arrangements are in substance satisfied by cash flows received from the parties;
this dependence indicates that the parties effectively have obligations for the
liabilities. It is primarily these facts and circumstances that give rise to the
classification as joint operations.

The Group accounts for joint operations by recognising the assets, liabilities,
revenue and expenses for which it has rights or obligations, including its share
of such items held or incurred jointly.

Investments in associates and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity
method of accounting except when classified as held for sale. The Group’s
share of associates’ and joint ventures’ net income is based on their most
recent audited financial statements or unaudited interim statements drawn up
to the Group’s balance sheet date.

The total carrying values of investments in associates and joint ventures
represent the cost of each investment including the carrying value of goodwill,
the share of post-acquisition retained earnings, any other movements in
reserves and any long-term debt interests which in substance form part of the
Group’s net investment. The carrying values of associates and joint ventures are
reviewed on a regular basis and if there is objective evidence that an impairment
in value has occurred as a result of one or more events during the period, the
investment is impaired.

The Group’s share of an associate’s or joint venture’s losses in excess of its
interest in that associate or joint venture is not recognised unless the Group has
an obligation to fund such losses. Unrealised gains arising from transactions
with associates and joint ventures are eliminated against the investment to the
extent of the Group’s interest in the investee. Unrealised losses are eliminated in
the same way, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment.

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OTHER ITEMS

38. ACCOUNTING POLICIES continued

Non-current assets and disposal groups held for sale
Non-current assets and disposal groups are classified as held for sale if their
carrying amount will be recovered through a sale transaction rather than through
continuing use. This condition is met only when a sale is highly probable
within one year from the date of classification, management is committed to
the sale and the asset or disposal group is available for immediate sale in its
present condition.

Non-current assets and disposal groups are classified as held for sale from
the date these conditions are met and are measured at the lower of carrying
amount and fair value less costs to sell. Any resulting impairment loss is
recognised in the income statement.

On classification as held for sale the assets are no longer depreciated.
Comparative amounts are not adjusted.

Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) transactions
Where the Group disposes of a portion of a South African based subsidiary
or operation to a BEE company at a discount to fair value, the transaction is
considered to be a share-based payment (in line with the principle contained
in South Africa interpretation AC 503 Accounting for Black Economic
Empowerment (BEE) Transactions).

The discount provided or value given is calculated in accordance with IFRS 2
Share-based Payments and the cost, representing the fair value of the BEE
credentials obtained by the subsidiary, is recorded in the income statement.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PARENT COMPANY

Balance sheet of the Company, Anglo American plc, as at 31 December 2019 

US$ million

Fixed assets

Investment in subsidiaries

Current assets

Amounts due from Group undertakings

Cash at bank and in hand

Creditors due within one year

Amounts owed to Group undertakings

Accruals

Net current assets/(liabilities)

Total assets less current liabilities

Net assets

Capital and reserves

Called-up share capital

Share premium account

Capital redemption reserve

Other reserves

Retained earnings

Total shareholders’ funds

Note

2019

2018

1

30,876

30,775

1,296

81

1,377

(190)

(3)

(193)

1,184

32,060

32,060

753

4,358

134

1,955

24,860

32,060

164

1

165

(482)

—

(482)

(317)

30,458

30,458

772

4,358

115

1,955

23,258

30,458

2

2

2

2

2

The profit after tax for the year of the Company amounted to $3,422 million (2018: $1,057 million).

The financial statements of Anglo American plc, registered number 03564138, were approved by the Board of directors on 19 February 2020 and signed on its
behalf by:

Mark Cutifani
Chief Executive

Stephen Pearce
Finance Director

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1.

INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES

US$ million

Cost

At 1 January
Capital contributions(1)
(Disposals)/additions

At 31 December

Provisions for impairment

At 1 January

Charge for the year

Impairment on disposals

At 31 December

Net book value

(1) This amount is net of $37 million (2018: $17 million) of intra-group recharges.

Further information about subsidiaries is provided in note 35 to the Consolidated financial statements.

2. RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENTS IN EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS

2019

2018

30,792

29,933

103

(2)

147

712

30,893

30,792

(17)

(2)

2

(17)

(17)

—

—

(17)

30,876

30,775

US$ million

At 1 January 2018

Profit for the financial year
Dividends(3)
Net purchase of treasury shares under employee share schemes

Capital contribution to Group undertakings

At 31 December 2018

Profit for the financial year
Dividends(3)
Share buyback

Net purchase of treasury shares under employee share schemes

Shares cancelled during the year

Capital contribution to Group undertakings

Other

At 31 December 2019

772

4,358

115

1,955

Called-up
share capital

772

—

—

—

—

Share
premium
account

4,358

—

—

—

—

Capital
redemption
reserve

Other 
reserves(1)

Retained
 earnings(2)

115

1,955

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

19

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

23,169

1,057

(900)

(232)

164

23,258

3,422

(980)

(777)

(192)

—

140

(11)

Total

30,369

1,057

(900)

(232)

164

30,458

3,422

(980)

(777)

(192)

—

140

(11)

4,358

134

1,955

24,860

32,060

—

—

—

—

(19)

—

—

753

(1) At 31 December 2019 other reserves of $1,955 million (2018: $1,955 million) were not distributable under the Companies Act 2006.
(2) At 31 December 2019 $2,685 million (2018: $2,685 million) of the Company's retained earnings of $24,860 million (2018: $23,258 million) was not distributable under the Companies Act 2006.
(3) Dividends relate only to shareholders on the United Kingdom principal register excluding dividends waived by Wealth Nominees Limited as nominees for Estera Trust (Jersey) Limited, the trustee
for the Anglo American employee share scheme. Dividends paid to shareholders on the Johannesburg branch register are distributed by a South African subsidiary in accordance with the terms
of the Dividend Access Share Provisions of Anglo American plc’s Articles of Association. The directors are proposing a final dividend in respect of the year ended 31 December 2019 of
47 US cents per share (see note 6 of the Consolidated financial statements).

The audit fee in respect of the Company was $7,660 (2018: $7,052). Fees payable to Deloitte for non-audit services to the Company are not required to be
disclosed because they are included within the consolidated disclosure in note 37 to the Consolidated financial statements.

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3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES: ANGLO AMERICAN PLC (THE COMPANY)

The Company balance sheet and related notes have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 100
Application of Financial Reporting Requirements (FRS 100) and Financial Reporting Standard 101 Reduced Disclosure Framework (FRS 101).

A summary of the principal accounting policies is set out below.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 101 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management
to exercise judgement in applying the Company’s accounting policies.

As permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the statement of comprehensive income of the Company is not presented as part of these
financial statements.

Significant accounting policies
Investments
Investments represent equity holdings in subsidiaries and are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

Financial instruments
The Company recognises financial instruments when it becomes a party to the contractual arrangements of the instrument. Financial instruments are derecognised
when they are discharged or when the contractual terms expire.

Dividends
Interim equity dividends are recognised when declared. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

Share-based payments
The Company has applied the requirements of IFRS 2 Share-based Payments.

The Company makes equity settled share-based payments to the directors, which are measured at fair value at the date of grant and expensed on a straight line
basis over the vesting period, based on the Company’s estimate of shares that will eventually vest. For those share schemes with market related vesting conditions,
the fair value is determined using the Monte Carlo model at the grant date. The fair value of share options issued with non-market vesting conditions has been
calculated using the Black Scholes model. For all other share awards, the fair value is determined by reference to the market value of the shares at the grant date.
For all share schemes with non-market vesting conditions, the likelihood of vesting has been taken into account when determining the relevant charge. Vesting
assumptions are reviewed during each reporting period to ensure they reflect current expectations.

The Company also makes equity settled share-based payments to certain employees of certain subsidiary undertakings. Equity settled share-based payments that
are made to employees of the Company’s subsidiaries are treated as increases in equity over the vesting period of the award, with a corresponding increase in the
Company’s investments in subsidiaries, based on an estimate of the number of shares that will eventually vest.

Any payments received from subsidiaries are applied to reduce the related increases in Investments in subsidiaries.

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SUMMARY BY OPERATION

This section includes certain Alternative Performance Measures (APMs). For more information on the APMs used by the Group, including definitions, please refer to
page 228.

Marketing activities are allocated to the underlying operation to which they relate.

Group
revenue(1)

Underlying
EBITDA

Underlying
EBIT

Underlying
earnings

Capital
expenditure

2019

Unit cost

$/ct

63 (4)

4,605 (5)

US$ million (unless otherwise stated)

De Beers

Mining

Botswana

Namibia

South Africa

Canada

Trading
Other(6) 

Copper
Los Bronces(10)
Collahuasi(11)
Quellaveco(12)
Other(13)

Platinum Group Metals

Mogalakwena

Amandelbult
Processing and trading(17)
Other(18)

Iron Ore
Kumba Iron Ore(19)
Iron Ore Brazil (Minas-Rio)

Coal

Metallurgical Coal

Thermal Coal – South Africa
Thermal Coal – Colombia(27)

Nickel and Manganese

Nickel
Manganese (Samancor)(30)

Corporate and other

Exploration

Corporate activities and
unallocated costs

See page 218 for footnotes.

Sales
volume

’000 cts

29,186 (2)

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

kt

Realised
price

$/ct

137 (3)

139 (3)

534 (3)

108 (3)

119 (3)

n/a

n/a

c/lb

644 (7)

273 (8)

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

29 (4)

303 (4)

73 (4)

44 (4)

n/a

n/a

c/lb

126 (9)

135 (9)

100 (9)

n/a

n/a

336

254

n/a

54

koz

2,215 (14)

519 (14)

458 (14)

813 (14)

425

Mt

n/a

42.0

22.9

Mt

n/a

22.4 (23)

18.1 (23)

8.8

n/a

41,700 t

3.7 Mt

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$/Pt oz

$/Pt oz

2,819 (15)

3,433 (15)

2,624 (15)

1,543 (16)

1,329 (16)

1,725 (16)

n/a

2,879

$/t

n/a

97 (20)

79 (20)

$/t

n/a

165 (24)

61 (24)

56

n/a

1,621

$/t

n/a

33 (21)

21 (21)

$/t

n/a

63 (25)

45 (25)

33

n/a

n/a

624 c/lb

380 c/lb (28)

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

5,840

1,872

1,414

n/a

2,554

6,866

1,789

1,206

2,669

1,202

6,758

4,445

2,313

6,137

3,756

1,887

494

1,498

572

926

558

385

121

57

138

133

(276)

1,618

745

916

n/a

(43)

168

325

86

28

66

126

(463)

960

378

691

n/a

(109)

2,000

1,672

995

355

321

329

863

298

295

216

45

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

509

n/a

486

n/a

n/a

872

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

3,407

2,243 (22)

1,164 (22)

2,952

1,918 (22)

1,034 (22)

1,635

663 (22)

972 (22)

1,832

1,010

1,707 (26)

1,079 (26)

(94) (26)

25

662

734 (26)

(81) (26)

9

(5) (26)

130

634

191 (29)

443

477

301

89 (29)

99 (29)

388

(229)

(128)

(101)

7,010

202

(556)

(115)

(441)

3,468

567

88

55

275

31

4

114

1,078

239

275

494

70

569

264

84

—

221

594

389

205

934

670

264

—

42

42

—

56

1

55

3,840

121

n/a

121

31,825

(43)

(126)

83

10,006

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION SUMMARY BY OPERATION

US$ million (unless otherwise stated)

De Beers

Mining

Botswana

Namibia

South Africa

Canada

Trading
Other(6)

Copper
Los Bronces(10)
Collahuasi(11)
Quellaveco(12)
Other(13)

Platinum Group Metals

Mogalakwena

Amandelbult
Processing and trading(17)
Other(18)

Iron Ore

Kumba Iron Ore

Iron Ore Brazil (Minas-Rio)

Coal

Metallurgical Coal

Thermal Coal – South Africa
Thermal Coal – Colombia(27)

Nickel and Manganese

Nickel
Manganese (Samancor)(30)

n/a

43,100 t

3.7 Mt

Corporate and other

Exploration

Corporate activities and
unallocated costs

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Group
revenue(1)

Underlying
EBITDA

Underlying
EBIT

Underlying
earnings

Unit cost

$/ct

60 (4)

6,082 (5)

1,245

Sales
volume

’000 cts

31,656 (2)

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

kt

Realised
price

$/ct

171 (3)

155 (3)

550 (3)

109 (3)

144 (3)

n/a

n/a

c/lb

672 (7)

283 (8)

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

28 (4)

274 (4)

54 (4)

52 (4)

n/a

n/a

c/lb

134 (9)

145 (9)

105 (9)

n/a

n/a

376

243

n/a

53

koz

2,424 (14)

492 (14)

445 (14)

1,120 (14)

367

Mt

n/a

43.3

3.2

Mt

n/a

22.0 (23)

18.3 (23)

10.1

$/Pt oz

$/Pt oz

2,219 (15)

2,759 (15)

2,222 (15)

1,561 (16)

1,398 (16)

1,717 (16)

n/a

2,272

$/t

n/a

72 (20)

70 (20)

$/t

n/a

190 (24)

87 (24)

83

n/a

n/a

1,600

$/t

n/a

32 (21)

n/a (21)

$/t

n/a

64 (25)

44 (25)

36

n/a

588 c/lb

361 c/lb (28)

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

5,168

2,175

1,460

n/a

1,533

5,680

1,367

996

2,428

889

3,768

3,440

328

7,788

4,231

2,719

838

1,707

560

1,147

3

—

3

30,196

694

441

140

58

78

407

(430)

495

176

163

231

413

(233)

1,856

1,234

969

960

n/a

(73)

1,062

623

153

218

68

1,177

1,489 (22)

(312) (22)

625

736

n/a

(127)

705

478

96

187

(56)

747

1,158 (22)

(411) (22)

349

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

917

n/a

642

n/a

n/a

418

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

(117)

415 (22)

(532) (22)

3,196

2,538

1,755

2,158 (26)

1,722 (26)

1,228 (26)

650 (26)

521 (26)

334 (26)

388

844

181 (29)

663

(219)

(113)

(106)

9,161

295

685

75 (29)

610

(226)

(113)

(113)

6,377

193

526

171 (29)

355

(611)

(105)

(506)

3,237

2018

Capital
expenditure

417 (31)

97

38

177

127

2

(24)

703

217

295

131

60

496

210

74

—

212

415

309

106

722

574

148

—

38

38

—

27

—

27

2,818

(1) Group revenue is shown after deduction of treatment and refining charges (TC/RCs).
(2) Total sales volumes on a 100% basis were 30.9 million carats (2018: 33.7 million carats).
Total sales volumes (100%) include De Beers Group’s joint arrangement partners’ 50%
proportionate share of sales to entities outside De Beers Group from Diamond Trading
Company Botswana and Namibia Diamond Trading Company. 

(3) Pricing for the mining business units is based on 100% selling value post-aggregation of
goods. The De Beers realised price includes the price impact of the sale of non-equity
product and, as a result, is not directly comparable to De Beers unit costs, which relate to
equity production only.

(4) Unit cost is based on consolidated production and operating costs, excluding depreciation

and operating special items, divided by carats recovered.
Includes rough diamond sales of $4.0 billion (2018: $5.4 billion). 

(5)

(6) Other includes Element Six, downstream, acquisition accounting adjustments and corporate. 
(7) Excludes 349 kt third-party sales (2018: 178 kt). 
(8) Realised price, excludes impact of third-party sales.
(9) C1 unit cost includes by-product credits. 
(10) Figures on a 100% basis (Group’s share: 50.1%).
(11) 44% share of Collahuasi production, sales and financials. 
(12) Figures on a 100% basis (Group’s share: 60%), except capex which represents the Group’s
share after deducting direct funding from non-controlling interests. 2019 capex on a 100%
basis was $1,338 million, of which $515 million was funded by cash from the Mitsubishi
syndication transaction in 2018. Of the remaining $823 million, the Group and Mitsubishi
funded their respective 60% and 40% shares via shareholder loans. 

(13) Other operations includes El Soldado and Chagres (figures on a 100% basis, Group’s share:

50.1%), third-party sales and purchases. 

(14) Sales volumes exclude the sale of refined metal purchased from third parties and toll material.

Comparatives include purchase of concentrate volumes now transitioned to tolling. 
(15) Average US$ realised basket price. Excludes the impact of the sale of refined metal

purchased from third parties.

(16) Total cash operating costs – includes on-mine, smelting and refining costs only. 
(17) Purchase of concentrate from joint operations, associates and third parties for processing

into refined metals, tolling and trading activities. 

(18)

Includes Unki, Union (prior to disposal), Mototolo (post-acquisition on 1 November 2018),
PGMs’ share of joint operations. 

(19)  Sales volumes, stock and realised price for 2019 differ to Kumba’s stand-alone reported

results due to sales to other Group companies. 

(20) Prices for Kumba Iron Ore are the average realised export basket price (FOB Saldanha).
Prices for Minas-Rio are the average realised export basket price (FOB Açu) (wet basis). 
(21) Unit costs for Kumba Iron Ore are on an FOB (dry) basis. Unit costs for Minas-Rio are on

an FOB (wet) basis and were not disclosed for 2018, due to the suspension of operations. 

(22) Kumba Iron Ore segment includes $66 million projects and corporate costs (2018:

$55 million). Iron Ore Brazil segment includes $55 million projects and corporate costs
(2018: $40 million). 

(23) South African sales volumes include export primary production, secondary production sold
into export markets and production sold domestically at export parity pricing and pre-
commercial production volumes from Navigation section of Khwezela and exclude domestic
sales of 9.8 Mt (2018: 13.1 Mt) and non-equity traded sales of 10.9 Mt (2018: 9.5 Mt).
Included in 2018 is domestic sales of 2.8 Mt from the Eskom-tied operations, which were
sold on 1 March 2018. Metallurgical Coal sales volumes exclude thermal coal sales of 1.8 Mt
(2018: 1.6 Mt). 

(24) Metallurgical Coal realised price is the weighted average hard coking coal and PCI sales price
achieved. Thermal Coal – South Africa realised price is the weighted average export thermal
coal price achieved. Excludes third-party sales. 

(25) FOB cost per saleable tonne, excluding royalties. Metallurgical Coal excludes study costs.

Thermal Coal – South Africa unit cost is for the trade operations. 

(26) Metallurgical Coal segment includes $69 million projects and corporate costs (2018:
$52 million). Thermal Coal – South Africa segment includes $59 million projects and
corporate costs (2018: $45 million).

(27) Represents the Group’s attributable share from its 33.3% interest in Cerrejón. 
(28) C1 unit cost. 
(29) Nickel segment includes $12 million projects and corporate costs (2018: $8 million). 
(30) Sales and financials include ore and alloy. 
(31)

In 2018, includes the acquisition of Peregrine Diamonds Limited for a consideration of
$87 million.

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KEY FINANCIAL DATA

This section includes certain Alternative Performance Measures (APMs). For more information on the APMs used by the Group, including definitions, please refer to
page 228.

US$ million (unless otherwise stated)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012
restated(1)

2011

2010

Income statement measures

Group revenue

Underlying EBIT

Underlying EBITDA

Revenue

Net finance costs (before special items and

remeasurements)
Profit/(loss) before tax

Profit/(loss) for the financial year

Non-controlling interests

Profit/(loss) attributable to equity shareholders

of the Company
Underlying earnings

Balance sheet measures

Capital employed

Net assets

7,010

10,006

29,870

(420)

6,146

4,582

(1,035)

3,547

3,468

31,825

30,196

28,650

23,142

23,003

30,988

33,063

32,785

6,377

9,161

6,247

8,823

3,766

6,075

2,223

4,854

4,933

7,832

6,620

9,520

6,253

8,860

27,610

26,243

21,378

20,455

27,073

29,342

28,680

36,548

11,095

13,348

30,580

32,929

9,763

11,983

27,960

(380)

6,189

4,373

(824)

3,549

3,237

(473)

5,505

4,059

(893)

3,166

3,272

(209)

2,624

1,926

(332)

1,594

2,210

(458)

(5,454)

(5,842)

218

(256)

(259)

(1,524)

(276)

1,700

426

(989)

(1,387)

(299)

(171)

(564)

(906)

(20)

(244)

10,782

10,928

7,922

8,119

(1,753)

(1,575)

(5,624)

(2,513)

(961)

827

2,217

2,673

(1,470)

2,860

6,169

6,120

6,544

4,976

35,576

31,385

32,269

29,832

32,813

28,882

31,904

24,325

32,842

21,342

43,782

32,177

46,551

37,364

49,757

43,738

41,667

43,189

42,135

37,971

Non-controlling interests

(6,590)

(6,234)

(5,910)

(5,309)

(4,773)

(5,760)

(5,693)

(6,127)

(4,097)

(3,732)

Equity attributable to equity shareholders

of the Company
Cash flow measures

Cash flows from operations

Capital expenditure

Net debt

Metrics and ratios

Underlying earnings per share (US$)

Earnings per share (US$)

Ordinary dividend per share (US cents)

Ordinary dividend cover (based on underlying

earnings per share)
Underlying EBIT margin
Underlying EBIT interest cover(2)
Underlying effective tax rate
Gearing (net debt to total capital)(3)

24,795

23,598

22,972

19,016

16,569

26,417

31,671

37,611

39,092

34,239

9,260

(3,840)

(4,626)

7,782

(2,818)

(2,848)

8,375

(2,150)

(4,501)

5,838

4,240

6,949

7,729

7,370

11,498

(2,387)

(4,177)

(6,018)

(6,075)

(8,487)

(12,901)

(12,871)

(10,652)

(5,947)

(8,510)

(5,672)

(1,374)

2.75

2.81

109

2.5

2.55

2.80

100

2.6

2.57

2.48

102

2.5

1.72

1.24

—

—

0.64

(4.36)

32

2.0

1.73

(1.96)

85

2.0

2.09

(0.75)

85

2.5

2.28

(1.17)

85

2.7

5.06

5.10

74

6.8

9,924

(4,902)

(7,384)

4.13

5.43

65

6.4

22.0% 21.1%

21.8%

16.3%

9.7%

15.9%

20.0%

19.1%

30.4%

29.6%

18.0

19.9

16.5

16.7

10.1

30.1

35.8

36.8

n/a

34.2

30.8% 31.3%

29.7%

24.6%

31.0%

29.8%

32.0%

29.0%

28.3%

31.9%

13%

9%

13%

26%

38%

29%

22%

16%

3%

16%

(1) Certain balances relating to 2012 were restated to reflect the adoption of new accounting pronouncements. See note 2 of the 2013 Consolidated financial statements for details.
(2) Underlying EBIT interest cover is underlying EBIT divided by net finance costs, excluding net foreign exchange gains and losses, unwinding of discount relating to provisions and other liabilities,

financing special items and remeasurements, and including the Group’s attributable share of associates’ and joint ventures’ net finance costs, which in 2011 resulted in a net finance income and
therefore the ratio is not applicable.

(3) Net debt to total capital is calculated as net debt divided by total capital (being ‘Net assets’ as shown in the Consolidated balance sheet excluding net debt).

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2019

2018

14.03

14.38

4.02

0.76

1.43

0.89

752

10.60

3.32

3.88

0.78

1.42

0.87

694

10.71

3.37

14.45

13.25

3.95

0.78

1.44

0.89

703

10.77

3.34

3.65

0.75

1.34

0.85

642

10.18

3.29

2019

2018

279

971

1,920

6,050

92

106

140

87

87

66

47

635

4.20

272

864

1,539

3,914

93

104

177

110

72

78

54

632

5.58

270

794

1,263

2,445

73

91

220

122

97

103

79

481

6.85

296

880

1,029

2,214

69

95

207

136

98

107

85

595

7.24

US cents/lb

US$/oz

US$/oz

US$/oz

US$/tonne

US$/tonne

US$/tonne

US$/tonne

US$/tonne

US$/tonne

US$/tonne

US cents/lb

US$/dmtu

US cents/lb

US$/oz

US$/oz

US$/oz

US$/tonne

US$/tonne

US$/tonne

US$/tonne

US$/tonne

US$/tonne

US$/tonne

US cents/lb

US$/dmtu

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION

EXCHANGE RATES AND COMMODITY PRICES

US$ exchange rates

Year end spot rates

South African rand

Brazilian real

Sterling

Australian dollar

Euro

Chilean peso

Botswana pula

Peruvian sol

Average rates for the year

South African rand

Brazilian real

Sterling

Australian dollar

Euro

Chilean peso

Botswana pula

Peruvian sol

Commodity prices

Year end spot prices
Copper(1)
Platinum(2)
Palladium(2)
Rhodium(3)
Iron ore (62% Fe CFR)(4)
Iron ore (66% Fe Concentrate CFR)(5)
Hard coking coal (FOB Australia)(4)
PCI (FOB Australia)(4)
Thermal coal (FOB South Africa)(6)
Thermal coal (FOB Australia)(7)
Thermal coal (FOB Colombia)(6)
Nickel(1)
Manganese ore (44% CIF China)(5)

Average market prices for the year
Copper(1)
Platinum(2)
Palladium(2)
Rhodium(3)
Iron ore (62% Fe CFR)(4)
Iron ore (66% Fe Concentrate CFR)(5)
Hard coking coal (FOB Australia)(4)
PCI (FOB Australia)(4)
Thermal coal (FOB South Africa)(6)
Thermal coal (FOB Australia)(7)
Thermal coal (FOB Colombia)(6)
Nickel(1)
Manganese ore (44% CIF China)(5)

(1) Source: London Metal Exchange (LME).
(2) Source: London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM).
(3) Source: Johnson Matthey/Comdaq.
(4) Source: Platts.
(5) Source: Metal Bulletin.
(6) Source: Argus/McCloskey.
(7) Source: globalCOAL.

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ORE RESERVES AND MINERAL RESOURCES
as at 31 December 2019

The estimates of Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources are stated as at
31 December 2019. The figures in the tables have been rounded, and if
used to derive totals and averages, minor differences may result.

The Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Report 2019 should be considered
the only valid source of Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource information for the
Anglo American Group exclusive of Kumba Iron Ore and Anglo American
Platinum Limited which publish their own independent annual reports.

It is accepted that mine design and planning may include some Inferred Mineral
Resources. Inferred Mineral Resources in the Life of Mine Plan (LOM Plan) are
described as ‘Inferred (in LOM Plan)’ separately from the remaining Inferred
Mineral Resources described as ‘Inferred (ex. LOM Plan)’, as required. These
resources are declared without application of any Modifying Factors. Reserve
Life reflects the scheduled extraction period in years for the total Ore Reserves
in the approved Life of Mine Plan.

The Ownership (Attributable) Percentage that Anglo American holds in each
operation and project is presented beside the name of each entity and is the
Group’s effective ownership interest. Operations and projects which fall below
the internal threshold for reporting (25% attributable interest) are not reported.
Operations or projects which were disposed of during 2019 and hence not
reported are: Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine (Platinum) and Serro Project
(Iron Ore Brazil).

In South Africa, the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act,
Number 28 of 2002 (MPRDA) was implemented on 1 May 2004 (subsequently
amended by the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment
Act 49 of 2008) effectively transferred custodianship of the previously privately
held mineral rights to the State.

A Prospecting Right is a right issued in terms of the MPRDA that is valid
for up to five years, with the possibility of a further extension of three years.

A Mining Right is a right issued in terms of the MPRDA and is valid for up to
30 years, with the possibility of a further extension of 30 years. The Minister
of Mineral Resources will grant a renewal of the Mining Right if the terms and
conditions of the Mining Right have been complied with and the applicant is
not in contravention of any relevant provisions of the MPRDA.

In preparing the Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource statement for South African
assets, Anglo American plc has adopted the following reporting principles in
respect of Prospecting Rights and Mining Rights:

• Where applications for Mining Rights and Prospecting Rights have been
submitted and these are still being processed by the relevant regulatory
authorities, the relevant Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources have been
included in the statement.

• Where applications for Mining Rights and Prospecting Rights have been

initially refused by the regulatory authorities, but are the subject of ongoing
legal process and discussions with the relevant authorities and where
Anglo American plc has reasonable expectations that the Prospecting Rights
will be granted in due course, the relevant Mineral Resources have been
included in the statement (any associated comments appear in the footnotes).

  The detailed Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates, Reserve and Resource
Reconciliation Overview, Definitions and Glossary are contained in the separate
Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Report 2019 which is available in the Annual
Reporting Centre on the Anglo American website.

The Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates presented in this
report were prepared in accordance with the Anglo American plc Group
Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Reporting Policy. This policy
requires that the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration
Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves 2012 edition (the JORC
Code) be used as a minimum standard. Some Anglo American plc
subsidiaries have a primary listing in South Africa where public
reporting is carried out in accordance with the South African Code for
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral
Reserves (the SAMREC Code). The SAMREC Code is similar to the
JORC Code and the Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource terminology
appearing in this section follows the definitions in both the JORC (2012)
and SAMREC (2016) Codes. Ore Reserves in the context of this report
have the same meaning as ‘Mineral Reserves’ as defined by the
SAMREC Code and the CIM (Canadian Institute of Mining and
Metallurgy) Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and
Mineral Reserves.

The information on Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources was prepared by or
under the supervision of Competent Persons as defined in the JORC or
SAMREC Codes. All Competent Persons have sufficient experience relevant to
the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the
activity which they are undertaking. All the Competent Persons consent to the
inclusion in this report of the information in the form and context in which it
appears. The names of the Competent Persons (CPs) along with their
Recognised Professional Organisation (RPO) affiliation and years of relevant
experience are listed in the Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Report 2019.

Anglo American Group companies are subject to a comprehensive
programme of reviews aimed at providing assurance in respect of Ore
Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates. The reviews are conducted by
suitably qualified Competent Persons from within the Anglo American Group
or by independent consultants. The frequency and depth of the reviews is
a function of the perceived risks and/or uncertainties associated with a
particular Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource. The overall value of the entity
and time that has elapsed since an independent third-party review are also
considered. Those operations/projects that were subjected to independent
third-party reviews during the year are indicated in footnotes to the tables.

Both the JORC and SAMREC Codes require due consideration of reasonable
prospects for eventual economic extraction for Mineral Resource definition.
These include long-range commodity price forecasts which are prepared by in-
house specialists largely using estimates of future supply and demand and long-
term economic outlooks. The calculation of Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve
estimates are based on long-term prices determined at the beginning of the
second quarter of each year. Ore Reserves are dynamic and more likely to be
affected by fluctuations in the prices of commodities, uncertainties in production
costs, processing costs and other mining, infrastructure, legal, environmental,
social and governmental factors which may impact the financial condition and
prospects of the Group. Mineral Resource estimates also change and tend to
be most influenced by new information pertaining to the understanding of the
deposit and secondly by the conversion to Ore Reserves. Unless otherwise
stated, Mineral Resources are additional to (exclusive of) those resources
converted to Ore Reserves and are reported on a dry tonnes basis.

Mineral Resource classification defines the confidence associated with different
parts of the Mineral Resource. The confidence that is assigned refers collectively
to the reliability of the Grade and Tonnage estimates. This reliability includes
consideration for the fidelity of the base data, the geological continuity
predicated by the level of understanding of the geology, the likely precision of
the estimated grades and understanding of grade variability, as well as various
other factors (in particular density) that may influence the confidence that can
be placed on the Mineral Resource. Most business units have developed
commodity-specific scorecard-based approaches to the classification of their
Mineral Resources. 

The appropriate Mineral Resource classification is determined by the appointed
Competent (or Qualified) Persons. The choice of category of Mineral Resource
depends upon the quantity, distribution and quality of geoscientific information
available and the level of confidence in these data.

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ORE RESERVES AND MINERAL RESOURCES

ESTIMATED ORE RESERVES(1)
as at 31 December 2019
Detailed Proved and Probable estimates appear on the referenced pages in the Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Report 2019.

Atlantic 1

Marine Placers

42.5

MM

6,209

107,792

DIAMOND(3) OPERATIONS – DBCi
(See page 10 in R&R Report for details)

Gahcho Kué

Kimberlite

DIAMOND(3) OPERATIONS – DBCM
(See page 11 in R&R Report for details)

Venetia (OP)

Venetia (UG)

Kimberlite

Kimberlite

DIAMOND(3) OPERATIONS – Debswana
(See pages 12 & 13 in R&R Report for details)

Damtshaa

Jwaneng

Letlhakane

Orapa

Kimberlite

Kimberlite

TMR

Kimberlite

DIAMOND(3) OPERATIONS – Namdeb
(See page 14 in R&R Report for details)

Mining Area 1

Orange River

Beaches

Fluvial Placers

COPPER OPERATIONS
(See page 16 in R&R Report for details)

Collahuasi

Sulphide (direct feed)

El Soldado

Los Bronces

Low Grade Sulphide (incl. stockpile)

Sulphide

Sulphide – Flotation

Sulphide – Dump Leach

PLATINUM(4) OPERATIONS
(See pages 19 & 20 in R&R Report for details)

Amandelbult Complex MR & UG2 Reefs

Mogalakwena

Platreef (incl. stockpiles)

Mototolo

Unki

UG2 Reef

Main Sulphide Zone

Non-Managed

MR & UG2 Reefs

KUMBA IRON ORE OPERATIONS
(See page 24 in R&R Report for details)

Kolomela

Sishen

Hematite (incl. ROM stockpile)

Hematite (incl. ROM stockpile)

IRON ORE BRAZIL OPERATIONS
(See page 26 in R&R Report for details)

Total Proved & Probable

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

43.4

OP

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

62.9

OP

UG

LOM(2)
(years)

11

LOM(2)
(years)

27

Saleable Carats
(Mct)

Treated Tonnes
(Mt)

Recovered Grade
(cpht)

52.1

32.6

160.2

Saleable Carats
(Mct)

Treated Tonnes
(Mt)

Recovered Grade
(cpht)

11.3

78.5

9.9

98.6

114.3

79.7

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

LOM(2)
(years)

Saleable Carats
(Mct)

Treated Tonnes
(Mt)

Recovered Grade
(cpht)

42.5

42.5

42.5

42.5

OP

OP

n/a

OP

16

16

22

12

4.2

152.4

6.6

136.8

23.2

120.9

29.2

121.9

18.0

126.1

22.5

112.2

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

LOM(2)
(years)

Saleable Carats
(kct)

Treated Tonnes 
(kt)

Recovered Grade
(cpht)

42.5

42.5

OC

OC

44

86

Saleable Carats
(kct)

818

7,180

Area
k (m2)

5.38

1.20

Recovered Grade
(cpm2)

3

3

31

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

Reserve Life(2)
(years)

Contained Copper
(kt)

ROM Tonnes 
(Mt)

44.0

OP

50.1

50.1

OP

OP

51

8

35

25,708

2,384

462

7,624

1,742

2,634.5

420.6

59.2

1,365.3

630.9

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

Reserve Life(2)
(years)

Contained Metal
(4E Moz)

ROM Tonnes 
(Mt)

78.0

78.0

78.0

78.0

45.3

UG

OP

UG

UG

UG

>21

>21

16

22

n/a

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

Reserve Life(2)
(years)

53.2

53.2

OP

OP

12

13

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

Reserve Life(2)
(years)

15.5

118.8

3.0

5.6

8.6

109.1

1,256.2

27.8

53.3

75.2

Saleable product
(Mt)

163

388

Saleable product(5)
(Mt)

637

764

0.06

Grade
(%TCu)

0.98

0.57

0.78

0.56

0.28

Grade
(4E g/t)

4.41

2.94

3.34

3.27

3.58

Grade
(%Fe)

64.3

63.9

Grade(5)
(%Fe)

67.5

67.5

Serra do Sapo

Friable Itabirite and Hematite

100

OP

52

Itabirite

Operations = Mines in steady-state or projects in ramp-up phase. TMR = Tailings Mineral Resource. 
Mining method: OP = Open Pit, UG = Underground, OC = Open Cast/Cut, MM = Marine Mining.
Mct = Million carats. Mt = Million tonnes. kct = thousand carats. kt = thousand tonnes. k (m²) = thousand square metres.
Diamond Recovered Grade is quoted as carats per hundred metric tonnes (cpht) or as carats per square metre (cpm²).
Values reported as 0.0 represent estimates less than 0.05.
TCu = Total Copper. 4E is the sum of Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium and Gold.
Moz = Million troy ounces. g/t = grams per tonne.
ROM = Run of Mine.
MR = Merensky Reef.
Non-Managed = Kroondal, Modikwa mines and Siphumelele 3 shaft.

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Estimated Ore Reserves continued

COAL OPERATIONS – Australia
(See page 27 in R&R Report for details)

Capcoal (OC)*

Metallurgical – Coking

Capcoal (UG)*

Dawson

Metallurgical – Other

Thermal – Export

Metallurgical – Coking

Metallurgical – Coking

Thermal – Export

Grosvenor

Metallurgical – Coking

Moranbah North

Metallurgical – Coking

COAL OPERATIONS – Colombia
(See page 27 in R&R Report for details)

Cerrejón

Thermal – Export

COAL OPERATIONS – South Africa
(See pages 28 & 31 in R&R Report for details)

Goedehoop

Thermal – Export

Goedehoop – MRD

Thermal – Export

Greenside

Thermal – Export

Greenside – MRD

Thermal – Export

Isibonelo
Kleinkopje+ 
Kleinkopje – MRD+ 
Landau+

Mafube

Rietvlei

Zibulo

Synfuel

Thermal – Export

Thermal – Domestic

Thermal – Export

Thermal – Domestic

Thermal – Export

Thermal – Domestic

Thermal – Export

Thermal – Domestic

NICKEL OPERATIONS
(See page 34 in R&R Report for details)

Barro Alto

Niquelândia

Saprolite

Saprolite

SAMANCOR MANGANESE OPERATIONS
(See page 36 in R&R Report for details)

GEMCO(7)

Mamatwan

Wessels

ROM

Sands

Total Proved & Probable

Ownership
%

78.2

Mining
Method

OC

70.0

51.0

100

88.0

UG

OC

UG

UG

Reserve Life(2)
(years)

Saleable Tonnes(6)
(Mt)

19

2

18

18

20

32.1

49.7

9.6

10.1

78.9

66.2

80.0

145.6

Saleable Quality

5.5 CSN

6,850 kcal/kg

5,980 kcal/kg

8.5 CSN

7.0 CSN

6,690 kcal/kg

8.5 CSN

7.5 CSN

Ownership
%

33.3

Mining
Method

OC

Reserve Life(2)
(years)

14

Saleable Tonnes(6)
(Mt)

Saleable Quality

327.8

6,040 kcal/kg

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

Reserve Life(2)
(years)

Saleable Tonnes(6)
(Mt)

100

100

100

100

100

50.0

34.0

73.0

UG

n/a

UG

n/a

OC

OC

n/a

OC

OC

OC

UG&OC

5

2

7

3

7

8

3

7

11

5

9

13.1

4.5

25.2

2.9

34.9

17.4

7.2

21.0

0.8

36.9

12.7

33.0

20.0

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

Reserve Life(2)
(years)

Contained Nickel 
(kt)

ROM tonnes 
(Mt)

100

100

OP

OP

19

13

731

104

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

Reserve Life(2)
(years)

40.0

29.6

29.6

OP

OP

UG

6

16

57

56.6

8.3

ROM tonnes 
(Mt)

53

6.8

51

78

Saleable Quality

5,970 kcal/kg

2,840 kcal/kg

5,930 kcal/kg

5,120 kcal/kg

4,630 kcal/kg

6,250 kcal/kg

4,560 kcal/kg

5,650 kcal/kg

4,160 kcal/kg

5,690 kcal/kg

4,880 kcal/kg

6,230 kcal/kg

4,960 kcal/kg

Grade
(%Ni)

1.29

1.25

Grade
(%Mn)

43.3

40.0

36.6

42.4

Operations = Mines in steady-state or projects in ramp-up phase. MRD = Mineral Residue Deposit. Mining method: OP = Open Pit, UG = Underground, OC = Open Cast/Cut.
* Capcoal comprises opencast operations at Lake Lindsay and Oak Park, with an underground longwall operation at Grasstree.
+ Kleinkopje and Landau operate under an integrated management structure, forming Khwezela Colliery.

(1) Estimated Ore Reserves are the sum of Proved and Probable Ore Reserves (on an exclusive basis, i.e. Mineral Resources are reported as additional to Ore Reserves unless otherwise stated).

Please refer to the detailed Ore Reserve estimates tables in the Anglo American plc Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Report for the individual Proved and Probable Reserve estimates. The
Ore Reserve estimates are reported in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code, 2012) as a minimum
standard. Ore Reserve estimates for operations in South Africa are reported in accordance with The South African Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral
Reserves (The SAMREC Code, 2016). The figures reported represent 100% of the Ore Reserves. Anglo American plc ownership is stated separately. Rounding of figures may cause
computational discrepancies.

(2) Reserve Life = The scheduled extraction period in years for the total Ore Reserves in the approved Life of Mine Plan. LOM = Life of Mine (years) is based on scheduled Probable Reserves

including some Inferred Resources considered for Life of Mine planning.

(3) DBCi = De Beers Canada, DBCM = De Beers Consolidated Mines, Debswana = Debswana Diamond Company, Namdeb = Namdeb Holdings. Reported Diamond Reserves are based on a

Bottom Cut-Off (BCO) which refers to the bottom screen size aperture and varies between 1.00mm and 3.00mm (nominal square mesh). Specific BCO’s applied to derive estimates are included
in the detailed Diamond Reserve tables in the Anglo American plc Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Report.

(4) Details of the individual Anglo American Platinum Limited Managed and Non-Managed operations appear in the Anglo American plc Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Report. Ownership

percentage for Non-Managed is weighted by Contained Metal (4E Moz) contributions from each operation.
Iron Ore Brazil Saleable Product tonnes are reported on a wet basis (average moisture content is 9.2 wt% of the wet mass) with grade stated on a dry basis.

(5)

(6) Total Saleable Tonnes represents the product tonnes quoted as metric tonnes on a product moisture basis. The coal quality for Coal Reserves is quoted as either kilocalories per kilogram (kcal/kg)
or Crucible Swell Number (CSN). Kilocalories per kilogram represent Calorific Value (CV) on a Gross As Received (GAR) basis. CV is rounded to the nearest 10 kcal/kg and CSN to the nearest 0.5
index. Metallurgical – Coking: High-, medium- or low-volatile semi-soft, soft or hard coking coal primarily for blending and use in the steel industry. Metallurgical – Other: Semi-soft, soft, hard,
semi-hard or anthracite coal, other than Coking Coal, such as pulverised coal injection (PCI) or other general metallurgical coal for the export or domestic market with a wider range of properties
than Coking Coal. Thermal – Export: Low- to high-volatile thermal coal primarily for export in the use of power generation; quality measured by calorific value (CV). Thermal – Domestic: Low- to
high-volatile thermal coal primarily for domestic consumption in power generation. Synfuel: Coal specifically for the domestic production of synthetic fuel and chemicals. 

(7) GEMCO Ore Reserve Manganese grades are reported as expected product and should be read together with their respective mass yields, ROM: 61%, Sands: 22%.

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ESTIMATED MINERAL RESOURCES(1)
as at 31 December 2019
Detailed Measured, Indicated and Inferred estimates appear on the referenced pages in the Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Report 2019.

Total Measured & Indicated

Total Inferred(2)

DIAMOND(3) OPERATIONS – DBCi
(See page 10 in R&R Report for details)

Gahcho Kué

Kimberlite

DIAMOND(3) OPERATIONS – DBCM
(See page 11 in R&R Report for details)

Venetia (OP)

Venetia (UG)

Voorspoed

Kimberlite

Kimberlite

Kimberlite

DIAMOND(3) OPERATIONS – Debswana
(See pages 12 & 13 in R&R Report for details)

Damtshaa

Jwaneng

Letlhakane

Orapa

Kimberlite

Kimberlite

TMR & ORT

TMR & ORT

Kimberlite

DIAMOND(3) OPERATIONS – Namdeb
(See page 14 in R&R Report for details)

Douglas Bay

Elizabeth Bay

Mining Area 1

Orange River

Aeolian and Deflation

Aeolian, Marine and Deflation

Beaches

Fluvial Placers

Atlantic 1

Midwater

Marine Placers

Marine

COPPER OPERATIONS
(See page 17 in R&R Report for details)

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

43.4

OP

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

62.9

62.9

OP

UG

OP

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

42.5

42.5

42.5

42.5

OP

OP

n/a

n/a

OP

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

42.5

42.5

42.5

42.5

42.5

42.5

OC

OC

OC

OC

MM

MM

Carats
(Mct)

2.8

Carats
(Mct)

—

—

0.5

Carats
(Mct)

0.8

57.8

—

1.0

Tonnes
(Mt)

2.2

Tonnes
(Mt)

—

—

1.9

Tonnes
(Mt)

3.7

70.4

—

Grade
(cpht)

125.9

Grade
(cpht)

—

—

26.9

Grade
(cpht)

22.7

82.1

—

0.0

5,442.1

286.7

285.9

100.3

Carats
(kct)

160

148

287

117

Carats
(kct)

Tonnes
(kt)

2,269

2,165

38,196

27,898

Area 
k (m2)

11,127

133,579

1,192

7,396

Grade
(cpht)

7.05

6.84

0.75

0.42

Grade
(cpm2)

0.08

0.16

Carats
(Mct)

19.4

Carats
(Mct)

1.3

59.6

3.5

Carats
(Mct)

5.3

63.1

22.5

14.9

66.2

Carats
(kct)

1

2,151

3,082

227

Carats
(kct)

Tonnes
(Mt)

Grade 
(cpht)

13.6

142.6

Tonnes
(Mt)

Grade 
(cpht)

5.6

69.9

18.5

24.0

85.3

19.0

Tonnes
(Mt)

Grade 
(cpht)

22.0

74.2

29.7

56.0

77.7

24.2

85.0

76.0

26.6

85.2

Tonnes 
(kt)

Grade
(cpht)

127

28,469

194,824

65,619

0.79

7.56

1.58

0.35

Area 
k (m2)

Grade
(cpm2)

69,630

1,031

994,996

11,334

0.07

0.09

Grade
(%TCu)

Contained Copper
(kt)

Tonnes 
(Mt)

Grade
(%TCu)

0.70

0.96

0.45

0.56

0.44

—

289

26,801

8,040

27

5,484

17

50.6

3,024.7

1,729.9

7.0

1,232.6

6.8

0.57

0.89

0.46

0.39

0.44

0.25

Grade
(4E g/t)

Contained Metal
(4E Moz)

Tonnes 
(Mt)

Grade
(4E g/t)

4.91

2.29

4.03

5.62

4.28

5.45

Grade
(%Fe)

62.4

54.6

Grade(5)
(%Fe)

32.0

30.8

23.3

33.8

—

56.0

6.5

99.6

115.9

596.0

—

313.9

47.8

602.1

Tonnes
(Mt)

33.7

24.5

6.25

1.76

—

5.55

4.22

5.14

Grade
(%Fe)

63.2

52.2

Tonnes(5)
(Mt)

Grade(5)
(%Fe)

85.4

544.6

36.4

31.1

Collahuasi

Oxide and Mixed

44.0

OP

Sulphide (direct feed)

Low Grade Sulphide (in situ & stockpile) 

El Soldado

Los Bronces

Sulphide

Sulphide – Flotation

Sulphide – Dump Leach

50.1

50.1

OP

OP

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

Contained Copper
(kt)

Tonnes
(Mt)

70.0

957.6

1,308.7

136.4

489

9,193

5,917

758

10,238

2,318.1

—

—

PLATINUM(4) OPERATIONS
(See pages 21 & 23 in R&R Report for details)

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

Contained Metal
(4E Moz)

55.9

117.7

1.8

60.7

16.5

120.6

Amandelbult Complex MR & UG2 Reefs & Tailings

Mogalakwena

Mototolo

Twickenham

Unki

Platreef

UG2 Reef

MR & UG2 Reefs

Main Sulphide Zone

Non-Managed

MR & UG2 Reefs

78.0

78.0

78.0

78.0

78.0

38.5

UG

OP

UG

UG

UG

UG

KUMBA IRON ORE OPERATIONS
(See page 24 in R&R Report for details)

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

Kolomela

Sishen

Hematite (in situ & stockpile) 

Hematite (in situ & stockpile) 

53.2

53.2

OP

OP

IRON ORE BRAZILOPERATIONS
(See page 26 in R&R Report for details)

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

Serra do Sapo

Friable Itabirite and Hematite

100

OP

Itabirite

Tonnes
(Mt)

354.2

1,596.8

14.0

335.7

120.2

688.0

Tonnes
(Mt)

116.2

395.8

Tonnes(5)
(Mt)

282.2

1,255.5

Operations = Mines in steady-state or projects in ramp-up phase. TMR = Tailings Mineral Resource. ORT = Old Recovery Tailings.
Mining method: OP = Open Pit, UG = Underground, OC = Open Cast/Cut, MM = Marine Mining.
Mct = Million carats. Mt = Million tonnes. kct = thousand carats. kt = thousand tonnes. k (m²) = thousand square metres.
Diamond Grade is quoted as carats per hundred metric tonnes (cpht) or as carats per square metre (cpm²).
Values reported as 0.0 represent estimates less than 0.05.
TCu = Total Copper. 4E is the sum of Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium and Gold.
Moz = Million troy ounces. g/t = grams per tonne.
MR = Merensky Reef.
Non-Managed = Bokoni, Kroondal, Marikana, Modikwa mines and Siphumelele 3 shaft.

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Estimated Mineral Resources continued

Total Measured & Indicated

Total Inferred(2)

COAL OPERATIONS – Australia
(See page 29 in R&R Report for details)

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

Capcoal (OC)*

Capcoal (UG)*

Dawson

Grosvenor

Moranbah North

COAL OPERATIONS – Colombia
(See page 29 in R&R Report for details)

Cerrejón

78.2

70.0

51.0

100

88.0

OC

UG

OC

UG

UG

Ownership
%

33.3

Mining
Method

OC

COAL OPERATIONS – South Africa
(See pages 30 & 31 in R&R Report for details)

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

Goedehoop

Greenside

Greenside – MRD

Isibonelo
Kleinkopje+
Kleinkopje – MRD+
Landau+
Landau – MRD+
Mafube

Rietvlei

Zibulo

100

100

100

100

100

50.0

34.0

73.0

UG

UG

n/a

UG

OC

n/a

OC

n/a

OC

OC

UG&OC

NICKEL OPERATIONS
(See page 34 in R&R Report for details)

Barro Alto

Saprolite

Niquelândia

Saprolite

Ferruginous Laterite

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

Contained Nickel
(kt)

100

100

OP

OP

76

49

30

SAMANCOR MANGANESE OPERATIONS
(See page 36 in R&R Report for details)

Ownership
%

Mining
Method

GEMCO(7)(8)

Mamatwan(7)
Wessels(7)

ROM

Sands

40.0

29.6

29.6

OP

OP

UG

MTIS(6)
(Mt)

144.8

81.1

757.1

248.4

138.5

MTIS(6)
(Mt)

4,156.3

MTIS(6)
(Mt)

227.5

10.3

2.9

23.6

2.1

2.4

50.9

22.4

70.7

21.2

423.5

Tonnes
(Mt)

6.3

4.1

2.3

Tonnes
(Mt))

124

8.1

84

136

Coal Quality
(kcal/kg)

6,940

6,810

6,710

6,470

6,680

Coal Quality
(kcal/kg)

6,560

Coal Quality
(kcal/kg)

5,330

5,610

3,860

5,250

6,250

2,700

5,020

2,580

5,080

5,020

4,900

MTIS(6)
(Mt)

175.7

5.6

455.8

68.1

60.2

MTIS(6)
(Mt)

633.7

Coal Quality
(kcal/kg)

6,810

6,550

6,760

6,320

6,530

Coal Quality
(kcal/kg)

6,360

MTIS(6)
(Mt)

Coal Quality
(kcal/kg)

6.0

0.2

—

—

3.1

—

5.9

—

—

—

4,710

5,590

—

—

5,740

—

6,320

—

—

—

163.1

4,730

Grade 
(%Ni)

Contained Nickel
(kt)

Tonnes
(Mt)

1.21

1.21

1.29

Grade 
(%Mn)

44.1

20.8

34.8

42.5

206

56

—

16.3

4.7

—

Tonnes
(Mt)

22

2.3

0.5

7.7

Grade 
(%Ni)

1.27

1.20

—

Grade 
(%Mn)

39.9

20.0

37.4

44.1

Operations = Mines in steady-state or projects in ramp-up phase. MRD = Mineral Residue Deposit. Mining method: OP = Open Pit, UG = Underground, OC = Open Cast/Cut.
* Capcoal comprises opencast operations at Lake Lindsay and Oak Park, with an underground longwall operation at Grasstree.
+ Kleinkopje and Landau operate under an integrated management structure, forming Khwezela Colliery.

(1) Estimated Mineral Resources are presented on an exclusive basis, i.e. Mineral Resources are reported as additional to Ore Reserves unless otherwise stated. Please refer to the detailed

Mineral Resource estimates tables in the Anglo American plc Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Report for the detailed Measured, Indicated and Inferred Resource estimates. The Mineral
Resource estimates are reported in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code, 2012) as a minimum
standard. The Mineral Resource estimates for operations in South Africa are reported in accordance with The South African Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources
and Mineral Reserves (The SAMREC Code, 2016). The figures reported represent 100% of the Mineral Resources. Anglo American plc ownership is stated separately. Rounding of figures
may cause computational discrepancies.

(2) Total Inferred is the sum of ‘Inferred (in LOM Plan)’, the Inferred Resources within the scheduled Life of Mine Plan (LOM Plan) and ‘Inferred (ex. LOM Plan)’, the portion of Inferred Resources
with reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction not considered in the Life of Mine Plan (LOM Plan) as relevant. Due to the uncertainty attached to Inferred Resources, it cannot
be assumed that all or part of an Inferred Resource will necessarily be upgraded to an Indicated or Measured Mineral Resource after continued exploration.

(3) DBCi = De Beers Canada, DBCM = De Beers Consolidated Mines, Debswana = Debswana Diamond Company, Namdeb = Namdeb Holdings. Estimated Diamond Resources are presented

on an exclusive basis, i.e. Diamond Resources are quoted as additional to Diamond Reserves. Reported Diamond Resources are based on a Bottom Cut-Off (BCO) which refers to the bottom
screen size aperture and varies between 1.00mm and 3.00mm (nominal square mesh). Specific BCO’s applied to derive estimates are included in the detailed Diamond Resource tables in the
Anglo American plc Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Report.

(4) Details of the individual Anglo American Platinum Limited Managed and Non-Managed operations appear in the Anglo American plc Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Report. Ownership

percentage for Non-Managed is weighted by Contained Metal (4E Moz) contributions from each operation. Merensky Reef, UG2 Reef and Main Sulphide Zone Mineral Resources are estimated
over a ‘Resource Cut’ which takes cognisance of the mining method, potential economic viability and geotechnical aspects in the hangingwall or footwall of the reef.
Iron Ore Brazil Mineral Resource tonnes and grade are reported on a dry basis.

(5)

(6) Coal Resources are quoted on a Mineable Tonnes In Situ (MTIS) basis in million tonnes, which are in addition to those Coal Resources that have been modified to produce the reported Coal

Reserves. Coal Resources are reported on an in situ moisture basis. The coal quality for Coal Resources is quoted on an in situ heat content as kilocalories per kilogram (kcal/kg), representing
Calorific Value (CV) on a Gross As Received (GAR) basis. CV is rounded to the nearest 10 kcal/kg.

(7) Manganese Mineral Resources are quoted on an inclusive basis and must not be added to the Ore Reserves.
(8) GEMCO ROM Mineral Resource tonnes are stated as in situ, manganese grades are given as per washed ore samples and should be read together with their respective mass yields, ROM: 49%.

GEMCO Sands Mineral Resource tonnes and manganese grades are as in situ.

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Ore Reserves
An ‘Ore Reserve’ is the economically mineable part of a Measured and/or
Indicated Mineral Resource. It includes diluting materials and allowances for
losses, which may occur when the material is mined or extracted and is defined
by studies at Pre-Feasibility or Feasibility level as appropriate that include
application of Modifying Factors. Such studies demonstrate that, at the time
of reporting, extraction could reasonably be justified. ‘Modifying Factors’ are
(realistically assumed) considerations used to convert Mineral Resources to
Ore Reserves. These include, but are not restricted to, mining, processing,
metallurgical, infrastructure, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social
and governmental factors. Ore Reserves are sub-divided in order of increasing
confidence into Probable Ore Reserves and Proved Ore Reserves.

A ‘Proved Ore Reserve’ is the economically mineable part of a Measured
Mineral Resource. A Proved Ore Reserve implies a high degree of confidence
in the Modifying Factors.

A ‘Probable Ore Reserve’ is the economically mineable part of an Indicated,
and in some circumstances, a Measured Mineral Resource. The confidence in
the Modifying Factors applying to a Probable Ore Reserve is lower than that
applying to a Proved Ore Reserve. A Probable Ore Reserve has a lower level of
confidence than a Proved Ore Reserve but is of sufficient quality to serve as the
basis for a decision on the development of the deposit.

Mineral Resources
A ‘Mineral Resource’ is a concentration or occurrence of solid material of
economic interest in or on the Earth’s crust in such form, grade (or quality), and
quantity that there are reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction.
The location, quantity, grade (or quality), continuity and other geological
characteristics of a Mineral Resource are known, estimated or interpreted from
specific geological evidence and knowledge, including sampling. Mineral
Resources are sub-divided, in order of increasing geological confidence, into
Inferred, Indicated and Measured categories.

A ‘Measured Mineral Resource’ is that part of a Mineral Resource for which
quantity, grade (or quality), densities, shape, and physical characteristics are
estimated with confidence sufficient to allow the application of Modifying
Factors to support detailed mine planning and final evaluation of the economic
viability of the deposit. Geological evidence is derived from detailed and reliable
exploration, sampling and testing gathered through appropriate techniques from
locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes, and is
sufficient to confirm geological and grade (or quality) continuity between points
of observation where data and samples are gathered.

A Measured Mineral Resource has a higher level of confidence than that
applying to either an Indicated Mineral Resource or an Inferred Mineral
Resource. It may be converted to a Proved Ore Reserve or under certain
circumstances to a Probable Ore Reserve.

An ‘Indicated Mineral Resource’ is that part of a Mineral Resource for which
quantity, grade (or quality), densities, shape and physical characteristics are
estimated with sufficient confidence to allow the application of Modifying
Factors in sufficient detail to support mine planning and evaluation of the
economic viability of the deposit. Geological evidence is derived from
adequately detailed and reliable exploration, sampling and testing gathered
through appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches,
pits, workings and drill holes, and is sufficient to assume geological and grade
(or quality) continuity between points of observation where data and samples
are gathered.

An Indicated Mineral Resource has a lower level of confidence than that
applying to a Measured Mineral Resource and may only be converted to
a Probable Ore Reserve.

An ‘Inferred Mineral Resource’ is that part of a Mineral Resource for which
quantity and grade (or quality) are estimated on the basis of limited geological
evidence and sampling. Geological evidence is sufficient to imply but not verify
geological and grade (or quality) continuity. It is based on exploration, sampling
and testing information gathered through appropriate techniques from locations
such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes.

An Inferred Mineral Resource has a lower level of confidence than that applying
to an Indicated Mineral Resource and must not be converted to an Ore Reserve.
It is reasonably expected that the majority of Inferred Mineral Resources could
be upgraded to Indicated Mineral Resources with continued exploration.

Life of Mine Plan (LOM Plan)
A design and costing study of an existing operation in which appropriate
assessments have been made of realistically assumed geological, mining,
processing, metallurgical, infrastructure, economic, marketing, legal,
environmental, social, governmental, engineering, operational and all other
Modifying Factors, which are considered in sufficient detail to demonstrate
at the time of reporting that extraction is reasonably justified.

Reserve Life
The scheduled extraction period in years for the total Ore Reserves in the
approved LOM Plan.

Inferred (in LOM Plan)
Inferred Resources within the scheduled LOM Plan.

Inferred (ex. LOM Plan)
The portion of Inferred Resources with reasonable prospects for eventual
economic extraction not considered in the LOM Plan.

Fatal-injury frequency rate (FIFR)(1)
FIFR is the number of employee or contractor fatal injuries due to all causes per
1,000,000 hours worked.

Lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR)(1)
LTIFR is the number of lost time injuries (LTIs) for both employees and
contractors per 1,000,000 hours worked. An LTI is a work related injury resulting
in the person being unable to attend work or perform the routine functions of
his/her job, on the next calendar day after the day of the injury, whether a
scheduled workday or not. Restricted work cases are therefore counted as LTIs.

Total recordable case frequency rate (TRCFR)(1)
TRCFR is the number of fatal injuries, lost time injuries and medical treatment
cases for both employees and contractors per 1,000,000 hours worked.

New cases of occupational disease (NCOD)(1)
NCOD is the sum of occupational diseases due to asbestosis, noise-induced
hearing loss, silicosis, coal-workers’ pneumoconiosis, chronic obstructive air
ways disease, occupational tuberculosis, occupational asthma, hand/arm
vibration syndrome, musculoskeletal disorders, occupational dermatitis,
occupational cancers, sensitisation to platinum or rhodium salts, malaria,
venus thromboembolism, work-related mental disorders and other
occupational diseases.

Total energy consumed(1)
Total amount of energy consumed is the sum of total energy from electricity
purchased, total energy from fossil fuels and total energy from renewable fuels
and is measured in million gigajoules (GJ).

Total water withdrawals(1)
Total water withdrawals by source, reported in line with International Council on
Metals and Mining (ICMM) guidance, includes: surface water; groundwater;
seawater; third-party potable water; and third-party non-potable water, and is
measured in million m3.

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Greenhouse gases (GHGs)(1)
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2006 report (as updated in
2011) factors are applied as defaults for all carbon dioxide-equivalent (CO2e)
and energy calculations. Where emission factors are available for specific
countries or sub-regions from government and regulatory authorities, these
are applied. Australian operations apply conversion factors required by the
government for regulatory reporting and operations in Brazil apply local factors
for biomass and biofuel. Factors for CO2e from electricity are based on local
grid factors.

Based on a self-assessment, Anglo American believes it reports in accordance
with the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol, as issued prior to the 2015 revision on
Scope 2 emissions reporting. In line with the GHG Protocol’s ‘management
control’ boundary, 100% of the direct and indirect emissions for managed
operations are accounted for while zero emissions for joint ventures and other
investments are included in the reporting scope.

Level 3, 4 and 5 environmental incidents(1)
Environmental incidents are unplanned or unwanted events resulting from
our operations that adversely impact the environment or contravene local
regulations/permit conditions. They are classified from minor (Level 1) to
significant (Level 5) depending on the duration and extent of impact, as well as
the sensitivity and/or biodiversity value of the receiving environment. Level 3-5
incidents are those which we consider to have prolonged impacts on the local
environments, lasting in excess of one month and affecting areas greater than
several hundred metres on site, or extending beyond the boundaries of our
immediate operations.

Total amount spent on corporate social investment (CSI)
Categories for corporate social investment expenditure include charitable
donations, community investment and commercial initiatives. CSI is reported
in US dollars and converted from the currency of the operations at the
average foreign exchange rate applied by Anglo American for financial
reporting purposes.

Charitable donations include cash donations, contributions in kind, employees’
working hours spent on charity projects during work hours, and the cost of
initiatives designed to inform communities about community-benefit initiatives
(e.g. the production of reports that are issued to communities for the purpose
of reporting progress). Not included is expenditure that is necessary for the
development of an operation (e.g. resettlement of families) or receiving a licence.
Training expenditure for individuals who will be employed by the Company
following completion of training is not included.

Community investment includes the funding of community partnerships which
address social issues, the costs of providing public facilities to community
members who are not employees or dependants, the marginal value of land
or other assets transferred to community ownership, and income creation
schemes or mentoring/volunteering initiatives that do not have a principally
commercial justification.

Commercial initiatives include enterprise development and other community
initiatives/partnerships that also directly support the success of the Company
(such as supplier development). There must, however be a clear and primary
element of public benefit.

We prohibit the making of donations for political purposes to any politician,
political party or related organisation, an official of a political party or candidate
for political office in any circumstances either directly or through third parties.

Jobs created/sustained through enterprise development
initiatives in Chile
In Chile, Anglo American supports jobs through training and mentoring
programmes. On an annual basis, we report the number of entrepreneurs
who have been provided support through our local partner, TechnoServe.
The associated programmes are engaged in ongoing monitoring and data
is reported at the end of the reporting period.

Businesses supported through enterprise development
initiatives in South Africa
Anglo American supports a range of entrepreneurs and small and medium
enterprises in South Africa through the issuance of micro-finance loans.
Businesses supported are enterprises for which funding has been approved
and made available by the Zimele investment committee in the reporting year.

Local procurement measurement
Launched in 2010, our Local Procurement Policy provides a framework for
supporting development outcomes through targeted procurement initiatives.
This policy is further strengthened by region specific policies. Local procurement
strategies articulate the value to Anglo American and local communities.

The measurement of local procurement varies between operations, and is
informed by a combination of development outcomes and legal requirements.
Local procurement occurs on multiple levels, and often as a combination of
factors, including procurement from host, indigenous and previously
disadvantaged communities.

• Host communities: includes suppliers who have their main place of business

in the direct vicinity of the operation, as defined per region.

• Indigenous communities: includes First Nation-owned companies (De Beers

Canada), Aboriginal owned supplier businesses (Australia).

• Previously disadvantaged and marginalised groups: includes targeted
preferential procurement expenditure from identified beneficiary groups
e.g. Black owned businesses (South Africa).

In most instances, our local procurement initiatives also take into account
communities that may be affected by our operations –  specifically referred to
as Host Community Procurement, and aimed at ensuring maximum impact on
host communities in the direct vicinity of our operations. To improve accuracy
and provide a clear and focused approach to our reporting, and to ensure
maximum positive impact on our host community and local suppliers, we
started to redefine how we measure our support for local and host community
suppliers during 2019. In 2019, this new definition was rolled out in South Africa
and will be rolled out in the rest of the world in 2020. This process means that
our 2019 reporting numbers are not comparable to 2018. We expect to
harmonise the data in 2020.

(1) Data relates to subsidiaries and joint operations over which Anglo American has management
control. In 2018 and 2019, data excludes results from De Beers’ joint operations in Namibia
and Botswana. Prior years’ data includes results from De Beers’ joint operations in Namibia
and Botswana. See Anglo American plc Sustainability Report 2019 for the full list of entities
within the reporting scope.

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ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Introduction
When assessing and discussing the Group’s reported financial performance,
financial position and cash flows, management makes reference to Alternative
Performance Measures (APMs) of historical or future financial performance,
financial position or cash flows that are not defined or specified under
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

The APMs used by the Group fall into two categories:

• Financial APMs: These financial measures are usually derived from the

financial statements, prepared in accordance with IFRS. Certain financial
measures cannot be directly derived from the financial statements as they
contain additional information, such as financial information from earlier
periods or profit estimates or projections. The accounting policies applied
when calculating APMs are, where relevant and unless otherwise stated,
substantially the same as those disclosed in the Group’s Consolidated
financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018 with the exception
of the new accounting pronouncements disclosed in note 38.

• Non-financial APMs: These measures incorporate certain non-financial
information that management believes is useful when assessing the
performance of the Group.

APMs are not uniformly defined by all companies, including those in the Group’s
industry. Accordingly, the APMs used by the Group may not be comparable
with similarly titled measures and disclosures made by other companies.

APMs should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or as
superior to, measures of financial performance, financial position or cash flows
reported in accordance with IFRS.

Purpose
The Group uses APMs to improve the comparability of information between
reporting periods and business units, either by adjusting for uncontrollable
factors or special items which impact upon IFRS measures or, by aggregating
measures, to aid the user of the Annual Report in understanding the activity
taking place across the Group’s portfolio.

Their use is driven by characteristics particularly visible in the mining sector:

1. Earnings volatility: The Group mines and markets commodities and precious
metals and minerals. The sector is characterised by significant volatility in
earnings driven by movements in macroeconomic factors, primarily price and
foreign exchange. This volatility is outside the control of management and
can mask underlying changes in performance. As such, when comparing
year-on-year performance, management excludes certain items (such as
those classed as ‘special items’) to aid comparability and then quantifies and
isolates uncontrollable factors in order to improve understanding of the
controllable portion of variances.

2. Nature of investment: Investments in the sector typically occur over several
years and are large, requiring significant funding before generating cash.
These investments are often made with partners and the nature of the
Group’s ownership interest affects how the financial results of these
operations are reflected in the Group’s results e.g. whether full consolidation
(subsidiaries), consolidation of the Group’s attributable assets and liabilities
(joint operations) or equity accounted (associates and joint ventures).
Attributable metrics are therefore presented to help demonstrate the financial
performance and returns available to the Group, for investment and financing
activities, excluding the effect of different accounting treatments for different
ownership interests.

3. Portfolio complexity: The Group operates in a number of different, but

complementary commodities, precious metals and minerals. The cost, value
of and return from each saleable unit (e.g. tonne, pound, carat, ounce) can
differ materially between each business. This makes understanding both the
overall portfolio performance, and the relative performance of its constituent
parts on a like-for-like basis, more challenging. The Group therefore uses
composite APMs to provide a consistent metric to assess performance at the
portfolio level.

Consequently, APMs are used by the Board and management for planning and
reporting. A subset is also used by management in setting director and
management remuneration, such as attributable free cashflow prior to growth
capital expenditure. The measures are also used in discussions with the
investment analyst community and credit rating agencies.

Financial APMs

Group APM

Closest equivalent 
IFRS measure

Income statement

Adjustments to reconcile to primary statements

Rationale for adjustments

Group revenue

Revenue

• Revenue from associates and joint ventures

• Exclude the effect of different basis of

consolidation to aid comparability

Underlying
EBIT

Underlying
EBITDA

Underlying
earnings

Underlying
effective tax rate

Underlying
earnings 
per share

Profit/(loss) before net
finance income/
(costs) and tax

Profit/(loss) before net
finance income/
(costs) and tax

Profit/(loss) for the
financial year
attributable to equity
shareholders of the
Company

Income tax expense

• Operating and non-operating special items and

• Exclude the impact of certain items due to their

remeasurements

• Underlying EBIT from associates and joint ventures

size and nature to aid comparability
• Exclude the effect of different basis of

consolidation to aid comparability

• Operating and non-operating special items and

• Exclude the impact of certain items due to their

remeasurements

• Depreciation and amortisation
• Underlying EBITDA from associates and joint ventures

size and nature to aid comparability
• Exclude the effect of different basis of

consolidation to aid comparability

• Special items and remeasurements 

• Exclude the impact of certain items due to their

size and nature to aid comparability

• Tax related to special items and remeasurements 
• The Group’s share of associates’ and joint ventures’ profit

before tax, before special items and remeasurements, and tax
expense, before special items and remeasurements

• Exclude the impact of certain items due to their

size and nature to aid comparability
• Exclude the effect of different basis of

consolidation to aid comparability

Earnings per share

• Special items and remeasurements

• Exclude the impact of certain items due to their

size and nature to aid comparability

• Exclude non-mining revenue and EBITDA to

show a margin for mining operations only which
provides a relevant comparison to peers

Mining EBITDA
margin

Operating profit
margin

• Revenue from associates and joint ventures
• Operating and non-operating special items and

remeasurements

• Underlying EBIT from associates and joint ventures
• Adjustment to Debswana to reflect as a 50/50 joint operation
• Exclusion of third-party sales, purchases and trading activity

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Group APM

Balance sheet

Net debt

Attributable
ROCE

Cash flow

Capital
expenditure
(capex)

Closest equivalent 
IFRS measure

Adjustments to reconcile to primary statements

Rationale for adjustments

Borrowings less cash
and related hedges

• Debit valuation adjustment

• Exclude the impact of accounting adjustments

from the net debt obligation of the Group

No direct equivalent

• Non-controlling interests’ share of capital employed and

• Exclude the effect of different basis of

underlying EBIT

consolidation to aid comparability

• Average of opening and closing attributable capital employed

Expenditure on
property, plant and
equipment

• Cash flows from derivatives related to capital expenditure
• Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
• Direct funding for capital expenditure from non-controlling

• To reflect the net attributable cost of capital
expenditure taking into account economic
hedges

Attributable free
cash flow

Cash flows from
operations

interests

• Reimbursement of capital expenditure

• Capital expenditure
• Cash tax paid
• Dividends from associates, joint ventures and financial

asset investments

• Net interest paid
• Dividends to non-controlling interests
• Capital repayment of lease obligations

• To measure the amount of cash available to

finance returns to shareholders or growth after
servicing debt, providing a return to minority
shareholders and meeting existing
capex commitments

Group revenue
Group revenue includes the Group’s attributable share of associates’ and joint
ventures’ revenue. A reconciliation to ‘Revenue’, the closest equivalent IFRS
measure to Group revenue, is provided within note 2 to the Consolidated
financial statements.

Underlying earnings per share
Basic and diluted underlying earnings per share are calculated as underlying
earnings divided by the basic or diluted shares in issue. The calculation of
underlying earnings per share is disclosed within note 3 to the Consolidated
financial statements.

Underlying EBIT
Underlying EBIT is ‘Operating profit/(loss)’ presented before special items and
remeasurements(1) and includes the Group’s attributable share of associates’
and joint ventures’ underlying EBIT. Underlying EBIT of associates and joint
ventures is the Group’s attributable share of associates’ and joint ventures’
revenue less operating costs before special items and remeasurements(1) of
associates and joint ventures.

Mining EBITDA margin
The Mining EBITDA margin is derived from the Group’s underlying EBITDA as
a percentage of Group Revenue, adjusted to exclude certain items to better
reflect the performance of the Group’s mining business. The Mining EBITDA
margin reflects Debswana accounting treatment as a 50/50 joint operation,
excludes third-party sales, purchases and trading and excludes Platinum Group
Metals’ purchase of concentrate.

A reconciliation to ‘Profit/(loss) before net finance income/(costs) and tax’, the
closest equivalent IFRS measure to underlying EBIT, is provided within note 2 to
the Consolidated financial statements.

Underlying EBITDA
Underlying EBITDA is underlying EBIT before depreciation and amortisation and
includes the Group’s attributable share of associates’ and joint ventures’
underlying EBIT before depreciation and amortisation.

A reconciliation to ‘Profit/(loss) before net finance income/(costs) and tax’, the
closest equivalent IFRS measure to underlying EBITDA, is provided within note 2
to the Consolidated financial statements.

Underlying earnings
Underlying earnings is ‘Profit/(loss) for the financial year attributable to equity
shareholders of the Company’ before special items and remeasurements(1) and
is therefore presented after net finance costs, income tax expense and non-
controlling interests.

A reconciliation to ‘Profit/(loss) for the financial year attributable to equity
shareholders of the Company’, the closest equivalent IFRS measure to
underlying earnings, is provided within note 2 to the Consolidated
financial statements.

Underlying effective tax rate
The underlying effective tax rate equates to the income tax expense, before
special items and remeasurements(1) and including the Group’s share of
associates’ and joint ventures’ tax before special items and remeasurements(1),
divided by profit before tax before special items and remeasurements(1) and
including the Group’s share of associates’ and joint ventures’ profit before tax
before special items and remeasurements(1).

A reconciliation to ‘Income tax expense’, the closest equivalent IFRS measure to
underlying effective tax rate, is provided within note 5 to the Consolidated
financial statements.

(1) Special items and remeasurements are defined in note 8 to the Consolidated

financial statements.

US$ million (unless otherwise stated)

Underlying EBITDA

Group Revenue

Margin

Adjustments for:

2019

10,006

31,825

2018

9,161

30,196

31%

30%

Debswana adjustment to reflect as a 50/50 joint

operation

Exclude third-party purchases, trading activity

and processing(1)

Mining EBITDA margin(2)

2%

9%

42%

5%

6%

42%

(1) Third-party purchases, trading activity and processing consists of Platinum Group Metals’
purchase of concentrate, third-party sales and purchases and the impact of third-party
trading activity.

(2) Percentages are presented to the nearest whole number.

Net debt
Net debt is calculated as total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents
(including derivatives which provide an economic hedge of net debt, see
note 22, before taking into account the effect of debit valuation adjustments
explained in note 20). A reconciliation to the Consolidated balance sheet is
provided within note 20 to the Consolidated financial statements.

Capital expenditure (capex)
Capital expenditure is defined as cash expenditure on property, plant and
equipment, including related derivatives, and is presented net of proceeds from
disposal of property, plant and equipment and includes direct funding for capital
expenditure from non-controlling interests and reimbursement of capital
expenditure in order to match more closely the way in which it is managed.
A reconciliation to ‘Expenditure on property, plant and equipment’, the closest
equivalent IFRS measure to capital expenditure, is provided within note 12 to
the Consolidated financial statements.

Operating cash flows generated by operations that have not yet reached
commercial production are also included in capital expenditure. However,
capital expenditure is also periodically shown on an underlying basis i.e. before
inclusion of capitalised operating cash flows. Where this occurs, the measure is
footnoted as such.

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Sustaining capital
Sustaining capital is calculated as capital expenditure excluding capitalised
operating cash flows and growth projects. Expenditure on growth projects in
2019 principally related to Quellaveco and construction of a greenfield synthetic
diamond plant in Oregon (De Beers) (2018: Quellaveco and the acquisition of
Peregrine Diamonds). The Group uses sustaining capital as a measure to
provide additional information to understand the capital needed to sustain the
current production base of existing assets.

Attributable return on capital employed (ROCE)
ROCE is a ratio that measures the efficiency and profitability of a company’s
capital investments. Attributable ROCE displays how effectively assets are
generating profit on invested capital for the equity shareholders of the Company.
It is calculated as attributable underlying EBIT divided by average attributable
capital employed.

Attributable underlying EBIT excludes the underlying EBIT of 
non-controlling interests.

Capital employed is defined as net assets excluding net debt and financial asset
investments. Attributable capital employed excludes capital employed of non-
controlling interests. Average attributable capital employed is calculated by
adding the opening and closing attributable capital employed for the relevant
period and dividing by two.

Attributable ROCE is also used as an incentive measure in executives’
remuneration and is predicated upon the achievement of ROCE targets in the
final year of a three year performance period. It is one of the performance
measures used in LTIP 17 and LTIP 18 and is proposed to be used in LTIP 19.

A reconciliation to ‘Profit/(loss) before net finance income/(costs) and tax’, the
closest equivalent IFRS measure to underlying EBIT, is provided within note 2 to
the Consolidated financial statements. A reconciliation to ‘Net assets’, the
closest equivalent IFRS measure to capital employed, is provided within note 9
to the Consolidated financial statements. The table below reconciles underlying
EBIT and capital employed to attributable underlying EBIT and average
attributable capital employed by segment.

Attributable ROCE %

2019

2018

2

16

38

31

26

20

n/a

19

8

22

15

3

67

28

n/a

19

2019

Less: 
Non-
controlling
interests’
share of
closing
capital
employed

(1,234)

(2,838)

(640)

(1,202)

(66)

—

—

Closing
attributable
capital
employed

Average
attributable
capital
employed

7,566

5,400

3,405

7,161

3,721

2,305

38

7,365

4,867

3,411

6,480

3,894

2,348

(8)

Attributable
underlying
EBIT

Opening
attributable
capital
employed

Closing
capital
employed

142

757

1,301

2,019

1,008

471

(219)

5,479

7,164

4,334

3,416

5,799

4,066

2,390

(51)

8,800

8,238

4,045

8,363

3,787

2,305

38

27,118

35,576

(5,980)

29,596

28,357

Less: 
Non-
controlling
interests’
share of
closing capital
employed

(1,185)

(2,129)

(642)

(1,130)

(65)

—

—

8,349

6,463

4,058

6,929

4,131

2,390

(51)

2018

Closing
attributable
capital
employed

Average
attributable
capital
employed

7,164

4,334

3,416

5,799

4,066

2,390

(51)

7,567

4,247

3,628

6,072

3,677

2,377

(146)

27,422

32,269

(5,151)

27,118

Attributable
underlying
EBIT

Opening
attributable
capital
employed

Closing capital
employed

590

931

529

179

2,478

674

(226)

5,155

7,970

4,159

3,841

6,345

3,287

2,364

(241)

27,725

De Beers

Copper

Platinum Group Metals

Iron Ore

Coal

Nickel and Manganese

Corporate and other

US$ million

De Beers

Copper

Platinum Group Metals

Iron Ore

Coal

Nickel and Manganese

Corporate and other

US$ million

De Beers

Copper

Platinum Group Metals

Iron Ore

Coal

Nickel and Manganese

Corporate and other

Less: 
Non-
controlling
interests’
share of
underlying
EBIT

(26)

(203)

(371)

(933)

(2)

(6)

10

(1,531)

Less: 
Non-
controlling
interests’
share of
underlying
EBIT

(104)

(303)

(176)

(568)

(60)

(11)

—

(1,222)

Underlying
EBIT

168

960

1,672

2,952

1,010

477

(229)

7,010

Underlying
EBIT

694

1,234

705

747

2,538

685

(226)

6,377

Attributable free cash flow
Attributable free cash flow is calculated as ‘Cash flows from operations’ plus
dividends received from associates, joint ventures and financial asset
investments, less capital expenditure, less tax cash payments excluding tax
payments relating to disposals, less net interest paid including interest on
derivatives hedging net debt, less dividends paid to non-controlling interests.

A reconciliation of ‘Cash flows from operations’, the closest equivalent IFRS
measure, is provided on page 54 of the Group Financial Review.

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Non-financial APMs
Some of our measures are not reconciled to IFRS either because they include non-financial information, because there is no meaningful IFRS comparison or the
purpose of the measure is not typically covered by IFRS.

Group APM

Category

Purpose

Copper equivalent production

Portfolio complexity Communicate production/revenue generation movements in a single comparable measure

removing the impact of price

Unit cost

Earnings volatility

Express cost of producing one unit of saleable product

Copper equivalent unit cost

Portfolio complexity Communicate the cost of production per unit in a single comparable measure for the portfolio

Productivity

Portfolio complexity Highlight efficiency in generating revenue per employee

Volume and cash cost improvements

Earnings volatility

Quantify year-on-year underlying EBITDA improvement removing the impact of major
uncontrollable factors

Three variables are normalised, in the results of subsidiaries and joint
operations, for:

• Price: The movement in price between comparative periods is removed by
multiplying current year sales volume by the movement in realised price for
each product group.

• Foreign exchange: The year-on-year movement in exchange is removed from
the current year non-US dollar cost base i.e. costs are restated at prior year
foreign exchange rates. The non-US dollar cash cost base excludes costs
which are price linked (e.g. purchase of concentrate from third party platinum
providers, third party diamond purchases).

• Inflation: CPI is removed from cash costs, restating these costs at the pricing

level of the base year.

The remaining variances in the underlying EBITDA waterfall are in real US dollar
terms for the base year i.e. for a waterfall comparing 2019 with 2018, the sales
volume and cash cost variances exclude the impact of price, foreign exchange
and CPI and are hence in real 2018 terms. This allows the user of the waterfall
to understand the underlying real movement in sales volumes and cash costs
on a consistent basis.

Copper equivalent production
Copper equivalent production, expressed as copper equivalent tonnes, shows
changes in underlying production volume. It is calculated by expressing each
commodity’s volume as revenue, subsequently converting the revenue into
copper equivalent units by dividing by the copper price (per tonne). Long-term
forecast prices (and foreign exchange rates where appropriate) are used, in
order that period-on-period comparisons exclude any impact for movements
in price.

When calculating copper equivalent production, all volumes relating to domestic
sales are excluded, as are sales from non-mining activities. Volume from
projects in pre-commercial production are included.

Unit cost
Unit cost is the direct cash cost including direct cash support costs incurred in
producing one unit of saleable production.

For bulk products (coal, iron ore), unit costs shown are FOB i.e. cost on board
at port. For base metals (copper, nickel), they are shown at C1 i.e. after
inclusion of by-product credits and logistics costs. For platinum and diamonds,
unit costs include all direct expensed cash costs incurred i.e. excluding, among
other things, market development activity, corporate overhead etc. Platinum
Group Metals unit costs exclude by-product credits. Royalties are excluded
from all unit cost calculations.

Copper equivalent unit cost
Copper equivalent unit cost is the cost incurred to produce one tonne of copper
equivalent. Only the cost incurred in mined output from subsidiaries and joint
operations is included, representing direct costs in the Consolidated income
statement controllable by the Group. Costs and volumes from associates and
joint ventures are excluded, as are those from operations that are not yet in
commercial production, that deliver domestic production, and those associated
with third party volume purchases of diamonds and platinum concentrate.

When calculating copper equivalent unit cost, unit costs for each commodity
are multiplied by relevant production, combined and then divided by the total
copper equivalent production, to get a copper equivalent unit cost i.e. the cost
of mining one tonne of copper equivalent. The metric is in US dollars and, where
appropriate, long-term foreign exchange rates are used to convert from local
currency to US dollars.

Productivity
The Group’s productivity measure calculates the copper equivalent production
generated per employee. It is a measure that represents how well headcount is
driving revenue. It is calculated by dividing copper equivalent production by the
average direct headcount from consolidated mining operations in a given year.

Volume and cash cost improvements
The Group uses an underlying EBITDA waterfall to understand its year-on-year
underlying EBITDA performance. The waterfall isolates the impact of
uncontrollable factors in order that the real year-on-year improvement in
performance can be seen by the user.

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PRODUCTION STATISTICS

The figures below include the entire output of consolidated entities and the Group’s attributable share of joint operations, associates and joint ventures where
applicable, except for De Beers’ joint operations which are quoted on a 100% basis.(1)

2019

2018

12,462
10,792
23,254
1,292
408
1,700
1,922
—
1,922
3,479
421
3,900
30,776

30.9
29.2
10

87,253,200
54,133,100
1.19
565,400
565,400
248,800
389,200
335,000
65,915,300
42,008,400
0.83
39,000
296,000
54,200
12,128,100
7,438,500
0.93
54,200

122,000
118,600
638,000
614,300
643,900
619,500
349,000

11,896
12,236
24,132
1,436
572
2,008
4,249
433
4,682
3,539
936
4,475
35,297

33.7
31.7
10

51,886,400
49,470,500
1.29
559,100
559,100
246,000
422,200
369,500
59,207,400
50,583,000
0.76
39,000
330,500
52,700
11,613,200
7,598,200
0.85
52,700

142,600
139,200
668,300
644,500
671,600
647,700
178,400

De Beers
Carats recovered (’000 carats) 100% basis (unless otherwise stated)
Jwaneng
Orapa(2)
Botswana
Debmarine Namibia
Namdeb (land operations)
Namibia
Venetia
Voorspoed
South Africa
Gahcho Kué (51% basis)
Victor
Canada
Total carats recovered
Sales volumes

Total sales volume (100%) (Mct)(3)
Consolidated sales volume (Mct)(3)
Number of Sights (sales cycles)

Copper (tonnes) on a contained metal basis unless stated otherwise(4)
Collahuasi 100% basis (Anglo American share 44%)
Ore mined
Ore processed – Sulphide
Ore grade processed – Sulphide (% TCu)(5)
Production – Copper in concentrate
Total copper production for Collahuasi
Anglo American’s share of copper production for Collahuasi(6)
Anglo American Sur(7)
Los Bronces mine(7)
Ore mined
Ore processed – Sulphide
Ore grade processed – Sulphide (% TCu)(5)
Production – Copper cathode
Production – Copper in concentrate
El Soldado mine(7)
Ore mined
Ore processed – Sulphide
Ore grade processed – Sulphide (% TCu)(5)
Production – Copper in concentrate
Chagres Smelter(7)
Ore smelted
Production
Total copper production(8)
Total payable copper production
Total sales volumes
Total payable sales volumes
Third party sales(9)

See page 234 for footnotes.

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Platinum
Produced platinum (’000 troy oz)
Own-mined
Mogalakwena
Amandelbult
Unki
Mototolo(10)
Joint operations(10)
Union and other
Purchase of concentrate
Joint operations(10)
Associates(11)
Third party purchase of concentrate
Purchase of concentrate now under tolling arrangements
Palladium
Produced palladium (’000 troy oz)
Own-mined
Mogalakwena
Amandelbult
Unki
Mototolo(10)
Joint operations(10)
Union and other
Purchase of concentrate
Joint operations(10)
Associates(11)
Third party purchase of concentrate
Purchase of concentrate now under tolling arrangements
Refined production
Platinum (’000 troy oz)
Palladium (’000 troy oz)
Rhodium (’000 troy oz)
Gold (’000 troy oz)
Nickel (tonnes)
Copper (tonnes)
4E Head grade (g/tonne milled)(12)
Platinum sales volumes – own-mined and purchase of concentrate(13)
Palladium sales volumes – own-mined and purchase of concentrate(13)

Iron Ore production by product (tonnes)
Kumba Iron Ore
Lump
Fines

Iron Ore production by mine (tonnes)
Sishen
Kolomela
Kumba sales volumes
Export iron ore(14)
Domestic iron ore
Minas-Rio production
Pellet feed (wet basis)
Minas-Rio sales volumes
Export – pellet feed (wet basis)

Coal production by product (tonnes)
Metallurgical Coal(15)
Metallurgical – Export Coking
Metallurgical – Export PCI
Thermal – Export
South Africa
Thermal – Export(16)
Thermal – Domestic (Other)(17)
Thermal – Domestic (Eskom)(18)
Thermal – Domestic (Isibonelo)
Cerrejón
Thermal – Export
Total coal production

See page 234 for footnotes.

2019

2018

2,050.6
1,378.2
517.5
453.6
89.4
112.0
205.7
—
672.4
205.7
—
466.7
—

1,385.9
1,049.2
557.9
208.9
79.2
68.7
134.5
—
336.7
134.5
—
202.2
—

2,210.9
1,480.5
293.4
105.6
23,000
14,200
3.61
2,215.1
1,520.7

2,020.5
1,323.6
495.1
442.7
85.9
17.5
270.8
11.6
696.9
270.8
220.2
205.9
464.2

1,379.0
1,013.5
540.9
205.1
75.5
10.9
176.0
5.2
365.5
175.9
90.2
99.4
231.8

2,402.4
1,501.8
292.8
105.5
23,100
14,300
3.48
2,424.2
1,513.1

42,387,700
28,510,100
13,877,600

43,105,700
29,171,500
13,934,200

29,174,400
13,213,300

29,246,000
13,859,700

39,793,500
2,180,200

39,965,700
3,291,100

23,114,900

3,382,000

22,927,000

3,216,800

24,262,900
18,957,100
3,895,100
1,410,700
27,841,500
17,795,600
6,044,200
—
4,001,700

23,211,700
18,798,400
3,032,000
1,381,300
32,050,900
18,358,600
6,268,900
2,825,600
4,597,800

8,586,100
60,690,500

10,219,900
65,482,500

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OTHER INFORMATION PRODUCTION STATISTICS

Coal production by mine (tonnes)
Metallurgical Coal(15)
Capcoal (incl. Grasstree)
Dawson
Grosvenor
Jellinbah
Moranbah North
South Africa
Goedehoop
Greenside
Zibulo
Khwezela(19)
Mafube
Other(17)
Eskom tied operations(18)
Isibonelo
Cerrejón
Carbones del Cerrejón
Total coal production

Coal sales volumes (tonnes)
Metallurgical Coal
Metallurgical – Export(20)
Thermal – Export
South Africa
Thermal – Export(16)
Thermal – Domestic (Other)(17)
Thermal – Domestic (Eskom)(18)
Thermal – Domestic (Isibonelo)
Third party sales
Cerrejón
Thermal – Export

Nickel and Manganese (tonnes) unless stated otherwise(21)
Barro Alto
Ore mined
Ore processed
Ore grade processed – %Ni
Production
Codemin
Ore mined
Ore processed
Ore grade processed – %Ni
Production
Total Nickel segment nickel production
Sales volumes
Samancor
Manganese ore(22)
Manganese alloys(22)(23)
Samancor sales volumes
Manganese ore
Manganese alloys
Total Manganese production(24)
Sales volumes(24)

2019

2018

24,262,900
6,264,200
3,907,500
4,721,900
3,220,900
6,148,400
27,841,500
6,066,300
4,845,900
5,359,300
5,760,800
1,807,500

4,001,700
8,586,100
8,586,100
60,690,500

23,211,700
5,926,800
3,379,500
3,763,500
3,379,900
6,762,000
32,050,900
5,441,600
4,451,700
6,376,800
5,532,100
1,144,600
— 1,680,700
— 2,825,600
4,597,800
10,219,900
10,219,900
65,482,500

22,380,600
1,807,600

21,982,800
1,565,300

18,148,400
5,279,000

4,488,500
10,920,200

18,306,600
5,698,600
— 2,825,600
4,586,600
9,503,500

8,773,800

10,129,400

4,075,600
2,265,700
1.69
33,900

4,667,200
2,264,200
1.71
33,500

40,300
570,500
1.65
8,700
42,600
41,700

8,400
581,400
1.66
8,800
42,300
43,100

3,513,400
137,200

3,606,500
156,800

3,610,600
132,500
3,650,600
3,743,100

3,534,500
161,100
3,763,300
3,695,600

(1) De Beers Group production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kué joint operation

(13) Sales from own mined and purchased concentrate, excludes refined metal purchased from

which is on an attributable 51% basis.

third parties.

(2) Orapa constitutes the Orapa Regime which includes Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa.
(3) Consolidated sales volumes exclude De Beers Group’s joint arrangement partners’ 50%
proportionate share of sales to entities outside De Beers Group from Diamond Trading
Company Botswana and the Namibia Diamond Trading Company, which are included in total
sales volume (100% basis).

(4) Excludes copper production from the Platinum Group Metals business unit. 
(5) TCu = total copper.
(6) Anglo American’s share of Collahuasi production is 44%.
(7) Anglo American ownership interest of Anglo American Sur is 50.1%. Production is stated at

100% as Anglo American consolidates Anglo American Sur.

(8) Total copper production includes Anglo American’s 44% interest in Collahuasi.
(9) Relates to sales of copper not produced by Anglo American operations.
(10) The joint operations are Modikwa and Kroondal. Platinum owns 50% of these operations,
which is presented under ‘Own-mined’ production, and purchases the remaining 50% of
production, which is presented under ‘Purchase of concentrate’. Mototolo is 100% owned
from 1 November 2018.

(11) Associates are PGM’s 33% interest in BRPM until its sale effective 11 December 2018.
(12) 4E: the grade measured as the combined content of: platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold,

excludes tolled material.

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(14) Sales volumes differ to Kumba’s standalone Q4 results due to sales to other Group

companies.
Includes Thermal – Export production from Australia.

(15)

(16) Thermal export – Includes export primary production, secondary production sold into export

markets, production sold domestically at export parity pricing and pre-commercial production
volumes from Navigation section of Khwezela.

(17) Thermal domestic – Other is product sold domestically excluding Eskom-tied and Isibonelo

production.

(18) The sale of the Eskom-tied operations was completed on 1 March 2018.
(19)
Includes pre-commercial production volumes from Navigation section.
Includes both hard coking coal and PCI sales volumes.

(20)

(21) Excludes nickel production from the Platinum Group Metals business unit.
(22) Saleable production.
(23) Production includes medium carbon ferro-manganese.
(24) Production and sales includes ore and alloy.

OTHER INFORMATION PRODUCTION STATISTICS

QUARTERLY PRODUCTION STATISTICS

31 December 
2019

30 September
2019

30 June 
2019

31 March
2019

31 December 
2018

31 December 2019 v
30 September 2019

31 December 2019 v
30 December 2018

Quarter ended

% Change (Quarter ended)

De Beers

Carats recovered (’000 carats)
100% basis(1)
Diamonds

7,787

7,439

7,699

7,852

9,128

Copper (tonnes)(2)(3)

158,800

158,900

159,100

161,100

183,500

Produced ounces platinum (’000 troy oz)(4)
Produced ounces palladium (’000 troy oz)(4)
Platinum refined production(4)
Platinum (’000 troy oz)

Palladium (’000 troy oz)

Rhodium (’000 troy oz)

Gold (’000 troy oz)

Nickel refined (tonnes)

Copper refined (tonnes)

Iron Ore (tonnes)

Iron ore – Kumba

Iron ore – Minas-Rio

Coal (tonnes)

Australia

Metallurgical – Export

Thermal – Export

South Africa
Thermal export(5)
Thermal domestic – Other(6)
Thermal domestic – Isibonelo

Cerrejón

Thermal – Export

Nickel and Manganese (tonnes)
Nickel(7)
Manganese ore(8)
Manganese alloys(8)(9)

531.7

360.4

629.7

396.6

90.8

32.4

6,400

4,100

526.8

351.8

578.6

362.1

66.5

27.9

6,800

3,400

520.3

347.2

590.9

428.2

84.1

21.3

5,600

3,500

471.9

326.6

411.7

293.6

52.0

24.0

4,200

3,200

485.4

328.5

770.9

493.8

91.3

27.9

6,700

4,200

11,806,100

10,521,300

10,544,000

9,516,300

10,170,200

6,163,600

6,126,100

5,915,500

4,909,700

226,700

6,283,600

6,568,900

5,843,500

4,156,200

5,647,100

389,200

437,900

245,200

338,500

427,600

4,515,100

4,288,400

4,575,000

4,417,000

4,537,100

1,764,900

1,568,000

1,592,000

1,119,200

1,923,600

745,900

1,053,300

1,031,600

1,171,000

1,368,900

2,314,900

2,055,100

2,016,900

2,199,300

2,356,500

11,700

902,900

31,600

11,300

910,400

29,200

9,800

826,100

41,200

9,800

874,000

35,200

11,400

971,900

38,000

(1) De Beers Group production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kué joint operation which is on an attributable 51% basis.
(2) Excludes copper production from the Platinum Group Metals business unit.
(3) Copper segment attributable production.
(4) Production excluding volumes previously purchased as concentrate which have transitioned to a tolling arrangement.
(5) Thermal export – Includes export primary production, secondary production sold into export markets and production sold domestically at export parity pricing.
(6) Thermal domestic – Other is product sold domestically excluding Isibonelo production. The sale of the Eskom-tied operations was completed on 1 March 2018.
(7) Excludes nickel production from the Platinum Group Metals business unit.
(8) Saleable production.
(9) Production includes medium carbon ferro-manganese.

5%

0%

1%

2%

9%

10%

37%

16%

(6)%

21%

12%

1%

(4)%

(11)%

5%

13%

(29)%

13%

4%

(1)%

8%

(15)%

(13)%

10%

10%

(18)%

(20)%

(1)%

16%

(4)%

(2)%

16%

n/a

11%

(9)%

—

(8)%

(46)%

(2)%

3%

(7)%

(17)%

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2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

4

0.017

2.21

1.36

39

17.7

87

209

63

24

65

2.3

1.2

1.2

5.1

114

2

5

0.024

2.66

1.63

101

16.2

84

227

64

21

65

2.4

0.7

1.2

5.8

82

2

9

0.035

3.17

1.68

96

18.0

97

306

69

18

66

2.3

0.7

1.4

4.0

88

2

11

0.038

3.55

1.87

111

17.9

106

296

80

15

62

2.2

7.1

1.8

3.5

84

3

6

0.018

4.66

2.35

159

18.3

106

339

91

n/a

60

1.9

3.5

1.4

4.2

124

6

65,548

132,082

64,830

125,095

64,291

120,812

62,447

116,298

62,394

110,780

—

1

1

—

—

—

1

1

—

—

3.07

1.15

0.91

2.50

2.06

1.48

6.20

1.56

2.75

0.17

1

—

n/a

2

—

—

—

2

—

—

2.48

1.03

n/a

3.00

1.80

2.14

9.04

1.87

3.03

1.85

—

—

n/a

6

—

—

—

3

—

—

1.90

1.22

n/a

4.52

3.23

1.30

12.19

1.77

1.67

2.53

2

—

n/a

7

2

—

—

—

—

—

2.05

3.27

n/a

5.28

3.90

1.57

5.59

1.45

2.43

1.81

—

—

n/a

2

—

1

1

1

—

—

2.63

2.57

n/a

7.59

4.50

2.07

5.79

2.34

3.52

1.95

OTHER INFORMATION

NON-FINANCIAL DATA

Anglo American plc data
Safety(1)
Work-related fatalities
Fatal-injury frequency rate (FIFR)(2)
Total recordable case frequency rate (TRCFR)(2)
Lost-time injury frequency rate (LTIFR)(2)
Occupational health(1)
New cases of occupational disease (NCOD)(2)
Environment(1)
Total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Mt CO2e)
Total energy consumed (million GJ)(2)
Total water withdrawals (million m3)(2)
People(3)
Number of employees (’000)(4)
Women in senior management (%)(5)
Historically Disadvantaged South Africans in management (%)(6)
Resignations (%)(7)
Redundancies (%)(8)
Dismissals (%)(9)
Other reasons for leaving (%)(10)
Social
CSI spend (total in US$ million)(11)
CSI spend (% of underlying EBIT)(11)
Businesses supported through enterprise development initiatives(12)
Jobs created/maintained through enterprise development programmes(12)

Select Business Unit data
Safety(1)
Work-related fatalities – De Beers

Work-related fatalities – Copper Chile
Work-related fatalities – Copper Peru(13)
Work-related fatalities – PGMs

Work-related fatalities – Iron Ore – Kumba

Work-related fatalities – Iron Ore – IOB

Work-related fatalities – Coal – Metallurgical Coal

Work-related fatalities – Coal – Thermal Coal South Africa

Work-related fatalities – Nickel

Work-related fatalities – Corporate and Other

TRCFR – De Beers

TRCFR – Copper Chile
TRCFR – Copper Peru(13)
TRCFR – PGMs

TRCFR – Iron Ore – Kumba

TRCFR – Iron Ore – IOB

TRCFR – Coal – Metallurgical Coal

TRCFR – Coal – Thermal Coal South Africa

TRCFR – Nickel

TRCFR – Corporate and Other

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OTHER INFORMATION NON-FINANCIAL DATA

Environment(1)
GHG emissions – Mt CO2e – De Beers

GHG emissions – Mt CO2e – Copper Chile
GHG emissions – Mt CO2e – Copper Peru(13)
GHG emissions – Mt CO2e – PGMs

GHG emissions – Mt CO2e – Iron Ore – Kumba

GHG emissions – Mt CO2e – Iron Ore – IOB

GHG emissions – Mt CO2e – Coal – Metallurgical Coal

GHG emissions – Mt CO2e – Coal – Thermal Coal South Africa

GHG emissions – Mt CO2e – Nickel

GHG emissions – Mt CO2e – Corporate and Other

Energy consumption – million GJ – De Beers

Energy consumption – million GJ – Copper Chile
Energy consumption – million GJ – Copper Peru(13)
Energy consumption – million GJ – PGMs

Energy consumption – million GJ – Iron Ore – Kumba

Energy consumption – million GJ – Iron Ore – IOB

Energy consumption – million GJ – Coal – Metallurgical Coal

Energy consumption – million GJ – Coal – Thermal Coal South Africa

Energy consumption – million GJ – Nickel

Energy consumption – million GJ – Corporate and Other
Total water withdrawals – million m3 – De Beers
Total water withdrawals – million m3 – Copper Chile
Total water withdrawals – million m3 – Copper Peru(13)
Total water withdrawals – million m3 – PGMs
Total water withdrawals – million m3 – Iron Ore – Kumba
Total water withdrawals – million m3 – Iron Ore – IOB
Total water withdrawals – million m3 – Coal – Metallurgical Coal
Total water withdrawals – million m3 – Coal – Thermal Coal South Africa
Total water withdrawals – million m3 – Nickel
Total water withdrawals – million m3 – Corporate and Other
People(3)
Number of employees – De Beers

Number of employees – Copper Chile
Number of employees – Copper Peru(13)
Number of employees – PGMs

Number of employees – Iron Ore – Kumba

Number of employees – Iron Ore – IOB

Number of employees – Coal – Metallurgical Coal

Number of employees – Coal – Thermal Coal South Africa

Number of employees – Nickel

Number of employees – Corporate and Other

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

0.48

1.17

0.15

4.44

1.00

0.20

8.17

0.90

1.23

0.01

4.5

12.3

2.0

20.1

8.8

5.1

10.1

3.5

20.2

0.1

21.9

21.7

0.6

25.1

33.3

28.8

18.2

52.8

6.3

0.4

0.56

1.32

n/a

4.12

0.96

0.09

6.85

1.00

1.21

0.01

5.8

13.4

n/a

20.0

8.9

1.8

9.0

4.1

20.0

0.9

42.6

29.5

n/a

24.4

32.2

28.3

23.4

38.1

8.0

0.9

1.85

1.23

n/a

4.61

1.00

0.19

6.37

1.45

1.22

0.04

15.7

13.1

n/a

21.5

8.9

4.5

7.6

6.0

19.8

0.4

105.6

35.0

n/a

26.5

35.9

28.7

16.9

49.5

7.5

0.1

9,000

4,000

300

10,000

4,000

n/a

10,000

4,000

n/a

1.85

1.10

n/a

5.58

0.95

0.17

5.47

1.43

1.19

0.03

16.4

12.8

n/a

24.6

8.5

4.2

10.1

5.8

20.3

0.4

2.02

1.43

n/a

5.88

1.20

0.17

5.30

1.49

0.65

0.06

17.2

15.5

n/a

25.2

11.1

3.5

12.3

5.4

12.5

0.5

104.0

123.8

40.1

n/a

36.4

34.0

17.4

23.2

28.6

5.2

0.2

9,000

4,000

n/a

39.2

n/a

42.0

39.6

20.6

26.2

29.4

4.6

0.2

11,000

5,000

n/a

31,000

33,000

36,000

45,000

48,000

6,000

3,000

2,000

5,000

1,000

2,000

6,000

2,000

2,000

5,000

1,000

1,000

6,000

2,000

1,000

8,000

1,000

1,000

5,000

2,000

2,000

8,000

2,000

3,000

8,000

2,000

3,000

8,000

2,000

4,000

(1) Data relates to subsidiaries and joint operations over which Anglo American has management control. In 2018 and 2019, data excludes De Beers’ joint operations in Namibia and Botswana.
Prior years’ data includes De Beers’ joint operations in Namibia and Botswana. See page 88 of the Anglo American plc Sustainability Report 2019 for the full list of entities within the reporting
scope. Divested businesses are included up until the point of divestment. 

(2) See pages 226-227 for definitions and change in basis of calculation. 
(3) Excludes Other Mining and Industrial. 
(4) Average number of employees, excluding contractors and associates' and joint ventures' employees, and including a share of employees within joint operations. 
(5) Female representation within the Group Management Committee and those reporting to the committee. 
(6) Historically Disadvantaged South African employees within bands seven and above divided by the total number of South African employees in bands seven and above. 
(7) The number of people who resigned as a percentage of the total work force excluding contractors. 
(8) The number of people who have been retrenched as a percentage of total work force excluding contractors. 
(9) The number of people who have been dismissed or have resigned to avoid dismissal, as a percentage of total work force excluding contractors. 
(10) The number of people who left for reasons other than those shown above, for example retirement, ill health and death, as a percentage of total work force excluding contractors. 
(11) CSI spend is the sum of donations for charitable purposes and community investment (which includes cash and in-kind donations and staff time) as well as investments in commercial initiatives

with public benefit (such as enterprise development). Included within the CSI expenditure figure for 2019 is expenditure relating to Zimele of $4.2 million (2018: $2.3 million). 

(12) Figures are presented on a cumulative basis since 2008. 
(13) Comparative data for Quellaveco is not presented as the project only reached a full year of development in 2019.

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OTHER INFORMATION

DISCLOSURES RELATED TO THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TCFD

Anglo American’s response to the risks posed by climate change is multi-disciplinary and is covered throughout our reporting suite – from the Integrated Annual
Report to climate change: our plans, policies and progress, published in 2017 and revised in 2019.

The table below offers guidance on where to find information relating to each of the TCFD’s recommendations.

Governance
Disclose the organisation’s governance around climate-related risks and opportunities.

Recommended disclosures

References

a) Describe the Board’s oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities.

b) Describe management’s role in assessing and managing climate-related risks

and opportunities.

Climate change: Our plans, policies and progress (2017), pages 6-7. 
Climate change, Integrated Annual Report 2019, pages 96 and 101.

Climate change: Our plans, policies and progress (2017), page 7. 
Our Material Matters, Integrated Annual Report 2019, page 13.

Strategy
Disclose the actual and potential impacts of climate-related risks and opportunities on the organisation’s businesses, strategy, and financial planning, where such
information is material.

Recommended disclosures

References

a) Describe the climate-related risks and opportunities the organisation has

CDP Climate Response 2019, question CC2 Risks and opportunities.

identified over the short, medium, and long term.

b) Describe the impact of climate-related risks and opportunities on the

organisation’s businesses, strategy, and financial planning.

c) Describe the resilience of the organisation’s strategy, taking into

consideration different climate-related scenarios, including a 2°C or lower
scenario.

Climate change: Our plans, policies and progress (2019), page 20
CDP Climate Response 2019, question CC2 Risks and opportunities.
Sustainability Report 2019, page 48.

We have conducted a qualitative scenario analysis included in: Climate change:
Our plans, policies and progress (2017), pages 12-15. 
We have undertaken a quantitative scenario analysis. Included in Climate
change: Our plans, policies and progress (2019), pages 10-20.

Risk management
Disclose how the organisation identifies, assesses, and manages climate-related risks.

Recommended disclosures

References

a) Describe the organisation’s processes for identifying and assessing climate-

related risks.

Climate change: Our plans, policies and progress (2017), pages 4 and 7.
CDP Climate Response 2019, question CC2.2b, processes for identifying and
assessing climate-related risks.

b) Describe the organisation’s processes for managing climate-related risks.

CDP Climate Response 2019, questions CC2.1, CC2.2, CC2.5 and CC2.6.

c) Describe how processes for identifying, assessing, and managing climate-
related risks are integrated into the organisation’s overall risk management.

Climate change: Our plans, policies and progress (2017), page 7.
CDP Climate Response 2019, questions CC2.1, CC2.2, CC2.5 and CC2.6.

Metrics and targets
Disclose the metrics and targets used to assess and manage relevant climate-related risks and opportunities where such information is material.

Recommended disclosures

References

a) Disclose the metrics used by the organisation to assess climate-related risks
and opportunities in line with its strategy and risk management process.

CDP Climate Response 2019, questions CC2.2b, CC2.3a and CC11.3a.

b) Disclose Scope 1, Scope 2, and, if appropriate, Scope 3, greenhouse gas

(GHG) emissions, and the related risks.

Sustainability Report 2019, page 50 and data table page 89. 
Integrated Annual Report 2019, pages 34, 44-45 and 237.

c) Describe the targets used by the organisation to manage climate-related

Integrated Annual Report 2019, page 32.

risks and opportunities and performance against targets.

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OTHER INFORMATION

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

This section includes certain disclosures which are required by law to be
included in the Directors’ Report.

Significant shareholdings
The Company has been notified of the following significant shareholdings:

In accordance with the Companies Act 2006 (Companies Act), the following
items have been reported in other sections of the Integrated Annual Report and
are included in this Directors’ Report by reference:

Company

Number of
shares

Percentage of
voting rights

Public Investment Corporation

154,386,011

10.99

• Details of the directors of the Company can be found on pages 86-89

BlackRock Inc

• Directors’ interests in shares at 31 December 2019 and any changes

Silchester International Investors LLP

thereafter, can be found on page 134 of the Directors’ Remuneration Report

Genesis Asset Managers LLP

• Events occurring after the end of the year are set out in note 29 to the financial

statements on page 192

• The Strategic Report on pages 2-83 gives a fair review of the business and an
indication of likely future developments and fulfils the requirements set out in
section 414C of the Companies Act

• Details of the Group’s governance arrangements and its compliance with

the UK Corporate Governance Code (the Code) can be found on
pages 84-138

Tarl Investment Holdings (RF) Proprietary
Limited(1)
Epoch Two Investment Holdings (RF)
Proprietary Limited(1)

(1) Epoch Two Investment Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited (Epoch 2) and Tarl Investment
Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited (Tarl) are two of the independent companies that
have purchased shares as part of Anglo American’s 2006 share buyback programme.
Epoch 2 and Tarl have waived their right to vote all the shares they hold, or will hold, in
Anglo American plc.

84,968,927

70,110,363

55,426,734

47,275,613

42,166,686

6.05

4.99

3.95

3.37

3.01

• Comprehensive details of the Group’s approach to financial risk management

Disclosure table pursuant to Listing Rule 9.8.4C

are given in note 23 to the financial statements on pages 180-182

• The Group’s disclosure of its greenhouse gas emissions can be found on

page 34

• Details of employee engagement can be found on pages 36-41 and 98.

Going concern
The financial position of the Group, its cash flows, liquidity position and
borrowing facilities are set out in the Group financial review on pages 52-55.
Further details of our policy on financial risk management are set out in note 23
to the financial statements on pages 180-182. The Group’s net debt at
31 December 2019 was $4.6 billion (2018: $2.8 billion), representing a gearing
level of 13% (2018: 9.0%). Details of borrowings and facilities are set out in
note 21 on page 176 and net debt is set out in note 20 on pages 174-175.
The directors have considered the Group’s cash flow forecasts for the period
to the end of March 2021. The Board is satisfied that the Group’s forecasts
and projections, taking account of reasonably possible changes in trading
performance, show that the Group will be able to operate within the level of
its current facilities for the period assessed. For this reason the Group continues
to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.

Dividends
An interim dividend of 62 US cents per ordinary share was paid on
20 September 2019. The directors are recommending that a final dividend
of 47 US cents per ordinary share be paid on 7 May 2020 to ordinary
shareholders on the register at the close of business on 13 March 2020, subject
to shareholder approval at the AGM to be held on 5 May 2020. This would bring
the total dividend in respect of 2019 to $1.09 per ordinary share. In accordance
with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the final dividend will
be accounted for in the financial statements for the year ended
31 December 2020.

The Anglo American Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) holds shares to facilitate the
operation of certain of the Group’s share option and share incentive schemes
(share plans). The EBT has waived the right to receive dividends on shares held
on behalf of share plans participants employed by the Group in countries other
than the UK and South Africa.

Listing Rule

Information to be included

Disclosure

9.8.4(1)

9.8.4(2)

9.8.4(4)

9.8.4(5)

9.8.4(6)

9.8.4(7)

Interest capitalised by the
Group
Unaudited financial information
(LR 9.2.18)
Long-term incentive scheme
only involving a director
(LR 9.4.3)
Directors’ waivers of
emoluments
Directors’ waivers of future
emoluments
Non pro rata allotments for
cash (issuer)

See note 4, page 156

None

None

None

None

Treasury shares have been issued
pursuant to the exercise of
options awarded under
shareholder approved schemes

9.8.4(8)

9.8.4(9)

Non pro rata allotments for
cash (major subsidiaries)
Listed company is a subsidiary
of another company

None

Not applicable

9.8.4(10) Contracts of significance

None

involving a director

9.8.4(11) Contracts of significance

Not applicable

involving a controlling
shareholder

9.8.4(12) Waivers of dividends

9.8.4(13) Waivers of future dividends

9.8.4(14)

Agreement with a controlling
shareholding LR 9.2.2AR(2)(a)

See ‘Dividends’ paragraph on this
page
See ‘Dividends’ paragraph on this
page
Not applicable

Sustainable development
The Sustainability Report 2019 is published on the Group’s website on
9 March 2020.

Share capital
The Company’s issued share capital as at 31 December 2019, together with
details of share allotments and issue of treasury shares during the year, is set
out in note 24 on page 183.

This report focuses on the safety, health, sustainable development and
environmental performance of the Group’s managed operations, its
performance with regard to the Company’s Code of Conduct, and the
operational dimensions of its social programmes.

Audit information
The directors confirm that, so far as they are aware, there is no relevant audit
information of which the auditor is unaware, that all directors have taken all
reasonable steps to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information
and to establish that the auditor is aware of that information.

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Employment and other policies
The Group’s key operating businesses are empowered to manage within the
context of the different legislative and social demands of the diverse countries
in which those businesses operate, subject to the standards embodied in
Anglo American’s Code of Conduct. Within all the Group’s businesses, the
safe and effective performance of employees and the maintenance of positive
employee relations are of fundamental importance. Managers are charged with
ensuring that the following key principles are upheld:

• Adherence to national legal standards on employment and workplace rights at

all times

• Adherence to the International Labour Organization’s core labour rights,

including: prohibition of child labour; prohibition of inhumane treatment of
employees and any form of forced labour, physical punishment or other
abuse; recognition of the right of our employees to freedom of association and
the promotion of workplace equality; and the elimination of all forms of unfair
discrimination

• Continual promotion of safe and healthy working practices

• Provision of opportunities for employees to enhance their work related skills

and capabilities

• Adoption of fair and appropriate procedures for determining terms and

conditions of employment.

It is the Group’s policy that people with disabilities should have full and fair
consideration for all vacancies. Employment of disabled people is considered on
merit and with regard only to the ability of any applicant to carry out the role. We
endeavour to retain the employment of, and arrange suitable retraining, for any
employees in the workforce who become disabled during their employment.
Where possible we will adjust a person’s working environment to enable them
to stay in our employment.

The Group promotes an inclusive and diverse environment where every
colleague is valued and respected for who they are, and has the
opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Group is focused on providing a
workplace where everyone can thrive and has introduced a number of
Group-wide policies to encourage this. The Group’s inclusion and diversity
policy reflects its commitment as a signatory to the United Nations Global
Compact and is aligned both to the labour rights principles set out in the
International Labour Organization core conventions and with the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Group has also introduced
a bullying, harassment and victimisation policy which clearly states its zero
tolerance to such behaviours along with the agreement for a Group-wide
flexible working policy.

Further, the Group is committed to treating employees at all levels with
respect and consideration, to investing in their development and to ensuring
that their careers are not constrained by discrimination or arbitrary barriers.

The Anglo American Code of Conduct is supported by an underlying
framework of policies and procedures which provide specific guidance to
employees on the behaviour required to reinforce the Group’s values and
uphold the Group’s specific commitments to prioritise safety, health and the
environment; treat people with care and respect, conduct business with
integrity and protect its physical assets and information. The Code of
Conduct and accompanying policies can be accessed via the Group’s
website.

In addition to meeting legal requirements, all Anglo American suppliers must
adhere to the Responsible Sourcing Standard for Suppliers, which is available
on the Group’s website and referenced in contracts.

The Business Integrity Policy and associated 11 Prevention of Corruption
Procedures set out the Group’s anti-bribery and corruption commitment by
clearly stating that the Group will neither give nor accept bribes, nor permit
others to do so in its name. The policy sets out the standards of conduct
required at every level within Anglo American, including subsidiaries, joint
ventures and associates, on the part of those with which the Group does
business and those who work on the Group’s behalf, in combating corrupt
behaviour of all types.

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The policy and procedures have been translated into the main languages that
are used across the Group’s operations. A dedicated team, operating within
a broader Risk Management and Business Assurance team oversees the
implementation of the Code of Conduct and Business Integrity Policy. They
work with senior managers in the business units and corporate functions; and
assist with the implementation and monitoring of said procedures, managing
and identifying bribery and corruption risks and provide online and face-to-face
training for relevant employees, including those in high-risk roles. The internal
audit team regularly provide assurance on the effectiveness of the anti-bribery
and corruption controls that support adherence to the policy and associated
procedures.

The Group’s whistleblowing facility, operated by an external service provider
was refreshed and rebranded from Speak-Up to YourVoice in 2019. This facility
is available to our employees and external stakeholders to confidentially report
concerns including business integrity, ethical, legal, supplier relationship, safety
and health, and human resources issues.

The Group has a social intranet called Eureka! which helps employees to
connect, communicate and collaborate more effectively.

Political donations
No political donations were made during 2019. Anglo American has an
established policy of not making donations to, or incurring expenses for the
benefit of any political party in any part of the world, including any political
party or political organisation as defined in the Political Parties, Elections and
Referendums Act 2000.

Additional information for shareholders
Set out below is a summary of certain provisions of the Company’s current
Articles and applicable English law concerning companies (the Companies Act)
required as a result of the implementation of the Takeover Directive in English
law. This is a summary only and the relevant provisions of the Articles or the
Companies Act should be consulted if further information is required.

Dividends and distributions
Subject to the provisions of the Companies Act, the Company may, by ordinary
resolution, from time to time declare final dividends not exceeding the amount
recommended by the Board. The Board may pay interim dividends whenever
the financial position of the Company, in the opinion of the Board, justifies
such payment.

The Board may withhold payment of all, or any part of any dividends or other
monies payable in respect of the Company’s shares, from a person with a
0.25% interest or more (as defined in the Articles) if such a person has been
served with a notice after failing to provide the Company with information
concerning interests in those shares required to be provided under the
Companies Act.

Rights and obligations attaching to shares
The rights and obligations attaching to the shares are set out in the Articles.

The Articles may only be changed by a special resolution passed by the
shareholders.

Voting
Subject to the Articles generally and to any special rights or restrictions as to
voting attached by or in accordance with the Articles to any class of shares, on
a show of hands every member who is present in person at a general meeting
shall have one vote and, on a poll, every member who is present in person or by
proxy shall have one vote for every share of which he/she is the holder. It is, and
has been for some years, the Company’s practice to hold a poll on every
resolution at shareholder meetings.

Where shares are held by trustees/nominees in respect of the Group’s
employee share plans and the voting rights attached to such shares are not
directly exercisable by the employees, it is the Company’s practice that such
rights are not exercised by the relevant trustee/nominee.

Under the Companies Act, members are entitled to appoint a proxy, who need
not be a member of the Company, to exercise all or any of their rights to attend
and to speak and vote on their behalf at a general meeting or class meeting.

A member may appoint more than one proxy in relation to a general meeting or
class meeting provided that each proxy is appointed to exercise the rights
attached to a different share or shares held by that member. A member that is a
corporation may appoint one or more individuals to act on its behalf at a general
meeting or class meeting as a corporate representative. Where a shareholder
appoints more than one corporate representative in respect of its shareholding,
but in respect of different shares, those corporate representatives can act
independently of each other, and validly vote in different ways.

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Restrictions on voting
No member shall, unless the directors otherwise determine, be entitled in
respect of any share held by him/her to vote either personally or by proxy at a
shareholders’ meeting, or to exercise any other right conferred by membership
in relation to shareholders’ meetings, if any call or other sum presently payable
by him/her to the Company in respect of that share remains unpaid. In addition,
no member shall be entitled to vote if he/she has been served with a notice after
failing to provide the Company with information concerning interests in those
shares required to be provided under the Companies Act.

Issue of shares
Subject to the provisions of the Companies Act relating to authority and pre-
emption rights and of any resolution of the Company in a UK general meeting,
all unissued shares of the Company shall be at the disposal of the directors and
they may allot, grant options over, or otherwise dispose of them to such
persons at such times, and on such terms, as they think proper.

Shares in uncertificated form
Any share or class of shares of the Company may be issued or held (including
any shares or class of shares held on the South African Branch Register or any
other overseas branch register of the members of the Company) on such terms,
or in such a way, that: title to it or them is not, or must not be, evidenced by a
certificate; or it or they may or must be transferred wholly or partly without a
certificate. The directors have power to take such steps as they think fit in
relation to: the evidencing of and transfer of title to uncertificated shares
(including in connection with the issue of such shares); any records relating to
the holding of uncertificated shares; the conversion of certificated shares into
uncertificated shares; or the conversion of uncertificated shares into certificated
shares. The Company may by notice to the holder of a share require that share:
if it is uncertificated, to be converted into certificated form; and if it is
certificated, to be converted into uncertificated form, to enable it to be dealt with
in accordance with the Articles.

If: the Articles give the directors power to take action, or require other persons
to take action, in order to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of shares; and
uncertificated shares are subject to that power, but the power is expressed in
terms which assume the use of a certificate or other written instrument, the
directors may take such action as is necessary or expedient to achieve the
same results when exercising that power in relation to uncertificated shares.
The directors may take such action as they consider appropriate to achieve
the sale, transfer, disposal, forfeiture, re-allotment or surrender of an
uncertificated share or otherwise to enforce a lien in respect of it. This may
include converting such share to certificated form. Unless the directors resolve
otherwise, shares which a member holds in uncertificated form must be
treated as separate holdings from any shares which that member holds in
certificated form. A class of shares must not be treated as two classes simply
because some shares of that class are held in certificated form and others are
held in uncertificated form.

Deadlines for exercising voting rights
Votes are exercisable at a general meeting of the Company in respect of
which the business being voted upon is being heard. Votes may be exercised
in person, by proxy, or in relation to corporate members, by corporate
representative. The Articles provide a deadline for submission of proxy forms of
not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for the holding of the meeting
or adjourned meeting.

Variation of rights
Subject to statute, the Articles specify that rights attached to any class of
shares may be varied with the written consent of the holders of not less than
three-quarters in nominal value of the issued shares of that class, or with the
sanction of an extraordinary resolution passed at a separate general meeting
of the holders of those shares. At every such separate general meeting the
quorum shall be two persons holding, or representing by proxy, at least one-
third in nominal value of the issued shares of the class (calculated excluding any
shares held as treasury shares). The rights conferred upon the holders of any
shares shall not, unless otherwise expressly provided in the rights attaching to
those shares, be deemed to be varied by the creation or issue of further shares
ranking pari passu with them.

Transfer of shares
All transfers of shares that are in certificated form may be effected by transfer
in writing in any usual or common form or in any other form acceptable to the
directors and may be under hand only. The instrument of transfer shall be
signed by, or on behalf of, the transferor and (except in the case of fully paid
shares) by or on behalf of the transferee. The transferor shall remain the holder
of the shares concerned until the name of the transferee is entered in the
register of shareholders. All transfers of shares registered on the main register
of members that are in uncertificated form may be effected by means of the
CREST system. All transfers of uncertified shares registered on the branch
register of members in South Africa may be effected via the Transfer Secretary.

The directors may decline to recognise any instrument of transfer relating to
shares in certificated form unless it:

(a) is in respect of only one class of share

(b) is lodged at the transfer office (duly stamped if required) accompanied by
the relevant share certificate(s) and such other evidence as the directors
may reasonably require to show the right of the transferor to make the
transfer (and, if the instrument of transfer is executed by some other person
on his/her behalf, the authority of that person so to do).

The directors may decline to register any transfer of shares in certificated form
unless: the instrument of transfer is in respect of only one class of share; the
instrument of transfer is lodged (duly stamped if required) at the Transfer Office
accompanied by the relevant share certificate(s) or such other evidence as the
directors may reasonably require to show the right of the transferor to make
the transfer or, if the instrument of transfer is executed by some other person
on the transferor’s behalf, the authority of that person to do so; and it is fully
paid. The directors may also refuse to register an allotment or transfer of shares
(whether fully paid or not) in favour of more than four persons jointly.

If the directors refuse to register an allotment or transfer, they shall send the
refusal to the allottee or the transferee within two months after the date on
which the letter of allotment or transfer was lodged with the Company.

A shareholder does not need to obtain the approval of the Company, or of other
shareholders of shares in the Company, for a transfer of shares to take place.

Directors
Directors shall not be fewer than 5 nor more than 18 in number. A director is
not required to hold any shares of the Company by way of qualification. The
Company may by ordinary resolution increase or reduce the maximum or
minimum number of directors.

Powers of directors
Subject to the Articles, the Companies Act and any directions given by special
resolution, the business of the Company will be managed by the Board who
may exercise all the powers of the Company.

The Board may exercise all the powers of the Company to borrow money and
to mortgage or charge any of its undertaking, property and uncalled capital
and to issue debentures and other securities, whether outright or as collateral
security, for any debt, liability or obligation of the Company or of any third party.

The Company may by ordinary resolution declare dividends, but no dividend
shall be payable in excess of the amount recommended by the directors.

Subject to the provisions of the Articles and to the rights attaching to any
shares, any dividends or other monies payable on or in respect of a share may
be paid in such currency as the directors may determine. The directors may
deduct from any dividend payable to any member all sums of money (if any)
presently payable by him/her to the Company on account of calls or otherwise
in relation to shares of the Company. The directors may retain any dividends
payable on shares on which the Company has a lien, and may apply the same
in or towards satisfaction of the debts, liabilities or engagements in respect of
which the lien exists.

Appointment and replacement of directors
The directors may from time to time appoint one or more directors. The Board
may appoint any person to be a director (so long as the total number of
directors does not exceed the limit prescribed in the Articles). Any such director
shall hold office only until the next AGM and shall then be eligible for election.

The Articles provide that at each AGM all those directors who have been in
office for three years or more since their election, or last re-election, shall retire
from office. In addition, a director may at any AGM retire from office and stand
for re-election. However, in accordance with the UK Corporate Governance
Code, all directors will be subject to annual re-election.

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Stock Exchange Listings
The Company’s ordinary shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange (the
primary listing), the JSE Limited, the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Botswana Stock
Exchange and the Namibian Stock Exchange.

Significant agreements: change of control
At 31 December 2019, Anglo American had committed bilateral and syndicated
borrowing facilities totalling $9.1 billion with a number of relationship banks
which contain change of control clauses. $6.4 billion of the Group’s bond issues
also contain change of control provisions. In aggregate, this financing is
considered significant to the Group and in the event of a takeover (change of
control) of the Company, these contracts may be cancelled, become
immediately payable or be subject to acceleration.

In the ordinary course of its business the Group’s subsidiaries enter into
a number of other commercial agreements, some of which would alter or
terminate upon a change of control of the Company. None of these are
considered by the Group to be significant to the Group as a whole.

Purchases of own shares
At the AGM held on 30 April 2019, authority was given for the Company to
purchase, in the market, up to 210.6 million ordinary shares of 5486/91 US cents
each. This authority will expire at the 2020 AGM and, in accordance with usual
practice, a resolution to renew it for another year will be proposed.

On 25 July 2019, the Company announced its intention to return up to $1 billion
to shareholders through an on-market irrevocable and non-discretionary
share buyback programme (the “Programme”). The Programme started in
July 2019 and is expected to end no later than 31 March 2020. This additional
return recognises the resilience of the Company’s balance sheet, and the
Board’s confidence in funding the Company’s portfolio of highly attractive
near and medium-term growth opportunities. The programme had returned
$0.8 billion to shareholders by 31 December 2019.

Details of the shares repurchased and subsequently cancelled under the
Programme during the financial period are set out below. Further details can be
found on the Group’s website at: www.angloamerican.com/investors/
shareholder-information/share-purchase-transactions

Number of ordinary
shares of 5486/91
US cents
repurchased

Aggregate
consideration paid

Average price paid
per share inclusive of
transaction costs

% of share capital the
repurchased shares
represented at
31 December 2019

33,862,933

$779,814,384

$23.03

2.47%

Indemnities
To the extent permitted by law and the Articles, the Company has made
qualifying third-party indemnity provisions for the benefit of its directors during
the year, which remain in force at the date of this report. Copies of these
indemnities are open for inspection at the Company’s registered office.

By order of the Board

Richard Price
Group General Counsel and Company Secretary
19 February 2020 

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

Annual General Meeting
This will be held at 14:30 on Tuesday, 5 May 2020, at The Queen Elizabeth II
Conference Centre, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE.

Shareholding enquiries
Enquiries relating to shareholdings should be made to the Company’s UK
Registrars, Equiniti, or the South African Transfer Secretaries, Computershare
Investor Services (Pty) Limited, at the relevant address below:

UK Registrars
Equiniti
Aspect House
Spencer Road
Lancing
West Sussex BN99 6DA
England

Telephone:
In the UK: 0371 384 2026
From overseas: +44 (0) 121 415 7558

Transfer Secretaries in South Africa 
Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Limited
Rosebank Towers, 15 Biermann Avenue 
Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
Private Bag X9000, Saxonwold, 2132, South Africa

Telephone: +27 (0) 11 370 5000
Fax: +27 (0) 11 688 5238

Enquiries on other matters should be addressed to the Company Secretary
at the following address:

Registered and Head Office
Anglo American plc
20 Carlton House Terrace
London SW1Y 5AN 
England

Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7968 8888
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7968 8500
Registered number: 03564138

www.angloamerican.com
CoSec.Admin@angloamerican.com 

On the Investors section of the Group website a whole range of useful
information for shareholders can be found, including:

–  investor calendar
–  share price and tools
–  dividend information
–  AGM information
–  FAQs.

Electronic communication
Shareholders may elect to receive, electronically, notification of the availability
on the Company’s website of future shareholder correspondence, e.g. Annual
Reports and Notices of AGMs.

By registering for this service, UK shareholders can also vote online in
respect of future AGMs and access information on their shareholding
including, for example, dividend payment history, sales and purchases and
indicative share prices. In order to register for these services, UK
shareholders should contact the UK Registrars or log on to
www.shareview.co.uk and follow the on-screen instructions. It will be
necessary to have a shareholder reference number when registering, which
is shown on share certificates, dividend tax vouchers and proxy cards.

Dividends
Dividends are declared and paid in US dollars to shareholders with registered
addresses in all countries except the UK, eurozone countries and South
Africa where they are paid in sterling, euros and South African rand
respectively. Shareholders outside South Africa may elect to receive their
dividends in US dollars.

Shareholders with bank accounts in the UK or South Africa can have their cash
dividends credited directly to their own accounts. Shareholders should contact
the relevant Registrar or Transfer Secretary to make use of this facility. South
African branch register shareholders would need South African exchange
control approval to mandate their dividends to an account outside South Africa.

The Company operates a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP), which
enables shareholders to reinvest their cash dividends into purchasing
Anglo American shares. Details of the DRIP and how to join are available
from Anglo American’s UK Registrars and South African Transfer
Secretaries and on the Group’s website.

ShareGift
The Company supports ShareGift, the charity share donation scheme
administered by The Orr Mackintosh Foundation (registered charity number
1052686). Through ShareGift, shareholders with very small numbers of shares
which might be considered uneconomic to sell are able to donate them to
charity. Donated shares are aggregated and sold by ShareGift, the proceeds
being passed on to a wide range of charities. For those shareholders who wish
to use ShareGift, transfer forms are available from the Registrars and further
details of the scheme can be found on the website www.sharegift.org.

Share dealing service
Telephone, internet and postal share dealing services have been arranged
through Equiniti, providing a simple way for European residents to buy or
sell Anglo American shares. For telephone transactions call 0345 603 7037
during normal office hours and for internet dealing log on to www.shareview.
co.uk/dealing. You will need your shareholder reference number, found on
share certificates, dividend tax vouchers and proxy cards. For further details
on the postal dealing service call 0371 384 2026 (or +44 (0) 121 415 7558
from overseas).

Unsolicited mail
Under the Companies Act, the Company is obliged to make the share register
available upon request on payment of the appropriate fee. Because of this,
some shareholders may receive unsolicited mail. If you wish to limit the
receipt of addressed marketing mail you can register with the Mailing
Preference Service (MPS). The quickest way to register with the MPS is
via the website: www.mpsonline.org.uk. Alternatively you can register
by telephone on: 020 7291 3310, or by email to: mps@dma.org.uk, or by
writing to MPS Freepost LON20771, London W1E 0ZT.

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OTHER ANGLO AMERICAN PUBLICATIONS

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Strategic partners
Anglo American works in partnership with a wide range of organisations; these important relationships form part of the 
Group’s commitments to a wide range of key sustainability and other societal objectives. A selection of the organisations 
we work with can be found on our website: www.angloamerican.com/approach-and-policies.

Group terminology
In this document, references to “Anglo American”, the “Anglo American Group”, the “Group”, “we”, “us”, and “our” are 
to refer to either Anglo American plc and its subsidiaries and/or those who work for them generally, or where it is not 
necessary to refer to a particular entity, entities or persons. The use of those generic terms herein is for convenience only, 
and is in no way indicative of how the Anglo American Group or any entity within it is structured, managed or controlled. 
Anglo American subsidiaries, and their management, are responsible for their own day-to-day operations, including but 
not limited to securing and maintaining all relevant licences and permits, operational adaptation and implementation of 
Group policies, management, training and any applicable local grievance mechanisms. Anglo American produces 
group-wide policies and procedures to ensure best uniform practices and standardisation across the Anglo American 
Group but is not responsible for the day to day implementation of such policies. Such policies and procedures constitute 
prescribed minimum standards only. Group operating subsidiaries are responsible for adapting those policies and 
procedures to reflect local conditions where appropriate, and for implementation, oversight and monitoring within their 
specific businesses.

Forward-looking statements and third-party information
This document includes forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in 
this document, including, without limitation, those regarding Anglo American’s financial position, business, acquisition and 
divestment strategy, dividend policy, plans and objectives of management for future operations (including development plans 
and objectives relating to Anglo American’s products, production forecasts and Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates), 
are forward-looking statements. By their nature, such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, 
uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Anglo American, or 
industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by 
such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding 
Anglo American’s present and future business strategies and the environment in which Anglo American will operate in the 
future. Important factors that could cause Anglo American’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially 
from those in the forward-looking statements include, among others, levels of actual production during any period, levels of 
global demand and commodity market prices, mineral resource exploration and development capabilities, recovery rates and 
other operational capabilities, the availability of mining and processing equipment, the ability to produce and transport products 
profitably, the availability of transportation infrastructure, the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on market prices and 
operating costs, the availability of sufficient credit, the effects of inflation, political uncertainty and economic conditions in 
relevant areas of the world, the actions of competitors, activities by governmental authorities such as permitting and changes 
in taxation or safety, health, environmental or other types of regulation in the countries where Anglo American operates, 
conflicts over land and resource ownership rights and such other risk factors identified in the section of this document titled 
‘Managing Risk Effectively’. Forward-looking statements should, therefore, be construed in light of such risk factors and undue 
reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of 
this document. Anglo American expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking (except as required by applicable law, the 
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the “Takeover Code”), the UK Listing Rules, the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of 
the Financial Conduct Authority, the Listings Requirements of the securities exchange of the JSE Limited in South Africa, the 
SIX Swiss Exchange, the Botswana Stock Exchange and the Namibian Stock Exchange and any other applicable regulations) 
to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in 
Anglo American’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such 
statement is based. Nothing in this document should be interpreted to mean that future earnings per share of Anglo American 
will necessarily match or exceed its historical published earnings per share. Certain statistical and other information about 
Anglo American included in this document is sourced from publicly available third-party sources. As such, it has not been 
independently verified and presents the views of those third parties, though these may not necessarily correspond to the views 
held by Anglo American and Anglo American expressly disclaims any responsibility for, or liability in respect of, such third- 
party information.

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