Anglo American Plc. (AAUKY.PK,AAL.L) Thursday said its fourth-quarter production increased 3 percent, on a copper equivalent basis, from the prior year.
Iron ore production from Kumba decreased 12 percent from last year to 10.9 million tonnes as Sishen is being transitioned to a lower cost pit configuration.
Export metallurgical coal production increased 11 percent to 5.5 million tonnes due to strong operational performances at both Grasstree and Moranbah.
Export thermal coal production decreased 21 percent to 7.7 million tonnes due to the impact of strikes in South Africa and weather related production issues at Cerrejón.
Copper production from the retained operations, excluding the AA Norte assets, increased 23 percent. Overall copper production increased 4 percent.
Nickel production climbed 57 percent with the successful completion of the planned Barro Alto furnace rebuilds. Niobium production also grew 23 percent.
Platinum production was broadly flat at 598,000 ounces, while Diamond production decreased 16 percent to 7.1 million carats, reflecting the decision to reduce production in response to trading conditions.
Exploration and Evaluation expenditure totaled $85 million, a decrease of 23 percent.
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