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Production Report for the second quarter ended 30 June 2018
Anglo American plc (the "Company")
Registered office: 20 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AN
Registered number: 3564138 (incorporated in England and Wales)
Legal Entity Identifier: 549300S9XF92D1X8ME43
ISIN: GBOOB1XZS820
JSE Share Code: AGL
NSX Share Code: ANM
NEWS RELEASE
19 July 2018
Anglo American plc
Production Report for the second quarter ended 30 June 2018
Anglo American reports a 6% increase in total production on a copper equivalent basis in the second quarter
of 2018, compared to the same period of 2017, excluding the Minas-Rio stoppage(1).
Mark Cutifani, Chief Executive of Anglo American, said: "We have delivered another strong performance,
with Copper and Metallurgical Coal in particular driving a 6% increase in production. This reflects our consistent
and relentless focus on driving efficiency and productivity from our existing world class asset base."
Highlights
- De Beers production increased by 3% to 9.0 million carats reflecting sustained healthy trading conditions.
- Copper production increased by 12% to 158,000 tonnes despite major planned maintenance at
Collahuasi, with strong operational performance as well as higher grades.
- Platinum and palladium production was broadly unchanged despite Bokoni having been placed on care
and maintenance in Q3 2017. Platinum guidance increased to 2.4-2.45 million ounces following strong
operational performance.
- Kumba iron ore production increased by 2% to 11.6 million tonnes, driven by good performance at
Kolomela. Guidance marginally decreased to 43-44 million tonnes to align production to rail availability.
- Metallurgical coal production increased by 33% to 5.3 million tonnes driven by strong performance at
Moranbah and Grosvenor.
- Thermal coal export production decreased by 1% to 7.2 million tonnes due to challenging geology.
Guidance revised to 28-30 million tonnes.
- Minas-Rio iron ore production in the quarter was immaterial as operations remain suspended.
Production Summary
Q2 2018 Q2 2017 % vs. Q2 2017 H1 2018 H1 2017 % vs. H1 2017
Diamonds (Mct)(2) 9.0 8.7 3% 17.5 16.1 8%
Copper (kt)(3) 158 141 12% 313 283 10%
Platinum (koz)(4) 620 617 - 1,233 1,189 4%
Palladium (koz)(4) 406 402 1% 813 775 5%
Iron ore - Kumba (Mt) 11.6 11.4 2% 22.4 21.9 3%
Iron ore - Minas-Rio (Mt)(5) 0.1 4.3 nm 3.2 8.7 (64)%
Metallurgical coal (Mt) 5.3 4.0 33% 10.8 9.2 17%
Thermal coal (Mt)(6) 7.2 7.3 (1)% 14.0 14.8 (6)%
Nickel (kt)(7) 10.8 11.3 (4)% 19.4 21.2 (8)%
Manganese ore (kt) 866 843 3% 1,747 1,666 5%
(1) Copper equivalent production is normalised for Bokoni being placed on care and maintenance in Q3 2017 and the Minas-Rio production stoppage in 2018. Including the
Minas-Rio stoppage, production is up 1% compared to Q2 2017.
(2) De Beers production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kué joint venture which is on an attributable 51% basis.
(3) Contained metal basis. Reflects copper production from the Copper business unit only (excludes copper production from the Platinum business unit).
(4) Produced ounces. Reflects own mine production and purchases of metal in concentrate.
(5) Wet basis.
(6) Reflects export production from South Africa and Colombia.
(7) Reflects nickel production from the Nickel business unit only (excludes nickel production from the Platinum business unit).
DE BEERS
Q2 2018 Q2 2018 H1 2018
Q2 Q2 vs. vs. vs.
De Beers(1) 2018 2017 Q2 2017 Q1 2018 Q1 2018 H1 2018 H1 2017 H1 2017
Botswana (Debswana) 000 carats 6,279 5,933 6% 5,808 8% 12,087 11,124 9%
Namibia (Namdeb Holdings) 000 carats 515 391 32% 528 (2)% 1,044 863 21%
South Africa (DBCM) 000 carats 1,018 1,405 (28)% 1,093 (7)% 2,111 2,511 (16)%
Canada 000 carats 1,185 1,013 17% 1,069 11% 2,253 1,644 37%
Total carats recovered 000 carats 8,997 8,742 3% 8,498 6% 17,495 16,142 8%
Rough diamond production increased by 3% to 9.0 million carats, reflecting production increases to meet
stronger demand as well as the contribution from the ramp-up at Gahcho Kué.
Botswana (Debswana) production increased by 6% to 6.3 million carats in response to stronger trading
conditions. Jwaneng production increased by 4% to 3.0 million carats due to an increase in tonnes mined and
treated. Similarly at Orapa(2), production increased by 8% to 3.3 million carats due to the ramp up of additional
processing capacity in response to stronger trading conditions.
Namibia (Namdeb Holdings) production increased by 32% to 0.5 million carats driven by access to consistently
higher grades at the land operations and technology-led optimisation of the marine drill fleet.
South Africa (DBCM) production decreased by 28% to 1.0 million carats, primarily owing to a period of
suspended production at Venetia following a fatal incident in March.
Canada production increased by 17% to 1.2 million carats due to the completion of the ramp-up at Gahcho Kué.
Rough sales volumes were 10.0 million carats (9.4 million carats on a consolidated basis(3)) from three sales
cycles in Q2 2018, compared with 5.9 million carats (5.4 million carats on a consolidated basis(3)) from two
sales cycles in Q2 2017. In addition to the different number of sales cycles over the period, sales volumes
benefited from positive sentiment in the midstream following growth in consumer demand for diamond jewellery
in late 2017, and a continuing positive outlook.
The H1 2018 average realised rough diamond price increased by 4% to $162/carat (H1 2017: $156/carat) due
to a 1.6% increase in the average rough price index and an improvement in the sales mix, driven by the
substantial volumes of lower value goods sold in H1 2017, following the Indian demonetisation programme in
late 2016. Excluding this impact, the average value of the production mix was lower in H1 2018 as a higher
proportion of lower value carats was delivered from Orapa and Gahcho Kué.
Full Year Guidance
Full year production guidance(1) remains unchanged at 34-36 million carats, subject to trading conditions.
(1) De Beers production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kué joint venture which is on an attributable 51% basis.
(2) Orapa constitutes the Orapa Regime which includes Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa.
(3) Consolidated sales volume excludes De Beers' JV partners' 50% proportionate share of sales to entities outside De Beers from Diamond Trading Company Botswana and
the Namibia Diamond Trading Company, which are included in total sales volume (100% basis). Q2 2017 includes pre-commercial production sales volumes from Gahcho Kué.
Q2 2018 Q2 2018 H1 2018
vs. vs. vs.
De Beers(1) Q2 2018 Q1 2018 Q4 2017 Q3 2017 Q2 2017 Q1 2018 Q2 2017 H1 2018 H1 2017 H1 2017
Carats recovered (000 carats)
100% basis (unless otherwise
stated)
Jwaneng 3,025 2,984 2,512 3,477 2,913 1% 4% 6,009 5,868 2%
Orapa(2) 3,254 2,824 2,992 2,579 3,020 15% 8% 6,078 5,256 16%
Botswana (Debswana) 6,279 5,808 5,504 6,056 5,933 8% 6% 12,087 11,124 9%
Debmarine Namibia 349 365 328 353 319 (4)% 9% 714 697 2%
Namdeb (land operations) 166 163 160 101 72 2% 131% 330 166 99%
Namibia (Namdeb Holdings) 515 528 488 454 391 (2)% 32% 1,044 863 21%
Venetia 922 1,008 1,023 1,401 1,239 (9)% (26)% 1,931 2,178 (11)%
Voorspoed 96 85 126 147 166 13% (42)% 180 333 (46)%
South Africa (DBCM) 1,018 1,093 1,149 1,548 1,405 (7)% (28)% 2,111 2,511 (16)%
Gahcho Kué (51% basis) 985 838 830 930 831 18% 19% 1,822 1,273 43%
Victor 200 231 163 190 182 (13)% 10% 431 371 16%
Canada (DBCi) 1,185 1,069 993 1,120 1,013 11% 17% 2,253 1,644 37%
Total carats recovered 8,997 8,498 8,134 9,178 8,742 6% 3% 17,495 16,142 8%
Sales volumes
Total sales volume (100%) (Mct)(3) 10.0 8.8 8.2 6.9 5.9 14% 69% 18.8 20.0 (6)%
Consolidated sales volume (Mct)(3) 9.4 8.4 7.5 6.5 5.4 12% 74% 17.8 19.1 (7)%
Number of Sights
(sales cycles) 3 2 3 2 2 5 5
(1) De Beers production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kué joint venture which is on an attributable 51% basis.
(2) Orapa constitutes the Orapa Regime which includes Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa.
(3) Consolidated sales volumes exclude De Beers' JV partners' 50% proportionate share of sales to entities outside De Beers from Diamond Trading Company Botswana and
the Namibia Diamond Trading Company, which are included in total sales volume (100% basis). 2017 includes pre-commercial production sales volumes from Gahcho Kué.
COPPER
Q2 2018 Q2 2018 H1 2018
Q2 Q2 vs. vs. vs.
Copper(1) 2018 2017 Q2 2017 Q1 2018 Q1 2018 H1 2018 H1 2017 H1 2017
Los Bronces t 89,700 79,000 14% 85,000 6% 174,700 154,800 13%
Collahuasi (44% share) t 54,700 51,000 7% 60,600 (10)% 115,300 108,700 6%
El Soldado t 13,600 10,800 26% 9,300 46% 22,900 19,900 15%
Total Copper t 158,000 140,800 12% 154,900 2% 312,900 283,400 10%
(1) Copper production shown on a contained metal basis.
Production from Los Bronces increased by 14% to 89,700 tonnes, driven by a combination of strong mine
and plant performance, as well as an increase in ore grade (0.76% vs. 0.70%).
At Collahuasi, attributable production increased by 7% to 54,700 tonnes due to planned higher grades and
strong plant performance, offset partially by planned major maintenance. Production decreased compared
with Q1 2018 owing to the impact of the planned major maintenance which was successfully completed on 8 July.
El Soldado production increased by 26% to 13,600 tonnes due to the temporary mine stoppage in 2017.
Sales volumes in H1 2018 were 306,000 tonnes, an increase of 18%, reflecting the strong production
performance in the period. At the end of H1 2018, Anglo American had 120,300 tonnes of copper provisionally
priced at 301 c/lb.
Full Year Guidance
Full year production guidance remains unchanged at 630,000 - 660,000 tonnes.
Q2 2018 Q2 2018 H1 2018
vs. vs. vs.
Copper(1) Q2 2018 Q1 2018 Q4 2017 Q3 2017 Q2 2017 Q1 2018 Q2 2017 H1 2018 H1 2017 H1 2017
Collahuasi 100% basis
(Anglo American share 44%)
Ore mined 11,454,400 11,859,300 17,478,300 18,467,800 14,984,100 (3)% (24)% 23,313,700 28,787,400 (19)%
Ore processed - Sulphide 10,605,100 12,894,200 13,658,400 13,084,900 10,807,100 (18)% (2)% 23,499,300 23,143,500 2%
Ore grade processed -
Sulphide (% TCu)(2) 1.34 1.24 1.28 1.24 1.27 8% 5% 1.29 1.25 3%
Production - Copper cathode - - - - - - - - 100 nm
Production - Copper in
concentrate 124,500 137,600 144,400 132,600 115,900 (10)% 7% 262,100 246,900 6%
Total copper production for
Collahuasi 124,500 137,600 144,400 132,600 115,900 (10)% 7% 262,100 247,000 6%
Anglo American's share of
copper production for
Collahuasi(3) 54,700 60,600 63,500 58,300 51,000 (10)% 7% 115,300 108,700 6%
Los Bronces(4) 89,700 85,000 75,400 78,100 79,000 6% 14% 174,700 154,800 13%
Ore mined 17,837,300 15,675,300 11,553,900 12,707,100 11,630,200 14% 53% 33,512,600 25,078,600 34%
Ore processed - Sulphide 12,346,700 12,477,100 10,610,600 11,675,700 11,876,300 (1)% 4% 24,823,800 23,753,700 5%
Ore grade processed -
Sulphide (% TCu) 0.76 0.71 0.76 0.69 0.70 7% 8% 0.73 0.69 6%
Production - Copper cathode 10,000 8,500 9,800 9,800 9,800 18% 3% 18,500 18,700 (1)%
Production - Copper in
concentrate 79,700 76,600 65,600 68,300 69,200 4% 15% 156,200 136,100 15%
El Soldado(4) 13,600 9,300 9,700 10,900 10,800 46% 26% 22,900 19,900 15%
Ore mined 2,905,800 2,112,500 1,698,500 1,462,200 1,272,200 38% 128% 5,018,300 2,177,700 130%
Ore processed - Sulphide 1,825,000 1,785,600 1,846,600 1,851,700 1,899,200 2% (4)% 3,610,600 3,696,800 (2)%
Ore grade processed -
Sulphide (% TCu) 0.90 0.67 0.65 0.73 0.72 36% 25% 0.79 0.69 14%
Production - Copper in
concentrate 13,600 9,300 9,700 10,900 10,800 46% 26% 22,900 19,900 15%
Chagres Smelter(4)
Ore smelted 39,300 34,700 35,600 35,400 31,500 13% 25% 74,000 62,800 18%
Production 38,400 33,800 34,700 34,400 30,600 14% 25% 72,200 60,900 19%
Total copper production(5) 158,000 154,900 148,600 147,300 140,800 2% 12% 312,900 283,400 10%
Total payable copper
production 152,600 149,100 143,100 141,900 135,800 2% 12% 301,700 273,300 10%
Total sales volumes 174,400 131,600 156,400 163,900 144,100 33% 21% 306,000 259,400 18%
Total payable sales
volumes 168,400 126,700 150,600 158,000 138,900 33% 21% 295,100 250,100 18%
Third party sales(6) 40,700 30,800 40,500 33,700 27,400 32% 49% 71,500 37,200 92%
(1) Excludes Anglo American Platinum's copper production. Units shown are tonnes unless stated.
(2) TCu = total copper.
(3) Anglo American's share of Collahuasi production is 44%.
(4) Anglo American ownership interest of Los Bronces, El Soldado and the Chagres Smelter is 50.1%. Production is stated at 100% as Anglo American consolidates these
operations.
(5) Total copper production includes Anglo American's 44% interest in Collahuasi.
(6) Relates to sales of copper not produced by Anglo American operations.
PLATINUM
Q2 2018 Q2 2018 H1 2018
Q2 Q2 vs. vs. vs.
Platinum 2018 2017 Q2 2017 Q1 2018 Q1 2018 H1 2018 H1 2017 H1 2017
Produced M&C(1) ounces 000 oz 619.6 617.1 - 613.8 1% 1,233.4 1,189.1 4%
Own mined(2) 000 oz 340.2 346.1 (2)% 343.0 (1)% 683.2 668.8 2%
Purchase of concentrate(3) 000 oz 279.4 271.0 3% 270.8 3% 550.2 520.3 6%
Palladium
Produced M&C(1) ounces 000 oz 406.0 402.2 1% 407.4 (0)% 813.2 774.9 5%
Own mined(2) 000 oz 260.8 255.1 2% 267.7 (3)% 528.3 494.4 7%
Purchase of concentrate(3) 000 oz 145.2 147.1 (1)% 139.7 4% 284.9 280.5 2%
Refined production
Platinum 000 oz 572.7 528.7 8% 502.6 14% 1,075.3 1,105.6 (3)%
Palladium 000 oz 366.7 373.1 (2)% 319.8 15% 686.5 726.5 (6)%
Rhodium 000 oz 73.8 82.8 (11)% 62.5 18% 136.3 156.4 (13)%
Gold 000 oz 27.3 29.3 (7)% 22.9 19% 50.2 54.0 (7)%
Nickel t 5,700 6,000 (5)% 5,100 12% 10,800 11,200 (4)%
Copper t 4,000 3,500 14% 3,200 25% 7,200 6,700 7%
(1) Mined and purchase of concentrate
(2) Includes managed operations and 50% of joint venture production.
(3) Purchase of concentrate includes 50% of joint venture production, and the purchase of concentrate from associates (Bokoni and BRPM) and third parties.
Platinum and palladium production increased marginally to 619,600 ounces and 406,000 ounces respectively,
due to improved operational performances across the portfolio, offset by the placing of unprofitable production
from Bokoni on care and maintenance in Q3 2017.
Own mined production
Own mined platinum production decreased by 2% to 340,200 ounces and palladium production increased by
2% to 260,800 ounces, with strong operational performance across the portfolio offset by the sale of Union
mine. Excluding Union, own mined platinum production increased by 11% and palladium production increased
by 10%.
Mogalakwena platinum production increased by 17% to 133,400 ounces and palladium production increased
by 14% to 145,100 ounces, driven by higher grade, an increase in concentrator throughput and higher
recoveries.
Amandelbult platinum production increased by 7% to 116,300 ounces and palladium production increased by
5% to 52,200 ounces, driven by continued operational improvement that was supported by increased
development at Dishaba as mining activities transition to this section.
Unki platinum production increased by 7% to 20,900 ounces and palladium production increased by 11% to
18,400 ounces due to increased concentrator throughput and recoveries.
Union mine was sold to a subsidiary of Siyanda Resources on 1 February 2018, after which Union production
was purchased as concentrate.
Joint venture platinum production (Mototolo, Modikwa and Kroondal) increased by 8% to 139,300 ounces (of
which 69,600 ounces is own mined production and 69,600 ounces is purchased concentrate). Palladium
production increased by 6% to 90,200 ounces (of which 45,100 ounces is own mined production and 45,100
ounces is purchased concentrate). This was driven by a strong production performance across the portfolio,
supplemented by continued additional processing of ore stockpiles built up at Mototolo following the temporary
closure of the concentrator in Q3 2017.
Purchase of concentrate
Purchase of concentrate from joint ventures increased by 8% for platinum and 6% for palladium, in line with
the increased production as outlined above.
Purchase of concentrate from associates decreased by 25% for platinum and 39% for palladium due to the
removal of unprofitable ounces from Bokoni, which was placed onto care and maintenance in Q3 2017.
Purchase of concentrate from third parties increased by 16% for platinum and 15% for palladium due to
concentrate purchased from Union mine following its sale.
Refined production and sales volumes
Refined platinum production increased by 8% to 572,700 ounces, despite a planned smelter rebuild at
Mortimer smelter in Q2 2018. Prior period refined production was adversely affected by the planned Waterval
Number 2 smelter rebuild, as well as the high-pressure water leak at the converter plant.
Refined palladium production decreased by 2% to 366,700 ounces owing to a stock count loss that impacted
palladium as well as rhodium.
Platinum sales volumes (excluding refined metal purchased from third parties) increased by 6% to 636,400
ounces while palladium sales volumes increased by 23% to 405,300 ounces as refined production was
supplemented by a draw down in refined inventory. Refined inventory is expected to return to normalised levels
in H2 2018.
Full Year Guidance
Full year platinum production guidance has been revised to 2.4-2.45 million ounces (previously 2.3-2.4 million
ounces) due to strong operational performance.
Full year palladium production remains unchanged at 1.5-1.6 million ounces.
Q2 2018 H1 2018
Q2 2018 vs. vs. vs.
Platinum Q2 2018 Q1 2018 Q4 2017 Q3 2017 Q2 2017 Q1 2018 Q2 2017 H1 2018 H1 2017 H1 2017
Produced platinum
(000 troy oz) 619.6 613.8 587.0 621.4 617.1 1% - 1,233.4 1,189.1 4%
Own mined 340.2 343.0 349.8 357.7 346.1 (1)% (2)% 683.2 668.8 2%
Mogalakwena 133.4 139.4 121.7 116.3 113.9 (4)% 17% 272.9 225.8 21%
Amandelbult 116.3 103.9 114.8 119.5 108.6 12% 7% 220.2 203.7 8%
Unki 20.9 20.6 16.4 19.9 19.5 1% 7% 41.4 38.4 8%
Joint ventures(1) 69.6 67.5 59.8 62.2 64.3 3% 8% 137.1 123.3 11%
Union 0.0 11.6 37.1 39.9 39.8 nm nm 11.6 77.5 nm
Purchase of concentrate 279.4 270.8 237.2 263.7 271.0 3% 3% 550.2 520.3 6%
Joint ventures(1) 69.6 67.5 59.8 62.2 64.3 3% 8% 137.1 123.3 11%
Associates(2) 54.3 52.3 54.8 73.5 72.5 4% (25)% 106.5 137.2 (22)%
Third parties 155.5 151.0 122.6 128.0 134.2 3% 16% 306.5 259.8 18%
Palladium
Produced palladium
(000 troy oz) 406.0 407.4 374.9 407.5 402.2 (0)% 1% 813.2 774.9 5%
Own mined 260.8 267.7 251.5 262.7 255.1 (3)% 2% 528.3 494.4 7%
Mogalakwena 145.1 150.5 127.8 129.9 127.8 (4)% 14% 295.5 251.2 18%
Amandelbult 52.2 50.7 53.7 55.1 49.9 3% 5% 102.9 93.6 10%
Unki 18.4 17.8 14.2 17.2 16.6 3% 11% 36.2 33.0 10%
Joint ventures(1) 45.1 43.5 38.7 42.1 42.5 4% 6% 88.5 80.7 10%
Union 0.0 5.2 17.1 18.4 18.3 nm nm 5.2 35.9 nm
Purchase of concentrate 145.2 139.7 123.4 144.8 147.1 4% (1)% 284.9 280.4 2%
Joint ventures(1) 45.1 43.5 38.7 42.1 42.5 4% 6% 88.5 80.7 10%
Associates(2) 22.0 21.7 22.1 36.3 36.4 1% (39)% 43.8 69.4 (37)%
Third parties 78.1 74.5 62.6 66.4 68.1 5% 15% 152.6 130.3 17%
Refined production
Platinum (000 troy oz) 572.7 502.6 722.2 684.1 528.7 14% 8% 1,075.3 1,105.6 (3)%
Palladium (000 troy oz) 366.7 319.8 491.4 450.6 373.1 15% (2)% 686.5 726.5 (6)%
Rhodium (000 troy oz) 73.8 62.5 87.4 79.4 82.8 18% (11)% 136.3 156.4 (13)%
Gold (000 troy oz) 27.3 22.9 30.3 31.1 29.3 19% (7)% 50.2 54.0 (7)%
Nickel (tonnes) 5,700 5,100 7,800 7,000 6,000 12% (5)% 10,800 11,200 (4)%
Copper (tonnes) 4,000 3,200 4,700 4,300 3,500 25% 14% 7,200 6,700 7%
4E Head grade
(g/tonne milled)(3) 3.60 3.45 3.53 3.44 3.41 4% 6% 3.52 3.44 2%
Platinum sales volumes
(000 troy oz)(4) 636.4 480.8 721.7 663.6 600.5 32% 6% 1,117.1 1,119.3 -
Palladium sales volumes
(000 troy oz)(4) 405.3 328.2 473.5 462.0 330.3 23% 23% 733.5 636.2 15%
Platinum third party sales
volumes (000 troy oz)(5) 45.8 19.8 - - - nm nm 65.6 - nm
Palladium third party sales
volumes (000 troy oz)(5) 45.0 8.0 - - - nm nm 53.0 - nm
(1) The joint venture operations are Mototolo, 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'.
(2) Associates are Platinum's 33% interest in BRPM and, also in 2017, its 49% interest in Bokoni, which was placed on care and maintenance in Q3 2017.
(3) 4E: the grade measured as the combined content of: platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold.
(4) Sales from own mined and purchased concentrate, excludes refined metal purchased from third parties.
(5) Relates to sales of metal not produced by Anglo American operations.
IRON ORE
Q2 2018 Q2 2018 H1 2018
Q2 Q2 vs. vs. vs.
Iron Ore 2018 2017 Q2 2017 Q1 2018 Q1 2018 H1 2018 H1 2017 H1 2017
Kumba 000 t 11,572 11,382 2% 10,855 7% 22,427 21,854 3%
Minas-Rio(1) 000 t 106 4,324 nm 3,049 nm 3,155 8,666 (64)%
(1) Wet basis.
Kumba - Kumba a solid operational performance, increasing iron ore production by 2% to 11.6 million tonnes,
largely driven by strong performance at Kolomela.
Sishen's production was broadly flat at 7.9 million tonnes, with improved DMS plant performance. Waste
stripping increased by 4% to 44.4 million tonnes as a result of continued improvements in efficiencies.
Kolomela's production increased by 4% to 3.6 million tonnes, supported by the full ramp-up of the modular
plant. Waste stripping decreased by 15% to 13.1 million tonnes primarily due to the impact of high rainfall.
Export sales improved marginally to 9.6 million tonnes (Q2 2017: 9.4 million tonnes). Kumba is working closely
with its rail provider, Transnet, to secure delivery of its contracted rail volumes and to reduce the risk of further
derailments. As a result of these rail constraints, total finished product stock increased from 4.3 million tonnes
at 31 December 2017 to 6.2 million tonnes at 30 June 2018, above optimal levels.
Minas-Rio - Production decreased to 0.1 million tonnes (Q2 2017: 4.3 million tonnes), as a result of the
suspension of operations from March 2018, following two leaks in the iron ore slurry pipeline.
The detailed pipeline inspection work is on track. A 4km section of the pipeline, where the leaks occurred will
be replaced as a precautionary measure and is expected to be completed in Q4 2018, followed by the restart
of the operation, subject to required clearance from authorities. There is no change to the earnings impact of
the pipeline incident from the guidance provided in April, with a 2018 loss of $300-$400 million in EBITDA.
Full Year Guidance
Full year production guidance for Kumba has been revised marginally to 43-44 million tonnes (previously
44-45 million tonnes) to align production rates to rail availability. Waste guidance for 2018 remains unchanged
at 170-180 million tonnes for Sishen and 55-57 million tonnes for Kolomela.
Full year production guidance for Minas-Rio remains at 3 million tonnes reflecting production delivered to date
in 2018.
Q2 2018 Q2 2018 H1 2018
vs. vs. vs.
Iron Ore (tonnes) Q2 2018 Q1 2018 Q4 2017 Q3 2017 Q2 2017 Q1 2018 Q2 2017 H1 2018 H1 2017 H1 2017
Kumba production 11,572,000 10,855,100 11,642,600 11,485,700 11,381,600 7% 2% 22,427,000 21,854,200 3%
Lump 7,889,600 7,243,500 7,719,100 7,609,200 7,504,200 9% 5% 15,133,100 14,483,000 4%
Fines 3,682,400 3,611,600 3,923,500 3,876,500 3,877,400 2% (5)% 7,293,900 7,371,200 (1)%
Kumba production by mine:
Sishen 7,930,300 7,324,600 7,782,300 7,786,100 7,871,900 8% 1% 15,254,900 15,550,800 (2)%
Kolomela 3,641,700 3,530,500 3,860,300 3,699,600 3,509,700 3% 4% 7,172,100 6,303,400 14%
Kumba sales volumes
Export iron ore 9,560,100 9,945,700 11,354,800 10,783,200 9,423,600 (4)% 1% 19,505,800 19,476,600 -
Domestic iron ore 781,900 885,400 875,700 644,100 924,600 (12)% (15)% 1,667,300 1,757,300 (5)%
Minas-Rio production
Pellet feed (wet basis) 105,800 3,049,400 3,949,900 4,171,500 4,324,100 nm nm 3,155,200 8,665,900 (64)%
Minas-Rio sales volumes
Export - pellet feed (wet basis) 320,800 2,896,100 4,140,700 3,739,800 4,371,000 nm nm 3,216,800 8,627,500 (63)%
COAL
Q2 2018 Q2 2018 H1 2018
Q2 Q2 vs. vs. vs.
Coal 2018 2017 Q2 2017 Q1 2018 Q1 2018 H1 2018 H1 2017 H1 2017
Metallurgical Coal (Australia) 000 t 5,262 3,964 33% 5,539 (5)% 10,801 9,206 17%
Export Thermal Coal (Australia) 000 t 290 305 (5)% 209 39% 499 784 (36)%
Export Thermal Coal
(South Africa)(1) 000 t 4,440 4,841 (8)% 4,328 3% 8,767 9,593 (9)%
Export Thermal Coal
(Colombia) 000 t 2,762 2,450 13% 2,444 13% 5,206 5,231 -
Domestic Thermal Coal
(South Africa) 000 t 2,780 8,187 (66)% 4,970 (44)% 7,750 15,743 (51)%
(1) Includes export primary production, and secondary production sold into export markets. Comparatives have been restated to align with current presentation.
Metallurgical Coal - Export metallurgical coal production increased by 33% to 5.3 million tonnes as Grosvenor
ramped up performance following geotechnical challenges in 2017. Moranbah production also improved
following strong operational performance, and due to timing of longwall moves.
Thermal Coal South Africa - Export thermal coal production decreased by 8% to 4.4 million tonnes as
Khwezela and Goedehoop ramp down in areas transitioning to closure and Mafube continues to transition into
a new pit. This was partially offset by strong operational performance at Greenside.
Domestic thermal coal production decreased by 66% to 2.8 million tonnes primarily due to the completion of
the sale of the Eskom-tied operations (New Vaal, New Denmark and Kriel) to Seriti on 1 March 2018.
Thermal Coal Colombia - Attributable export thermal coal production from Cerrejón increased by 13% to
2.8 million tonnes.
Full Year Guidance
Full year production guidance for Metallurgical Coal remains unchanged at 20-22 million tonnes.
Full year production guidance for Export Thermal Coal has been revised down to 28-30 million tonnes
(previously 29-31 million tonnes) due to dust-related stoppages at Cerrejón and challenging geology at
sections of South African operations approaching end of life.
Q2 2018 Q2 2018 H1 2018
vs. vs. vs.
Coal, by product (tonnes) Q2 2018 Q1 2018 Q4 2017 Q3 2017 Q2 2017 Q1 2018 Q2 2017 H1 2018 H1 2017 H1 2017
Metallurgical Coal (Australia) 5,261,900 5,539,100 4,923,900 5,531,500 3,963,500 (5)% 33% 10,801,100 9,206,000 17%
Hard Coking Coal 4,534,800 4,853,200 4,300,300 4,696,200 3,237,000 (7)% 40% 9,388,100 7,984,400 18%
PCI / SSCC 727,100 685,900 623,600 835,300 726,500 6% 0% 1,413,000 1,221,600 16%
Thermal Coal 10,271,300 11,950,300 15,172,700 15,637,100 15,782,500 (14)% (35)% 22,221,600 31,350,400 (29)%
Export (Australia) 289,900 208,700 408,600 421,400 304,700 39% (5)% 498,600 783,600 (36)%
Export (South Africa)(1) 4,439,600 4,327,500 4,647,800 4,352,000 4,840,800 3% (8)% 8,767,100 9,592,800 (9)%
Export (Colombia) 2,761,500 2,444,300 2,913,600 2,496,700 2,449,600 13% 13% 5,205,800 5,231,300 -
Domestic (South Africa) 2,780,300 4,969,800 7,202,700 8,367,000 8,187,400 (44)% (66)% 7,750,100 15,742,700 (51)%
Total coal production 15,533,200 17,489,400 20,096,600 21,168,600 19,746,000 (11)% (21)% 33,022,700 40,556,400 (19)%
Sales volumes
Metallurgical Coal (Australia) 5,094,500 5,632,900 5,323,600 5,341,700 4,155,000 (10)% 23% 10,727,400 9,105,200 18%
Hard Coking Coal 4,402,800 4,885,500 4,653,000 4,707,600 3,649,700 (10)% 21% 9,288,300 8,126,800 14%
PCI / SSCC 691,700 747,400 670,600 634,100 505,300 (7)% 37% 1,439,100 978,400 47%
Thermal Coal
Export (Australia) 357,800 293,800 466,900 468,500 422,800 22% (15)% 651,600 893,300 (27)%
Export (South Africa)(1) 4,092,700 4,615,700 4,843,500 4,921,200 4,150,800 (11)% (1)% 8,708,400 8,844,100 (2)%
Export (Colombia) 2,762,900 2,480,200 2,619,400 2,517,500 2,770,500 11% - 5,243,100 5,416,800 (3)%
Domestic (South Africa) 3,146,500 4,711,000 7,370,300 8,549,300 8,385,400 (33)% (62)% 7,857,500 16,103,400 (51)%
Third party sales 2,544,400 2,127,100 1,779,400 2,436,100 1,835,400 20% 39% 4,671,500 3,403,200 37%
(1) Includes export primary production, and secondary production sold into export markets. Comparatives have been restated to align with current presentation.
Q2 2018 Q1 2018
Q2 2018 vs. vs. vs.
Coal, by operation (tonnes) Q2 2018 Q1 2018 Q4 2017 Q3 2017 Q2 2017 Q1 2018 Q2 2017 H1 2018 H1 2017 Q4 2017
Metallurgical Coal (Australia) 5,261,900 5,539,100 4,923,900 5,531,500 3,963,500 (5)% 33% 10,801,100 9,206,000 17%
Moranbah North 1,064,300 1,936,700 1,979,800 1,316,800 688,600 (45)% 55% 3,001,000 2,104,700 43%
Grosvenor 1,342,000 825,600 161,300 1,012,500 183,600 63% nm 2,167,600 893,400 143%
Capcoal (incl. Grasstree) 1,324,200 1,396,000 1,604,900 1,712,100 1,467,400 (5)% (10)% 2,720,200 3,169,500 (14)%
Dawson 714,100 534,500 319,700 670,300 787,500 34% (9)% 1,248,600 1,492,600 (16)%
Jellinbah 817,300 846,300 858,200 819,800 836,400 (3)% (2)% 1,663,600 1,545,800 8%
Thermal Coal (Australia) 289,900 208,700 408,600 421,400 304,700 39% (5)% 498,600 783,600 (36)%
Capcoal (incl. Grasstree) 66,000 65,500 95,400 62,000 41,500 1% 59% 131,500 124,800 5%
Dawson 193,400 114,500 310,800 342,500 259,300 69% (25)% 307,900 646,300 (52)%
Jellinbah 30,500 28,700 2,400 16,900 3,900 6% nm 59,200 12,500 nm
Total Australia production 5,551,800 5,747,800 5,332,500 5,952,900 4,268,200 (3)% 30% 11,299,600 9,989,600 13%
Thermal (South Africa)(1)
Goedehoop 1,185,900 1,138,000 1,114,300 1,085,400 1,230,800 4% (4)% 2,323,900 2,452,900 (5)%
Greenside 941,500 1,043,600 1,041,200 906,700 877,700 (10)% 7% 1,985,100 1,882,500 5%
Zibulo 1,553,500 1,673,100 1,587,900 1,534,600 1,672,900 (7)% (7)% 3,226,600 3,112,300 4%
Khwezela 1,297,200 1,244,000 1,371,300 1,265,300 1,475,000 4% (12)% 2,541,200 3,071,100 (17)%
Mafube 172,100 105,600 350,900 361,200 407,600 63% (58)% 277,700 849,000 (67)%
Other(2) 1,076,700 - - - - nm nm 1,076,700 - nm
New Vaal(3) - 1,560,500 3,218,500 4,354,300 4,121,900 nm nm 1,560,500 7,536,200 (79)%
New Denmark(3) - 560,100 963,300 673,700 769,600 nm nm 560,100 1,724,000 (68)%
Kriel(3) - 704,900 1,237,400 1,392,700 1,420,300 nm nm 704,900 2,758,800 (74)%
Isibonelo 993,000 1,267,500 965,700 1,145,100 1,052,400 (22)% (6)% 2,260,500 1,948,700 16%
Total South Africa production 7,219,900 9,297,300 11,850,500 12,719,000 13,028,200 (22)% (45)% 16,517,200 25,335,500 (35)%
Colombia (Cerrejón) 2,761,500 2,444,300 2,913,600 2,496,700 2,449,600 13% 13% 5,205,800 5,231,300 -
Total Coal production 15,533,200 17,489,400 20,096,600 21,168,600 19,746,000 (11)% (21)% 33,022,700 40,556,400 (19)%
(1) Export and domestic production; New Vaal, New Denmark, Kriel and Isibonelo produce exclusively domestic volumes.
(2) Other production comes from the recovery of saleable product from mineral resource dumps.
(3) The sale of the Eskom-tied operations was completed on 1 March 2018.
NICKEL
Q2 2018 Q2 2018 H1 2018
Q2 Q2 vs. vs. vs.
Nickel 2018 2017 Q2 2017 Q1 2018 Q1 2018 H1 2018 H1 2017 H1 2017
Nickel t 10,800 11,300 (4)% 8,600 26% 19,400 21,200 (8)%
Nickel output decreased by 4% to 10,800 tonnes, largely owing to a four-day stoppage when plant supplies
were affected by a truckers' strike, and lower ore grades. A recovery plan is in place and no losses are
expected for the full year.
Full year production guidance remains unchanged at 42,000-44,000 tonnes.
Q2 2018 Q2 2018 H1 2018
vs. vs. vs.
Nickel(1) Q2 2018 Q1 2018 Q4 2017 Q3 2017 Q2 2017 Q1 2018 Q2 2017 H1 2018 H1 2017 H1 2017
Barro Alto
Ore mined 1,208,800 1,001,500 978,600 1,895,000 2,375,700 21% (49)% 2,210,300 3,399,200 (35)%
Ore processed 588,200 447,600 591,500 578,200 615,700 31% (4)% 1,035,900 1,139,600 (9)%
Ore grade processed - %Ni 1.67 1.68 1.71 1.72 1.71 - (2)% 1.67 1.71 (2)%
Production 8,600 6,500 9,100 8,900 9,100 32% (5)% 15,100 16,900 (11)%
Codemin
Ore mined - - - - 7,500 - - - 7,500 -
Ore processed 150,600 141,100 147,200 152,200 144,000 7% 5% 291,800 287,600 1%
Ore grade processed - %Ni 1.62 1.66 1.70 1.70 1.69 (2)% (4)% 1.64 1.67 (2)%
Production 2,200 2,100 2,300 2,300 2,200 5% - 4,300 4,300 -
Total Nickel segment nickel production 10,800 8,600 11,400 11,200 11,300 26% (4)% 19,400 21,200 (8)%
Sales volumes 10,800 9,200 10,900 11,300 10,400 17% 4% 20,100 20,800 (3)%
(1) Excludes Anglo American Platinum's nickel production.
MANGANESE
Q2 2018 Q2 2018 H1 2018
Q2 Q2 vs. vs. vs.
Manganese 2018 2017 Q2 2017 Q1 2018 Q1 2018 H1 2018 H1 2017 H1 2017
Manganese ore (1) 000 t 866 843 3% 881 (2)% 1,747 1,666 5%
Manganese alloys(1)(2) 000 t 43 39 10% 41 4% 84 71 19%
(1) Saleable production.
(2) Production includes medium carbon ferro-manganese.
Manganese ore - Manganese ore production increased by 3% to 866,200 tonnes.
Manganese alloy - Manganese alloy production increased by 10% to 42,800 tonnes.
Q2 2018 Q2 2018 H1 2018
vs. vs. vs.
Manganese (tonnes) Q2 2018 Q1 2018 Q4 2017 Q3 2017 Q2 2017 Q1 2018 Q2 2017 H1 2018 H1 2017 H1 2017
Samancor
Manganese ore(1) 866,200 880,800 979,600 839,500 843,300 (2)% 3% 1,747,000 1,666,400 5%
Manganese alloys(1)(2) 42,800 41,200 41,100 37,300 39,300 4% 10% 84,000 70,800 19%
Samancor sales volumes
Manganese ore 910,100 824,200 874,900 846,900 887,600 10% 3% 1,734,300 1,723,600 1%
Manganese alloys 48,400 38,300 37,300 33,500 37,200 26% 30% 86,700 71,600 21%
(1) Saleable production.
(2) Production includes medium carbon ferro-manganese.
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION
Exploration and Evaluation expenditure for the quarter increased by 38% to $72 million. Exploration
expenditure increased by 17% to $27 million and evaluation expenditure increased by 55% to $45 million.
Anglo American continues to prioritise and invest in mineral discovery, building upon its long and successful
history of identifying viable mineral resources. The Discovery team's objective is to build and maintain a robust
greenfield portfolio by identifying and securing extensive mineral tenure covering strategic, highly prospective
search space in both established and frontier settings. Their focus is on the discovery of mineral deposits that
are capable of delivering sustainable and superior returns on a material scale, and which provide greater long-
term optionality for the Group.
The team is active across a number of geographies, using the latest technologies and innovations to pinpoint
opportunities for further investigation. These include Australia, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Zambia. As an
example, exploration activity in the Alta Floresta and Tapajos belts of central Brazil has yielded promising
early-stage drilling results. These prompted the team to lodge applications securing >19,000 km2 of
prospective mineral tenure, which the Group is now systematically evaluating.
REALISED PRICES SUMMARY
H1 2018 H1 2018
vs. vs.
Average realised prices H1 2018 H2 2017 H1 2017 FY 2017 H1 2017 H2 2017
De Beers
Total sales volumes (100%) (Mct)(1) 18.8 15.1 20.0 35.1 (6)% 25%
Consolidated sales volumes
(Mct)(1) 17.8 14.0 19.1 33.1 (7)% 27%
Consolidated average realised
price ($/ct)(2) 162 170 156 162 4% (5)%
Average price index(3) 123 122 121 122 2% 1%
PGMs
Platinum (US$/oz) 932 946 957 947 (3)% (1)%
Palladium (US$/oz) 1,005 926 780 876 29% 9%
Rhodium (US$/oz) 1,938 1,180 911 1,094 113% 64%
Basket price (US$/oz) 2,318 2,061 1,843 1,966 26% 12%
Copper (USc/lb)(4) 297 309 264 290 13% (3)%
Iron Ore - FOB prices
Kumba Export (US$/dmt)(5) 69 71 71 71 (3)% (3)%
Minas-Rio (US$/wmt)(6) 70 64 66 65 6% 9%
Coal
Australia
Metallurgical - HCC (US$/t)(7) 198 180 195 187 2% 10%
Metallurgical - PCI (US$/t)(7) 129 126 124 125 4% 2%
Thermal - Export (US$/t) 99 95 87 91 14% 4%
South Africa
Thermal - Export (US$/t)(8) 88 80 72 76 18% 6%
Thermal - Domestic (US$/t, FOR)(9) 20 22 20 21 0% (9)%
Colombia
Thermal - Export (US$/t) 79 79 71 75 11% 0%
Nickel (USc/lb) 632 508 442 476 43% 24%
(1) Consolidated sales volumes exclude De Beers' JV partners' 50% proportionate share of sales to entities outside De Beers from the Diamond Trading Company Botswana and
the Namibia Diamond Trading Company, which are included in total sales volume (100% basis). 2017 includes pre-commercial production sales volumes from Gahcho Kué.
Excluding Gahcho Kué's capitalised pre-commercial production sales volumes results in a consolidated sales volume of 18.4Mct for H1 2017.
(2) Consolidated average realised price based on 100% selling value post-aggregation and excludes pre-commercial production sales from Gahcho Kué.
(3) Average of the De Beers price index for the Sights within the six-month period. The De Beers price index is relative to 100 as at December 2006.
(4) The realised price for Copper excludes third party sales volumes.
(5) Average realised export basket price (FOB Saldanha).
(6) Average realised export basket price (FOB Açu) (wet basis).
(7) Weighted average metallurgical coal sales price achieved.
(8) Weighted average export thermal coal price achieved. Excludes third party sales.
(9) Weighted average domestic thermal coal price achieved on all domestic thermal coal sales.
NOTES
- This Production Report for the second quarter ended 30 June 2018 is unaudited.
- Production figures are sometimes more precise than the rounded numbers shown in the commentary
of this report. The percentage change will reflect the percentage change using the production figures
shown in the Production Summary of this report.
- Copper equivalent production 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.
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