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Half Year Financial Report
Anglo American plc
Incorporated in the United Kingdom
(Registration number: 3564138)
Short name: Anglo
Share code: AGL
ISIN number: GB00B1XZS820
HALF YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT
for the six months ended 30 June 2015
24 July 2015
Anglo American Interim Results 2015
Improved operational performance and accelerated cost and capex reductions to mitigate price weakness
- Group underlying EBIT(1) of $1.9 billion, a 36% decrease due to sharply weaker commodity prices ($1.9 billion(2) underlying EBIT
impact), partially offset by weaker producer country currencies and cost reductions ($0.6 billion underlying EBIT benefit)(3)
- Commodity price-driven impairments of $3.5 billion after tax, including $2.9 billion at Minas-Rio
- Productivity improvements and indirect and capital cost reductions accelerated, with disposals being progressed:
- $1.5 billion(4) of operating and indirect cost reductions and productivity gains targeted in H2 2015 and 2016 (operating costs
$800 million, productivity gains $400 million, indirect costs $300 million)
- Additional capital expenditure reductions of up to $1.0 billion by end 2016
- $1.6 billion of disposal proceeds delivered in July 2015
- Improved operational performance and cash flows delivering net debt of $13.5 billion as at 30 June 2015 (31 December 2014:
$12.9 billion), with $15.0 billion of liquidity maintained. Following receipt of Lafarge Tarmac proceeds, net debt is $11.9 billion.
- Production volumes increased by 8% (Cu eq.)(3)
- Unit costs decreased by 5% (local currency) and 14% in US dollar terms(3)
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
US$ million, unless otherwise stated 6 months ended 6 months ended
30 June 2015 30 June 2014 Change
Underlying EBIT(1) 1,883 2,932 (36)%
Underlying earnings(5) 904 1,284 (30)%
Group revenue(6) 13,346 16,144 (17)%
Underlying EBITDA(7) 3,280 4,328 (24)%
(Loss)/profit before tax(8) (1,920) 2,945 –
(Loss)/profit for the financial period
attributable to equity shareholders of
the Company(8) (3,015) 1,464 –
Underlying earnings per share (US$)(5) 0.70 1.00 (30)%
Dividend per share (US$) 0.32 0.32 –
Attributable ROCE%(9) 8% 10% –
(1) Underlying EBIT is operating profit presented before special items and remeasurements, and includes the Group’s attributable share
of associates’ and joint ventures’ underlying EBIT. See notes 4 and 6 to the Condensed financial statements for underlying EBIT.
For definition of special items and remeasurements, see note 7 to the Condensed financial statements.
(2) Excludes De Beers.
(3) Platinum strike underlying EBIT impact of $0.4bn included in cash cost benefit. Cu equivalent production is (2)% if adjusting for
2014 Platinum strike and excluding Peace River Coal Care & Maintenance impact. Cu equivalent unit costs adjusted for Platinum
strike would be 2% increase in local currency and (7)% lower in USD.
(4) Underlying EBIT improvement targets are broken down as follows:
- $1.5 billion of underlying EBIT benefits from the core business, broken down by:
- $1.2 billion of operational improvements, including $0.8 billion of operating cost reductions and $0.4 billion productivity
gains
- $0.3 billion of indirect cost reductions
- Indirect costs are targeted to fall by a total of $0.5 billion, of which $0.3 billion is from core operations (above) and
$0.2 billion will be realised through the divestment of non-core assets.
(5) See note 6 and 10 to the Condensed financial statements for basis of calculation of underlying earnings.
(6) Includes the Group’s attributable share of associates’ and joint ventures’ revenue of $1,788 million (30 June 2014:
$1,923 million). See note 4 to the Condensed financial statements.
(7) Underlying EBITDA is underlying EBIT before depreciation and amortisation in subsidiaries and joint operations, and includes the
Group’s attributable share of associates’ and joint ventures’ underlying EBITDA.
(8) Stated after special items and remeasurements. See note 7 to the Condensed financial statements.
(9) Attributable ROCE is based on underlying performance, and reflects realised prices and foreign exchange during the current period.
Where ROCE relates to a period of less than one year, the return for the period has been annualised (with the exception of
De Beers when presented as an individual business unit– see footnote on page 21).
Mark Cutifani, Chief Executive of Anglo American, said: “The transformation of Anglo American that I set out 18 months ago is
progressing, despite considerable external challenges. I expect the operational turnaround to generate $1.2 billion(4) of underlying
EBIT upside over the next 18 months, in addition to the $1.7 billion delivered to date. Structurally, we are focusing the portfolio
around those assets that are of the scale and quality to generate most value to the Group. We expect to generate proceeds of at least
$3 billion from asset sales, including the $1.6 billion received from the sale of our 50% interest in Lafarge Tarmac. We are
unrelenting in enforcing strict cost and capital discipline across Anglo American, building upon the unit cost reductions delivered to
date. Combined with planned capital expenditure reductions of up to $1.0 billion by end 2016, we are on track to deliver our long term
net debt target of $10 billion to $12 billion, with net debt after the Lafarge Tarmac proceeds at $11.9 billion.
“Having defined our portfolio and significantly improved operational performance, now is the right time to accelerate the right-sizing
of the organisation that supports the future business; we are targeting a $500 million(4) total cost saving, of which $300 million will
be realised from our ongoing core business, through the reduction of 6,000 overhead and other indirect roles, a 46% decrease, including
those that will transfer with the businesses we are divesting. Post asset sales, we expect to have reduced our number of assets from
55 to 40 and reduced total employees by 35%, while maintaining copper equivalent production. As a result, and following the asset
disposals and further business improvement, our underlying EBITDA margin of 25% in the first half of 2015 would increase to 35% on a
like for like basis, representing a 40% improvement off a substantially lower cost base.”
Mark Cutifani added: “Safety performance is my first priority and I am saddened to report that we lost five colleagues in incidents in
South Africa, Australia and Brazil in the first half of the year. There is no acceptable reason for us not to ensure a safe working
environment for all our people and our work to consign all safety incidents to history continues with absolute determination.
“The first six months of 2015 saw considerable further price decreases for our products amidst a volatile market environment and
economic uncertainty in certain key markets. Our work to drive yet greater operational performance and productivity has continued, with
a 14% decrease in copper equivalent unit costs (in US dollar terms). Cash costs were down $600 million(3), partially offsetting the
$1.9 billion underlying EBIT impact of sharply weaker commodity prices. Looking to the balance of this year and into next, I expect the
current period of volatile markets and economic uncertainty, fuelled in part by pockets of geopolitical tension, to continue.
“Overall performance for the half year was solid and largely in line with our expectations, reflecting a number of planned or otherwise
expected impacts, such as the rebuild of the nickel furnaces in Brazil and the water shortage in our Copper business in Chile. Of
particular note was the performance of the Platinum business following last year’s strike, with the Mogalakwena open pit delivering
strong volume, productivity and unit cost improvements, while Rustenburg also showed greater productivity with its now optimised mine
plan. Cost control is a major focus, particularly given our footprint in certain high inflation jurisdictions, and we recorded strong
unit cost decreases in Coal and De Beers.
“In Iron Ore, Kumba’s production volume was in line with 2014 while US dollar unit costs improved by 4%. The Kolomela mine continued to
perform strongly although we have adjusted the mine plan at Sishen to reflect the current market environment and have revised Kumba’s
volume guidance downwards for 2015 and 2016. Taking into account the volatility in the iron ore market, and to protect against the
downside, we are positioning Kumba for a $45 per tonne benchmark iron ore price by optimising the Sishen pit design and restructuring
overheads and support services while preserving the life of the mine.
“We are taking the same approach to costs at Minas-Rio in Brazil. The ramp-up of the operation is progressing and we are now in a
position to reduce targeted FOB unit costs by $5 per tonne to $28-30 per tonne once full run-rate is reached in Q2 2016. Given the
significant further weakness in iron ore prices, we reviewed our near-and longer-term price assumptions at the mid-year, resulting in a
$2.9 billion post-tax write down in the carrying value of Minas-Rio.
“Our Coal businesses in Australia and South Africa delivered a 3% underlying EBIT increase due to a combination of productivity
improvements, including unit cost reductions of 13% in Australia and 3% in South Africa in local currency terms, and volume discipline
in Canada.
“De Beers saw a continuation of the market weakness of late 2014 during the first six months of 2015, resulting in a 25% underlying
EBIT decrease. In response to these market conditions, the business has revised production guidance for 2015 to 29 to 31 million
carats, while continuing to focus on its operational metrics. De Beers also reduced unit costs by 10% in dollar terms.
“We are making fundamental changes to transform Anglo American – operationally, structurally and culturally – into a fit for purpose
organisation with an enhanced resource endowment. Combined with our diversified strategy across the early, mid and late cycle demand
segments, we are ensuring that the business is sustainable through the commodity price cycles, as well as shorter-term price shocks,
and offers investors attractive and differentiated exposure to the mining industry.”
FINANCIAL REVIEW OF GROUP RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
Summary
Anglo American reported underlying earnings of $0.9 billion (H1 2014: $1.3 billion), with underlying EBIT decreasing by 36% to
$1.9 billion.
Falling prices were seen across most products ($1.9 billion impact(1)), with the realised price of iron ore down 41%, platinum down
19%, copper 18% and HCC down 15%. This was partially mitigated by a solid cost performance and favourable exchange rates.
A strengthening of the US dollar against the South African rand and the Australian dollar more than offset the impact of CPI on the
Group result ($0.4 billion favourable to underlying EBIT vs H1 2014). The Group’s overall cash costs decreased in real terms as a
result of cost-reduction initiatives across the Group and falling input costs such as diesel, rubber and steel.
Net debt increased by $0.6 billion to $13.5 billion (31 December 2014: $12.9 billion) and total capital expenditure has reduced by
$0.6 billion to $2.1 billion, as expansionary projects approach completion and SIB capital expenditure is reduced. On 17 July 2015,
Anglo American received $1.6 billion for its 50% interest in Lafarge Tarmac, reducing net debt to $11.9 billion.
The first six months of 2015 have seen significant further weakness and ongoing volatility in the prices of the bulk commodities,
particularly iron ore and metallurgical coal. Anglo American has therefore reviewed its near-and longer-term commodity price
assumptions at the mid-year, while also noting the gradual and ongoing reduction of consensus prices within what remains a wide range
of forecasts. As a result, Anglo American has recorded non-cash impairments within special items at 30 June 2015 relating to Minas-Rio
and Coal assets of $3.5 billion after tax.
Operational performance (production/costs)
Operational performance was encouraging across the majority of businesses. Total Australia and Canada coal production increased
4% despite Peace River Coal (which produced 0.9 Mt in H1 2014) being placed on care and maintenance in December 2014. Minas-Rio
produced 3.0 Mt (wet basis) in H1 2015 after commencing operations in the fourth quarter of 2014 and reaching First Ore On Ship (FOOS)
on 25 October 2014. In addition, total equivalent refined platinum production increased by 55%, primarily due to the non-recurrence of
the industrial action which took place in 2014. In contrast, nickel production decreased by 34%, as a result of the furnace rebuild at
Barro Alto. Copper production decreased by 10% largely as a result of the shutdowns of the processing plants at Los Bronces to manage
water reserve levels.
The first half of 2015 saw a positive performance on costs. Coal Australia AUD FOB cash costs decreased by 13% due to increased
productivity at underground mines and cost reductions. Copper unit costs increased by 4%, with lower volumes at Los Bronces due to
water conservation measures being the primary driver. The Group continued to experience falling mining inflation, with Chile, Australia
and South Africa experiencing below CPI cost inflation vs. H1 2014.
(1) Excludes De Beers.
Income statement
Underlying EBIT
6 months ended 6 months ended
30 June 2015 30 June 2014
Iron Ore and Manganese 510 1,229
Coal 267 260
Copper 174 760
Nickel – 26
Niobium 32 34
Phosphates 41 9
Platinum 272 (1)
De Beers 576 765
Corporate and other 11 (150)
Total 1,883 2,932
Underlying Earnings
Group underlying earnings were $0.9 billion, a 31% decrease (H1 2014: $1.3 billion).
6 months ended 30 June 2015
Net finance costs
Underlying and income tax Non-controlling Underlying
$ million EBIT expense interests earnings
Iron Ore and Manganese 510 (192) (178) 140
Coal 267 (66) (4) 197
Copper 174 (70) (42) 62
Nickel – (2) – (2)
Niobium 32 (15) – 17
Phosphates 41 (18) – 23
Platinum 272 (55) (42) 175
De Beers 576 (155) (61) 360
Corporate and other 11 (85) 6 (68)
Total 1,883 (658) (321) 904
Net finance costs
Net finance costs, before special items and remeasurements, excluding associates and joint ventures, were $161 million (H1 2014:
$73 million). The increase was driven by lower interest income due to a reduction in cash from $8.5 billion to $7.0 billion and foreign
exchange losses in the current period, primarily driven by the weakening Brazilian real, compared to gains in the comparative period.
Tax
The effective rate of tax, before special items and remeasurements including attributable share of associates’ and joint ventures’ tax,
decreased from 31.5% for the six months ended 30 June 2014 and 29.8% for the year ended 31 December 2014 to 28.0%. This lower rate was
due to the net impact of certain prior year adjustments, the remeasurement of withholding tax provisions across the Group and the
relative levels of profits arising in our operating jurisdictions. In future periods, it is expected that the effective tax rate will
remain above the United Kingdom statutory tax rate.
Reconciliation to (loss)/profit for the period from underlying earnings
6 months ended 6 months ended
30 June 2015 30 June 2014
Underlying earnings 904 1,284
Operating special items (3,319) (61)
Operating remeasurements (109) 179
Non-operating special items (155) 19
Financing special items and remeasurements 69 45
Special items and remeasurements tax (413) (4)
Non-controlling interests on special items and remeasurements 49 (4)
Share of associates’ and joint ventures’ special
items and remeasurements (41) 6
(Loss)/profit for the financial period attributable to equity
shareholders of the Company (3,015) 1,464
Underlying earnings per share (US$) 0.70 1.00
Special items and remeasurements
Special items and remeasurements primarily relate to impairments in respect of the Minas-Rio iron ore project of $2.5 billion pre-tax
($2.9 billion post-tax) and Capcoal, Peace River Coal and other assets within the Coal segment of $0.8 billion pre-tax ($0.6 billion
post-tax). Full details of the special items and remeasurements charges are to be found in note 7 to the Condensed financial
statements.
Group ROCE
Attributable ROCE declined to 8% in H1 2015 (30 June 2014: 10%) primarily as a consequence of weaker commodity prices, partially offset
by improved operational performance, depreciating foreign exchange, a lower proportion of post-tax earnings attributable to non-
controlling interests and lower average attributable capital employed. Average attributable capital employed decreased from
$38.7 billion in 31 December 2014 to $35.5 billion in H1 2015, driven by impairments at Minas-Rio and the Coal assets, partially offset
by ongoing capital expenditure.
Attributable ROCE is defined as annualised underlying EBIT divided by average capital employed for the period, where capital employed
is net assets excluding net debt and financial asset investments, attributable to equity shareholders of Anglo American plc. It is
calculated based on achieved prices and foreign exchange. Refer to page 52 for further details.
The previous ROCE measure, used to track the Driving Value programme, incorporated a number of adjustments, principally to reverse the
impact of certain impairments and acquisition fair value adjustments. The new attributable ROCE measure has been developed to allow a
clearer link to the published financial statements. Comparatives have been restated to align with the current period presentation, and
capital employed by segment is disclosed in note 4 to the Condensed financial statements. The Driving Value ROCE is disclosed on page
52.
Net debt
Net debt (including related hedges) of $13,496 million was $625 million higher than at 31 December 2014 and $1,981 million higher than
at 30 June 2014, representing gearing of 32.8% (31 December 2014: 28.6%). Net debt is made up of cash and cash equivalents of
$7,033 million (31 December 2014: $6,747 million) and gross debt including related derivatives of $20,529 million (31 December 2014:
$19,618 million). The increase in net debt compared with full-year 2014 was driven by capital expenditure of $2,113 million, the
payment of dividends of $680 million to Company shareholders and $196 million to non-controlling interests, and interest payments of
$456 million. This was partially offset by cash generated from operating activities of $2,715 million.
Following the issue of $3.2 billion of bonds in 2014, the Group issued further bonds of $2.2 billion consisting of $1.5 billion through
accessing the US bond markets and $0.7 billion under the Euro Medium Term Note programme during the period.
On 17 July 2015, Anglo American received cash proceeds of $1.6 billion for its 50% interest in Lafarge Tarmac, reducing net debt from
$13.5 billion at 30 June 2015 to $11.9 billion.
Anglo American’s objective is to maintain a strong investment grade rating, which demands rigorous capital discipline. We recognise
that over the next year and a half we will have limited flexibility owing to heavier capital expenditure commitments as we complete the
development of Minas-Rio in Brazil, and Grosvenor in Australia, after which we expect capital expenditure to be moderated. Anglo
American is targeting a long term net debt level of $10 billion to $12 billion.
Cash flow
Net cash inflows from operating activities were $2,715 million (30 June 2014: $3,510 million), a decrease of 23%, driven by the 24%
decrease in underlying EBITDA. This was partially offset by reduced cash tax paid, driven by lower earnings and one-off tax payments in
the prior year.
Outflows on working capital in the current period were $15 million (30 June 2014: inflows of $180 million). This reflected a
$59 million increase in inventories primarily due to the Platinum stock adjustment ($181 million) and lower volumes sold at De Beers,
as well as a $65 million decrease in creditors across a number of segments, offset by a $109 million decrease in operating receivables
primarily in Platinum.
Net cash used in investing activities of $2,343 million (30 June 2014: $2,753 million) was primarily attributable to expenditure on
property, plant and equipment of $2,035 million (30 June 2014: $2,667 million). Expenditure on property, plant and equipment has
decreased by 24% against H1 2014, mainly owing to lower expenditure at Minas-Rio and lower stay in business expenditure as a result of
weakening exchange rates and cost-cutting initiatives.
Net cash inflows from financing activities were $24 million (30 June 2014: cash outflow $39 million). This included cash receipts on
issuance of bonds of $2,159 million, offset by net repayments of borrowings of $545 million, dividend payments to Company shareholders
and non-controlling interests totalling $876 million, as well as interest payments of $456 million.
Liquidity and funding
At 30 June 2015, the Group had undrawn committed bank facilities of $7.9 billion and cash of $7.0 billion. The Group’s forecasts and
projections, taking account of reasonably possible changes in trading performance, indicate the Group’s ability to operate within the
level of its current facilities for the foreseeable future.
At 30 June 2015, Anglo American's ratings were Moody's Baa2 (negative outlook) and Standard & Poor's BBB- (stable outlook).
Dividends
An interim dividend of 32 US cents per share (30 June 2014: 32 US cents per share) has been declared.
The Board
On 22 July 2015, Tony O’Neill was appointed to the Board as an executive director. Mr O’Neill joined Anglo American as Group Director –
Technical in September 2013, with responsibility for mining and technology, business performance, projects and SHE (safety, health and
environment). Mr O’Neill’s appointment to the Board signals the Group’s commitment to engineering excellence and its continuing drive
to achieve best practice operational, safety and environmental performance.
Principal risks and uncertainties
Anglo American is exposed to a variety of risks and uncertainties which may have a financial, operational or reputational impact on the
Group, and which may also have an impact on the achievement of social, economic and environmental objectives.
The principal risks and uncertainties facing the Group at the year-end were set out in detail in the operating and financial review
section of the Annual Report 2014 (pages 43 to 47), and have not changed significantly since. Key headline risks relate to the
following:
- Commodity prices
- Liquidity risk
- Currency risk
- Inflation
- Safety and health
- Environment
- Political, legal and regulatory
- Operational risk and project delivery
- Event risk
- Employees
- Infrastructure
- Community relations
- Information and cyber security
- Portfolio restructuring
The Group is exposed to changes in the economic environment, as with any other business. Details of any key risks and uncertainties
specific to the period are covered in the operations review section.
The Annual Report 2014 is available on the Group’s website www.angloamerican.com.
OPERATIONS REVIEW FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
In the operations review on the following pages, underlying EBIT includes the attributable share of associates’ and joint ventures’
EBIT and is before special items and remeasurements unless otherwise stated. Capital expenditure is defined as cash expenditure on
property, plant and equipment, including related derivatives, proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment and direct
funding for capital expenditure from non-controlling interests.
IRON ORE AND MANGANESE
Key performance indicators
Production Sales Underlying Underlying
Volume volume Price Revenue EBITDA EBIT Capex ROCE
Mt(1) Mt tonne(2) $m $m $m $m
Segment n/a n/a n/a 2,013 693 510 829 8%
Prior period n/a n/a n/a 2,894 1,381 1,229 1,312 13%
Kumba Iron Ore 22.6 26.0 61 1,723 654 513 274 32%
Prior period 22.8 22.5 104 2,466 1,293 1,182 305 78%
Iron Ore Brazil 3.0 2.6 50 n/a (10) (11) 555 (1)%
Prior period – – n/a n/a (6) (9) 1,007 (0)%
Samancor(3) 1.7 1.7 n/a 290 77 36 n/a 11%
Prior period 1.7 1.8 n/a 428 137 99 n/a 24%
Projects and Corporate n/a n/a n/a n/a (28) (28) n/a n/a
Prior period n/a n/a n/a n/a (43) (43) n/a n/a
(1) Iron Ore Brazil production is Mt (wet basis).
(2) Prices for Kumba Iron Ore (Kumba) are the average realised export basket price (FOB Saldanha). Prices for IOB are average realised
export basket price (FOB Açu).
(3) Production and sales include ore and alloy.
Financial and operating overview
Kumba
Underlying EBIT decreased by 57% to $513 million (H1 2014: $1,182 million), mainly attributable to the 46% fall in the iron ore
benchmark price to an average of $60/tonne. Realised export prices averaged $61/tonne, which was 41% lower than in 2014. Total cash
costs, however, declined by 4%, with costs associated with the 12% increase in waste mined being offset by an 11% weakening of the
South African rand against the US dollar.
Record export sales of 23.2 Mt (H1 2014: 19.7 Mt) were achieved, an increase of 18%, on the back of an improved logistics performance
and the shipment of 2.3 Mt through the multi-purpose terminal at the Saldanha port. As a result, Kumba reduced its stockpile at the
port by 1.3 Mt, while total finished-product stocks decreased to 4.0 Mt at 30 June 2015 compared with 6.5 Mt at the 2014 year-end.
Iron Ore Brazil
First ore on ship was achieved in October 2014 and the project ramp-up is expected to continue into 2016. Total project capital
expenditure remains estimated at $8.4 billion. Of that amount, $7.8 billion had been accounted for by 30 June 2015, with $0.6 billion
expected to be spent to complete the project. The remaining capex mostly relates to the completion of the port breakwater, land and
mine-equipment purchases, filtering expansion, beneficiation plant civil works and mechanical completion.
Underlying EBIT is likely to be capitalised until early 2016, by which time the Minas-Rio project is expected to have achieved 80% of
its commercial production capacity. In H1 2015, Iron Ore Brazil’s capitalised underlying EBIT loss was $145 million, primarily due to
high unit costs being incurred in the ramp-up phase and weaker iron ore benchmark prices.
Samancor
Underlying EBIT decreased by 64% to $36 million, driven primarily by lower manganese prices combined with an 8% decrease in ore sales.
Markets
Iron ore
2015 2014
Average market prices (IODEX 62% Fe CFR China spot price – $/tonne)(1) 60 111
Average realised prices (Kumba export – $/tonne) (FOB Saldanha) 61 104
(1) Different products are priced against a number of different indices in the market. IODEX 62% has been used in this instance as a
generic industry benchmark against which to compare average realised prices.
Seaborne iron ore prices have continued the downtrend in 2015 with the IODEX 62% Fe CFR China spot price falling 46% year on year (YoY)
to average $60/dmt in H1 2015. The continued rise in seaborne supply from the major supply regions (up ~6% YoY) has coincided with a
slowdown in global crude steel production (down ~2% YoY), resulting in an oversupplied seaborne market. High-cost marginal suppliers
are withdrawing from the market in response to the low-price environment. However, this is being offset as growth projects reach
completion.
Manganese ore
The first half of 2015 has seen significant weakness in manganese ore prices. The 44% Mn index has fallen almost 30% since the start of
the year, bringing the year-to-date average to $3.47/dmtu CIF China, down from $4.56/dmtu in 2014. Slowing global crude steel
production and increased supply from low-cost sources (including South African railed volumes) have displaced marginal suppliers, while
the global cost curve has also shifted downwards owing to weaker producer FX, the impact of lower oil prices on cash costs and lower
ocean freight rates.
Operating performance
Kumba
Sishen’s production declined by 5% to 16.1 Mt (H1 2014: 17.0 Mt) owing to mining feedstock constraints to the plants, while waste
tonnes mined reached 107.7 Mt, an increase of 24% (H1 2014: 86.9 Mt). The implementation of the Operating Model in the North mine
continues to improve operating equipment productivity and is now being rolled out to both the pre-strip mining and heavy mining
equipment maintenance areas of the mine.
Kolomela maintained its strong performance, increasing output by 7% to 5.9 Mt (H1 2014: 5.5 Mt). Waste mined increased by 8% to 26.3 Mt
(H1 2014: 24.4 Mt).
Thabazimbi produced 0.6 Mt (H1 2014: 0.3 Mt), while waste-mining volumes decreased by 45% to 8.4 Mt (H1 2014: 15.4 Mt). On 16 July 2015
Kumba announced the closure of Thabazimbi mine, as the mine has reached the end of its life.
Volumes railed to the port were 11% higher at 21.8 Mt (H1 2014: 19.7 Mt).
Phase 2 of the Dingleton project, the relocation of the 428 remaining houses, buildings and businesses, is progressing well and
expected to be completed by 2016.
Iron Ore Brazil
Minas-Rio produced 3.0 Mt of iron ore (wet basis), marginally behind the original ramp-up schedule due to early adjustments required at
the filtration plant. A remediation plan has now been put in place and the operation has experienced a rise in productivity and in
plant and machinery availability. The pace of production increased towards the end of the second quarter and 2015 guidance is unchanged
at 11 Mt to 14 Mt (wet basis). Export sales of all products in H1 amounted to 2.6 Mt on a wet basis.
Samancor
Production of manganese ore has remained consistent at 1.6 Mt (attributable basis). However, production volumes were impacted in Q2 by
planned shutdowns in the South African operations combined with unplanned industrial action. The decrease in production in South Africa
was slightly offset by an improvement in the Australian operations, where production benefited from improved ore recovery and plant
utilisation.
Production of manganese alloys decreased by 8% to 126,200 tonnes (attributable basis) as a result of the suspension of operations at
Metalloys in South Africa.
Operational outlook
Kumba
Given the weaker outlook and volatility in the iron ore market, Kumba is reducing its cash costs and positioning itself for $45/tonne
(assumed lump premium of $0.20/dmtu) benchmark iron ore price (62% Fe CFR China). This has led to the company undertaking a number of
interventions, including reducing overhead costs, maintaining a strong focus on capital discipline, reconfiguring the operations by
revising the mine plans at Sishen and Kolomela, and maintaining the focus on product quality.
Sishen’s life-of-mine (LoM) plan has been reconfigured and optimised for cash flow in the near-term (2015 to 2017). The waste target
for 2015 has been revised down to 200 Mt from 240 Mt, with a ramp-up to 230 Mt from 2018. The production outlook has been moderated to
33 Mt for 2015, 36 Mt in 2016 and 2017 and rising to 38 Mt thereafter. The average LoM stripping ratio remains at 3.9.
Kolomela is expected to produce in excess of 11 Mt in 2015, with production expected to ramp up to 13 Mt within the next two years.
Kolomela’s waste profile has also been optimised to conserve cash. Mining will now concentrate on two primary pits, with the third pre-
stripping pit being rephased to 2019. As a result, waste tonnages are being reduced from 42 Mt - 46 Mt to 35 Mt - 38 Mt over the next
three years, with waste of 35 Mt planned for 2015. The LoM stripping ratio has been maintained at 3.1.
Capital expenditure has been reduced accordingly and rephased to conserve cash, with a significant reduction in stay-in-business
capital of $675 million over the next three years. Deferred stripping has been reduced by $170 million over the next three years,
mainly due to the revised waste-mining profile at Sishen.
Iron Ore Brazil
Iron ore production of between 11 Mt and 14 Mt (wet basis) is expected in 2015. Nameplate capacity of 26.5 Mt is expected to be reached
by Q2 2016, with production of between 24 Mt and 26 Mt (wet basis) expected in 2016.
In response to the current pricing environment, Iron Ore Brazil’s cost base is under review, with cost-efficiency and reduction
programmes in place.
FOB cost guidance for the operation at steady state has been revised to $28 - $30/tonne, principally due to the weaker Brazilian real.
Unit costs achieved in H1, however, were above this target, as expected during a ramp-up period.
COAL
Key performance indicators
Production Sales Underlying Underlying
Volume volume Price Revenue EBITDA EBIT Capex ROCE
Mt Mt tonne(1) $m $m $m $m
Segment 47.9 50.7 n/a 2,608 589 267 416 10%
Prior period 48.5 48.0 n/a 2,856 638 260 436 8%
Australia/Canada 16.3 16.4 100 1,271 324 101 379 6%
Prior period 15.7 15.7 117 1,509 307 18 403 0%
South Africa 25.7 28.5 60 1,000 182 129 37 20%
Prior period 26.9 26.8 75 975 227 178 33 28%
Colombia 5.9 5.8 58 337 107 61 n/a 14%
Prior period 5.9 5.5 67 372 135 95 n/a 19%
Projects/corporate n/a n/a n/a n/a (24) (24) n/a n/a
Prior period n/a n/a n/a n/a (31) (31) n/a n/a
(1) Australia and Canada is the weighted average metallurgical coal sales price achieved. South Africa is the weighted average export
thermal coal price achieved.
Financial and operating overview
Australia and Canada
Australia and Canada recorded an underlying EBIT of $101 million, an increase of $83 million over the same period last year. The
overall increase in underlying EBIT reflected significant cost reductions of $141 million and a weaker AUD impact of $181 million.
A 14% reduction in the average quarterly hard coking coal (HCC) benchmark coal price reduced underlying EBIT by $236 million and was
partially mitigated by higher production volumes. All operations have lowered local currency unit costs, with underground operations
reducing by 22% and open cut operations by 5%. Placing Peace River Coal into care and maintenance benefited H1 2015 EBIT by
$38 million.
South Africa
South Africa's underlying EBIT of $129 million on a like for like basis was 17% lower (excluding $22 million of profit from the sale of
a block of Coal Resources in H1 2014). This was due to a 20% reduction in the export thermal coal price, which had a $132 million
negative impact, partially offset by increased sales volumes and cost reductions of $48 million and the benefit of a weaker rand to the
value of $63 million.
Local currency FOB cash unit costs at export mines decreased by 3%, with improved productivity and cost reductions in labour, including
contractors, and maintenance.
Colombia
Underlying EBIT declined by 36% to $61 million, mainly owing to weaker prices reducing underlying EBIT by $40 million, offset in part
by higher sales volumes, lower costs as a result of a detailed cost-control programme and favourable exchange rates.
Markets
Metallurgical coal
2015 2014
Average market prices ($/tonne)(1) 113 132
Average realised prices ($/tonne, FOB)(2) 100 117
(1) Represents the quarterly average benchmark for premium low-vol hard coking coal.
(2) Average realised price of various grades of metallurgical coal including hard and semi-soft coking coal and PCI coal.
Metallurgical coal prices saw a decline in the first half of 2015, driven mainly by a sharp reduction in Chinese imports as a result of
the imposition of quality standards testing. This diverted material into other markets and impacted both spot and contract prices. Spot
prices fell from $113/tonne at the beginning of 2015 to a multi-year low of $85/tonne in May (TSI Premium HCC FOB AUS $/tonne), before
recovering slightly by the end of the half, averaging $99/tonne in H1 2015, down from $120/tonne in H1 2014. Demand from India
continues to rise, although not enough to absorb the excess supply. High-cost supply has started to exit the market with US supply
contracting 13% YoY to May in 2015, while supply from Australia has been relatively stable.
Thermal coal
2015 2014
Average market price ($/tonne, FOB Australia) 63 76
Average realised prices – Export Australia ($/tonne, FOB) 61 81
Average realised prices – Export South Africa ($/tonne, FOB) 60 75
Average realised prices – Domestic South Africa ($/tonne) 18 19
Average realised prices – Colombia ($/tonne, FOB) 58 67
Thermal coal prices were in line with where they finished in 2014 – averaging around $62/tonne FOB (for Newcastle and Richards Bay) in
H1 2015. Overall, soft demand has prevailed in the first half, driven predominantly by a drop-off in Chinese import demand. India
continues to increase imports, albeit at a slower pace than previously seen. On the supply side, Indonesian volumes are being withdrawn
from the market in response to the overall weak demand.
Operating performance
Australia and Canada
Total coal production increased by 4% despite Peace River Coal (which produced 0.9 Mt in the first half of 2014) being placed on care
and maintenance in December 2014. Total Australian production increased by 10%, benefiting from a strong performance at the underground
longwall operations.
In Australia, export metallurgical coal production increased by 3%, with increases from the underground operations offsetting lower
open cut volumes, which were affected by Cyclone Marcia. Production of export thermal coal increased by 60%, reflecting higher volumes
at all thermal producing operations and a change in product mix at Dawson.
Underground operation production increased by 29%, largely through a step-change in productivity at Capcoal’s Grasstree underground
operation. Moranbah production increased by 26% as there was a longwall move in H1 2014 and the impacts of the equipment design issues,
scheduled for rectification in Q3 2015, have been tightly managed through the current longwall panel.
Production at the Australian open cut operations increased by 3%, with strong output from Callide and Foxleigh partly offsetting lower
production at Dawson owing to the effects of Cyclone Marcia, as well as lower volumes at Capcoal, where plant and rail capacity was
prioritised for Capcoal’s Grasstree underground operation’s higher margin coal.
South Africa
Trade production increased by 4%, with an 11% increase from underground operations more than offsetting a 6% decrease from open cut
operations. Export production totalled 8.6 Mt, a 4% increase, driven by productivity improvements across all trade mines.
The 11% underground production increase was underpinned by productivity improvements following the implementation of the Management
Operation System at Goedehoop and Zibulo, which together more than compensated for the planned closure of one section at Goedehoop.
Open cut production was affected by industrial action at Kleinkopje, as well as the challenges associated with the ageing of the
current Coal Reserve at Mafube. This was partly offset by a 15% increase in output at Landau, arising mainly from productivity
improvements initiated at the mine.
Domestic production at 14.6 Mt decreased by 10%, primarily owing to Eskom reducing offtake from New Vaal and New Denmark, exacerbated
by unplanned maintenance in Q2 on the dragline at Isibonelo.
Colombia
Anglo American’s share of Cerrejón’s output of 5.9 Mt increased by 1% as the operation benefited from productivity improvements to its
waste-hauling trucks and favourable weather conditions.
Operational outlook
Australia and Canada
Metallurgical coal production in 2015 is expected to remain broadly flat at 20.0 Mt to 21.0 Mt as the increase in output from Capcoal’s
Grasstree underground operations will be offset by Peace River Coal having been placed onto care and maintenance and an extended
longwall move at Moranbah in Q3 in order to rectify the equipment design issues.
South Africa
Export production is expected to be approximately 17.5 Mt to 18.0 Mt in 2015, as productivity improvement benefits compensate for the
challenges associated with the ageing of the current Coal Reserves. Export thermal coal sales will be 1.0 Mt to 1.5 Mt higher than
production due to the planned drawdown of 2014 closing stock.
Colombia
Anglo American’s share of production is expected to be approximately 11.5 Mt, subject to weather and market conditions.
BASE METALS & MINERALS
COPPER
Key performance indicators
Production Sales Realised Underlying Underlying
Volume volume price Revenue EBITDA EBIT Capex ROCE
kt kt c/lb $m $m $m $m
Copper 356 344 253 1,836 537 174 309 5%
Prior period 396 388 307 2,555 1,106 760 312 22%
Financial and operating overview
Copper recorded an underlying EBIT of $174 million, a decrease of $586 million. The decrease in underlying EBIT was largely due to a
14% decline in the average LME copper price, as well as declines in by-product prices, which impacted revenue by $437 million. In
addition, an 11% decrease in sales volumes further impacted revenue by $274 million. The decrease in revenue was partially mitigated by
a $149 million reduction in underlying operating costs due to cost management initiatives and productivity improvements. At
30 June 2015, 173,600 tonnes of copper were provisionally priced at 261 c/lb resulting in a negative underlying EBIT adjustment of
$133 million, versus a negative underlying EBIT adjustment of $64 million for H1 2014.
Markets
2015 2014
Average market prices (c/lb) 269 314
Average realised prices (c/lb) 253 307
LME copper prices came under renewed pressure in late H1 2015 after recovering from January lows, averaging 269 c/lb. Funds turned
bearish, as uncertainty over Greece’s and China’s economy persisted. Demand growth in China, responsible for over 45% of copper
consumption, was sluggish in H1. In contrast, global refined production has grown and mine supply has advanced as expansion programmes
continue.
Operating performance
Production at Los Bronces was 192,100 tonnes, a 13% decrease due to lower throughput following the shutdowns of the Plant 1 and
Confluencia processing plants for 79 days and 11 days respectively in order to manage water-reserve levels. This was partially offset
by higher grades, with a net impact on production of c.28,000 tonnes. In Santiago, there was no rain during June, a record, while total
precipitation levels in H1 2015 were only 10% of an average year, with only 5.6 millimetres of rainfall. The expected water-supply
constraints were taken into account in the mining and processing plans for the year, which include actively managing the use of both
plants. Additional water-efficiency and supply projects were implemented during the period. Full-year production is still partially
dependent on weather conditions in H2.
Anglo American’s share of Collahuasi’s production of 95,300 tonnes decreased by 10%. This was mainly due to lower ore feed, as a result
of planned primary crusher and SAG 3 maintenance, as well as speed restrictions imposed on the two smaller processing lines in the
second quarter following the detection of vibrations. This issue is being addressed during the second half of 2015.
Production at El Soldado decreased by 11% to 16,200 tonnes due to expected lower ore availability arising from the previously reported
intersection with a geological fault. Production from AA Norte increased by 4% in aggregate to 52,800 tonnes following operational
improvements, despite the effects of heavy rainfall interrupting operations during the last week of March 2015.
Operational outlook
Production levels are planned to increase over the remainder of the year as plant operating times increase at both Los Bronces and
Collahuasi. As stated above, full-year production volumes will be affected by the weather to some extent. Full-year production guidance
remains unchanged at 720,000 to 750,000 tonnes.
NICKEL
Key performance indicators
Production Sales Realised Underlying Underlying
Volume volume price Revenue EBITDA EBIT Capex ROCE
t t c/lb $m $m $m $m
Nickel 13,000 16,100 568 61 4 0 (17) 0%
Prior period 19,800 18,900 694 76 30 26 (25) 3%
Financial and operating overview
Nickel’s underlying EBIT of $0 million was $26 million lower (H1 2014: $26 million profit). This reflected a prior-year $26 million
favourable non-cash balance sheet gain as a result of a weakening in the Venezuelan bolivar (relating to remaining Loma de Níquel
creditors), as well as a lower pricing environment and inflation, partly offset by favourable exchange rates.
Underlying EBIT from the Barro Alto project continues to be capitalised as the asset is not yet in commercial production. Barro Alto’s
underlying operating loss, before capitalisation, was $12 million, a $101 million decrease (H1 2014: $89 million profit). This
reflected the impact of the ongoing furnace rebuild and consequent lower production volume, lower nickel prices and an unfavourable
non-cash exchange-rate loss in 2015. Capitalisation is expected to cease around the end of this year, although this remains under
review in relation to the progress being made on the furnace rebuilds and subsequent ramp-ups.
Markets
2015 2014
Average market price (c/lb) 620 749
Average realised price (c/lb) 578 716
The average LME nickel cash settlement price during H1 2015 decreased by 17% YoY to 620 c/lb (2014 H1: 749 c/lb). Commodity prices were
pressured downward by low oil prices and slower Chinese economic growth. Lower economic activity meant weaker stainless steel and
nickel demand in Q1, which had a negative impact on LME stock levels (which grew higher) and LME nickel prices. Nickel pig iron
production in China continued to decline due to the ongoing Indonesian nickel ore ban. This led to an improvement in ferro-nickel
market fundamentals and a decrease in ferro-nickel discounts.
Operating performance
Nickel production decreased by 34%, as a result of the furnace rebuild at Barro Alto. The Furnace 2 rebuild was concluded ahead of
schedule, with first metal tapped in April 2015 and production is now at nameplate capacity (throughput 1.2 million tonnes per year for
each furnace, equivalent to an average of c.18,000 tonnes of nickel per furnace for the first ten years). The Furnace 1 rebuild
commenced ahead of schedule given the successful completion of Furnace 2, and is expected to complete in October 2015. Codemin
production increased by 4%, driven by the postponement of annual roof maintenance to Q3 2015.
Operational outlook
Nickel production guidance has been increased as a result of the improved Barro Alto furnace project performance to date, and is now
expected to be between 25,000 and 30,000 tonnes for the full year.
NIOBIUM
Key performance indicators
Production Sales Underlying Underlying
Volume volume Revenue EBITDA EBIT Capex ROCE
t t $m $m $m $m
Niobium 2,934 2,845 79 35 32 13 12%
Prior period 2,225 2,297 90 37 34 90 16%
Financial and operating overview
Niobium’s underlying EBIT decreased by 6% to $32 million (H1 2014: $34 million), mainly due to higher inflation and lower production,
partially offset by favourable exchange rates.
Underlying EBIT from Boa Vista Fresh Rock (BVFR) is capitalised as the asset is not yet in commercial production. BVFR reported an
underlying operating loss of $1 million.
Markets
Overall exports for ferro-niobium increased in H1 2015 by 10%, mainly due to stronger demand in China and a recovery of the steel
industry in Europe. The growth was partly offset by weaker demand from the US steel industry. Despite the overall increase in demand,
the global average $/kg price for ferro-niobium softened by 9% compared with H1 2014 owing to an unfavourable EUR/USD exchange rate
(European contracts commonly being denominated in Euro) and weaker demand from the US steel sector.
Operating performance
Production increased by 32% to 2,934 tonnes. This was due to the start-up of the BVFR project, which has now reached 95% of nameplate
throughput capacity of 1.47 million tonnes per year and 68% of nameplate recovery of 56%.
Operational outlook
Production from existing operations is expected to increase to 6,800 tonnes once BVFR has completed its ramp-up.
PHOSPHATES
Key performance indicators
Fertiliser Fertiliser
production sales Underlying Underlying
volume volume Price Revenue EBITDA EBIT Capex ROCE
kt kt $/tonne(1) $m $m $m $m
Phosphates 513 526 486 215 52 41 12 24%
Prior period 543 508 475 215 20 9 17 5%
(1) Average market price ($/tonne) MAP CFR Brazil – this is calculated as the average of pricing in each month in the period, which in
turn is set for each month based on the price published in the first week of the previous month. This is a change from the 2014
interim report which reported the average of all days in the period.
Financial and operating overview
Phosphates reported underlying EBIT of $41 million, a $32 million increase, mainly due to higher sales prices, greater sales volumes
and lower expenditure on study costs, partly offset by inflation and higher cash costs.
Markets
The average MAP CFR Brazil price in the first six months of 2015 was $486 per tonne, slightly higher than in H1 2014, mainly as a
result of global supply constraints. In Brazil, demand for phosphate fertilisers from January to June totalled approximately
4.5 million tonnes, a 13% decrease, mainly as a result of lower demand for corn mini-crop, wheat and sugar cane, as well as lower
anticipated deliveries for the main crop.
Operating performance
Production of 513,000 tonnes of fertiliser represented a 6% decrease, mainly as a result of rescheduled plant maintenance.
Operational outlook
Full-year fertiliser production is expected to be broadly similar to 2014.
PLATINUM
Key performance indicators
Equivalent
refined production Sales Underlying Underlying
volume volume Price Revenue EBITDA EBIT Capex ROCE
koz koz Pt oz(1) $m $m $m $m
Platinum 1,108 1,159 2,157 2,612 521 272 179 7%
Prior period 715 1,045 2,474 2,718 231 (1) 244 (0)%
(1) Average US$ basket price.
Financial and operating overview
Underlying EBIT increased by $273 million to $272 million (H1 2014: $(1) million). The increase in underlying EBIT was due to improved
operational performance following the 2014 strike, higher sales volumes than in H1 2014, the weakening of the South African rand
against the US dollar, and an annual stock adjustment which improved underlying EBIT by $181 million (H1 2014: $(5) million, see note
2). The comparative period in 2014 was affected by the five-month industrial action in South Africa, which had a material impact on
production and sales.
Year on year cash operating costs per equivalent refined platinum ounce decreased by 30% to R19,386 per ounce, owing primarily to the
impact of the industrial action on costs in the first half of last year. On a 2014 financial year strike-adjusted unit-cost basis, cash
operating costs per equivalent refined platinum ounce increased owing to employment and electricity costs.
Markets
2015 2014
Average platinum market price ($/oz) 1,160 1,437
Average palladium market price ($/oz) 773 779
Average rhodium market price ($/oz) 1,111 1,077
Average gold market price ($/oz) 1,206 1,291
US$ basket price – ($/Pt oz) 2,157 2,474
Rand basket price – (ZAR/Pt oz) 25,748 26,493
The average US dollar basket price per platinum ounce sold decreased by 13% in H1 2015 to $2,157 as a period of dollar strength has
weighed on all commodities. This occurred despite a supportive demand environment, with western European vehicle sales increasing by
8% in H1 2015 versus H1 2014. Platinum production from South Africa has ramped back up after the prolonged industrial action that ended
in June 2014; supply, however, remains below 2013 levels. Growth expectations in supply from recycling have been revised down owing to
evidence of autocatalyst scrap hoarding and a decline in jewellery recycling in China. Platinum and palladium markets are expected to
remain in deficit, with the opportunity for increased rhodium demand should automakers seek to secure cost benefits associated with
higher use in petrol autocatalysts.
Operating performance
Total equivalent refined platinum production rose by 55% to 1,108,000 ounces (2014: 715,000 ounces). The increase in production was due
to a strong mining performance at Mogalakwena and Rustenburg, as well as a return to normal production following 2014’s industrial
action.
Mogalakwena mine, which was unaffected by strike action, continued its strong operational performance, with an increase in production
resulting from higher head grade (3.13 g/t4e vs 3.07g/t4e), an increase in total tonnes mined and greater concentrator throughput.
Tonnes mined rose by 4% owing to increased utilisation and improved fleet-availability management. On-mine production of equivalent
refined production increased by 10% to 190,000 ounces, while toll concentrating activities at a third-party concentrator yielded
11,000 ounces. As a result, unit cost per equivalent refined platinum ounce decreased by 7% to R16,478 per platinum ounce.
Production at Amandelbult increased by 148,000 ounces year on year to 182,000 ounces, but was 12% down on a strike-adjusted basis,
owing to section 54 safety stoppages and municipal water-supply issues.
Rustenburg had a strong production performance, with output up by 177,000 ounces to 237,000 ounces, largely driven by the recovery from
the industrial action, as well as improved productivity and the implementation of the optimised mine plan.
Despite safety stoppages, Union mine also recovered well, producing 62,000 ounces, an increase of 51,000 ounces. Union’s continued
focus is on ensuring it improves performance in line with its optimised mine plan.
Section 54 safety stoppages have impacted production in the period across almost all operations. The Principal and Chief Inspectors
have been engaged to ensure the impact of these notices can be limited and that Section 54s are used as a last resort by the regulator.
Unki mine in Zimbabwe produced 32,000 ounces of equivalent refined platinum, a 6% increase. Only 23,000 ounces of concentrate were
dispatched to Polokwane smelter, however, owing to Platinum’s suspension, from 10 April this year, of exports of concentrate from
Zimbabwe while negotiations took place with the government over export taxes. Following the agreement reached to postpone the taxes,
the export of concentrate recommenced on 3 July 2015.
Output from the Joint Venture Operation portfolio production decreased by 4% to 355,000 ounces – again on account of section 54 safety
stoppages as well as lower headgrades.
Refined platinum production increased by 29% to 1,103,000 ounces (H1 2014: 856,000 ounces) due to a return to normal production
following the 2014 strike.
In line with the return to normal production levels, refined palladium output also increased by 33%, while refined production of
rhodium increased by 30%.
Sales volumes exceeded production volumes, increasing by 11%.
Operational outlook
Equivalent refined Platinum production in H2 2015 will be higher than H1 2015 in line with the Platinum’s normal seasonal production
profile. It is estimated that Platinum will produce and sell within the guided range of 2.3 million and 2.4 million platinum ounces in
2015.
Due to the nature of the escalation of costs during the second half of the year, it is estimated that cash unit costs will approximate
R19,250 to R19,750 per equivalent refined ounce for 2015.
DE BEERS
Key performance indicators
Consolidated
Production sales Underlying Underlying
volume(1) volume(2) Price(3) Revenue EBITDA EBIT Capex ROCE
’000 carats ’000 carats $/ct $m $m $m $m
De Beers 15,628 13,323 206 3,021 792 576 363 12%
Prior period 16,046 18,138 192 3,823 983 765 311 11%
(1) Represents diamond production on a 100% basis and is not directly comparable to consolidated sales volumes.
(2) Sales volumes (100% basis) were 14.0 million carats in H1 2015 (H1 2014: 19.0 million carats).
(3) Average realised price.
(4) Underlying EBIT used in the calculation of De Beers’ attributable return on capital employed is based on the last 12 months rather
than on an annualisation of the first six months’ performance. This is due to the seasonal sales and underlying EBIT profile of
De Beers.
Financial and operational overview
De Beers’ underlying EBIT decreased by 25% to $576 million (H1 2014: $765 million). This was due primarily to softer rough diamond
demand, resulting in weaker revenue, which was partly offset by lower operating costs and favourable exchange rates. Unit costs
declined by approximately 10% in comparison with H1 2014, with the effects of inflation being more than offset by foreign exchange
benefits and cost control.
Total sales decreased by 21% to $3.0 billion (H1 2014: $3.8 billion), with rough diamond sales decreasing by 21% to $2.7 billion. Lower
rough diamond revenue reflected a 27% reduction in consolidated sales volumes to 13.3 million carats (H1 2014: 18.1 million carats).
Average realised diamond prices increased by 7% to $206/carat (H1 2014: $192/carat) owing to the sale of a stronger product mix,
despite a 4% lower average rough price index for the period.
In response to prevailing market conditions, De Beers has utilised operational flexibility at some mines to make marginal adjustments
to production plans. Production costs and overheads are being tightly managed in order to minimise the profit impact of the lower
sales.
Markets
Consumer demand for diamond jewellery (measured in US dollar terms) slowed towards the end of 2014 and into the first half of 2015,
driven by slower global economic growth, a weaker than expected Q1 in the US (weather related) and dollar strength. Diamond jewellery
retailers experienced lower than expected sales growth over this period, which led to polished stock build-up and, accordingly, weaker
polished diamond purchases from the midstream and a decline in polished prices. This, combined with liquidity and working capital
challenges, has put pressure on midstream finances, negatively affecting rough diamond sales in the first half of the year.
Rough diamond demand in the second half of the year will be dependent upon the level of retailer restocking that takes place in
preparation for the main jewellery selling season in the fourth quarter. In the meantime, working capital concerns in the midstream are
likely to cause some short-term volatility in rough diamond demand.
Global demand for diamond jewellery (in US dollar terms) is predicted to be stable in 2015. Downside risks remain, especially related
to diamond jewellery demand growth in China, as the country grapples with slower economic growth and asset price challenges.
Operating performance
Mining and manufacturing
De Beers’ half-year production decreased by 3% to 15.6 million carats (H1 2014: 16.0 million carats). This was mainly attributable to
lower grades and reduced plant availability at Orapa. In addition, operational flexibility at the Venetia and Jwaneng tailings
treatment plants was utilised to reduce production marginally in response to softer trading conditions.
Debswana’s production decreased by 4% to 11.5 million carats mainly as a result of lower production at Orapa, offset by a 17% increase
in output at Jwaneng on the back of more consistent production and resultant improved volumes at lower unit costs. Jwaneng Cut-8 waste
mining continues to progress well, with 60% of the 500 Mt of waste stripping required to expose the ore now complete. Cut-8 will become
Jwaneng's main source of ore in 2018.
In South Africa, production at DBCM increased by 3%, mainly due to higher production at Kimberley as a result of improved plant
efficiencies and improved resource performance.
Production in Namibia decreased slightly, as higher grades and throughput at the marine operations were offset by lower grades and
throughput at the land operations, largely as a result of short-term industrial action. The construction of a new evaluation vessel for
Debmarine Namibia is progressing well, with delivery expected in 2017. In July, De Beers and the Government of the Republic of Namibia
announced agreement, in principle, on the terms of a new 10-year sales agreement for the sorting, valuing and sales of all of Namdeb
Holdings’ diamonds (production from Namdeb and Debmarine Namibia).
In Canada, productivity improvements were partially offset by reduced grade at both Victor and Snap Lake. Victor’s grade was lower
because of the scheduled mining of a lower-grade area in line with the mine plan. Snap Lake’s grade reduced as a consequence of mining
through a complex portion of the orebody; the effect of this was accentuated by the challenges of storing water pending amendment of
the mine’s discharge-water permit conditions. A temporary amendment to the relevant conditions is now in place.
Element Six experienced challenging trading conditions in H1 2015, due primarily to pressure on revenues arising from the sharp
contraction in activity in the oil and gas drilling sector. Other key markets continue to develop well, in particular those servicing
the consumer electronics, automotive and aerospace markets. The adverse impact of lower revenue on profitability was partially offset
by a cost-containment programme (including a targeted restructuring programme) and favourable foreign exchange rates. The previously
announced manufacturing footprint optimisation programme is progressing well and according to plan.
Projects
Construction of the Venetia underground mine in South Africa continues to progress well, with the production and services shaft pre-
sink both complete. The project is 18% complete and remains on track for first production in 2021. In Canada, the Gahcho Kué project in
the Northwest Territories is also making good progress. The project is 62% complete and is on track for first production during
H2 2016.
Brands
Forevermark continues to expand; the number of retail outlets where the brand has a presence has increased by 13% over the last 12
months and it is now available in more than 1,600 retail outlets in 35 markets. Inscription and grading volumes have also increased as
Forevermark increases penetration into the key growth markets of China and India. In March 2015, Forevermark opened a new inscription
and grading facility in Surat, India, which has the potential to process up to $500 million worth of diamonds annually.
De Beers Diamond Jewellers maintains its portfolio focus on fast-growing markets, with 36 stores (of which 13 are franchises) in 12 key
consumer markets around the world.
Operational outlook
Given the challenges faced in the midstream during the first half of 2015, rough diamond demand is likely to remain constrained for the
year as a whole, with demand conditions in the second half of the year dependent upon the level of retailer restocking that takes
place.
The continued strength of the US dollar, coupled with lower consumer diamond demand growth in China, is likely to lead to stable global
diamond jewellery demand for the full year. In the mid- to long-term, the prospects for the industry remain positive as the rise in the
world’s middle class is expected to underpin stronger growth in demand for diamonds, outstripping growth in production.
Production guidance for 2015 has been revised to 29 to 31 million carats (on a 100% basis), subject to trading conditions.
CORPORATE AND OTHER
Key performance indicators
Underlying Underlying
Revenue EBITDA EBIT Capex
$m $m $m $m
Segment 901 57 11 9
Prior period 917 (98) (150) 15
Other Mining and Industrial 899 108 62 2
Prior period 914 58 11 2
Exploration – (71) (71) –
Prior period – (75) (76) –
Corporate activities and unallocated
costs 2 20 20 7
Prior period 3 (81) (85) 13
Financial and operating overview
Other Mining and Industrial
Underlying EBIT of $62 million represented a significant improvement of $51 million, mainly attributable to a stronger performance from
the Lafarge Tarmac joint venture.
Lafarge Tarmac joint venture
Anglo American’s share in the underlying EBIT of the joint venture was $60 million, a $39 million increase. Improved market conditions,
combined with operating efficiencies and savings in input costs, led to improved margins and cash generation. The outlook for the UK
construction market remains positive for H2 2015.
Following the announcement on 7 July 2014 of an agreement in principle, the Group reached a binding agreement on 24 July 2014 to sell
its 50% ownership interest in Lafarge Tarmac Holdings Limited (Lafarge Tarmac) to Lafarge SA (Lafarge) for a minimum value of
£885 million in cash, on a debt and cash-free basis, and subject to other customary working capital adjustments.
On 17 July 2015, Anglo American announced that it had completed the sale of its 50% ownership interest in Lafarge Tarmac to Lafarge.
Anglo American has received cash proceeds of approximately £992 million ($1,559 million), constituting the agreed minimum consideration
of £885 million set out in the July 2014 binding agreement and approximately £107 million of working capital and other adjustments,
subject to certain post-closing adjustments.
Exploration
Anglo American exploration expenditure of $71 million represented a decrease of 5%, following reductions in diamonds, iron ore and
nickel exploration costs. Decreases are mainly attributable to an overall reduction in drilling activities.
Corporate activities and unallocated costs
Underlying EBIT was a $20 million gain, an increase of $105 million. This is primarily due to lower claims and settlements in the
captive insurance company in 2015 compared to the prior year.
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Notes to editors:
Anglo American is a global and diversified mining business that provides the raw materials essential for economic development and
modern life. Our people are at the heart of our business. It is our people who use the latest technologies to find new resources, plan
and build our mines and who mine, process and move and market our products – from bulk commodities and base metals to precious metals
and diamonds (through De Beers) – to our customers around the world. Our diversified portfolio of products spans the economic
development cycle and, as a responsible miner, we are the custodians of precious resources. We work together with our key partners and
stakeholders to unlock the long-term value that those resources represent for our shareholders, but also for the communities and
countries in which we operate – creating sustainable value and making a real difference. Our mining operations, growth projects and
exploration and marketing activities extend across southern Africa, South America, Australia, North America, Asia and Europe.
www.angloamerican.com
Webcast of presentation:
A live webcast of the results presentation, starting at 9.00am UK time on 24 July 2015, can be accessed through the Anglo American
website at www.angloamerican.com
Note: Throughout this results announcement, ‘$’ denotes United States dollars and ‘cents’ refers to United States cents; underlying
EBIT is operating profit presented before special items and remeasurements and includes the Group’s attributable share of associates’
and joint ventures’ underlying EBIT; special items and remeasurements are defined in note 7 to the Condensed financial statements.
Underlying earnings, is calculated as set out in note 10 to the Condensed financial statements. Underlying EBITDA is underlying EBIT
before depreciation and amortisation in subsidiaries and joint operations and includes the Group’s attributable share of underlying
EBITDA of associates and joint ventures before depreciation and amortisation. Tonnes are metric tons, ‘Mt’ denotes million tonnes and
‘kt’ denotes thousand tonnes, unless otherwise stated.
Forward-looking statements:
This announcement includes forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this
announcement, including, without limitation, those regarding Anglo American’s financial position, business and acquisition strategy,
plans and objectives of management for future operations (including development plans and objectives relating to Anglo American’s
products, production forecasts and reserve and resource positions), 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 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 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 Anglo American’s most
recent Annual Report. 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 announcement.
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 SWX 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 announcement 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 announcement is sourced from publicly available third
party sources. As such, it presents the views of those third parties, though these may not necessarily correspond to the views held by
Anglo American.
CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
for the six months ended 30 June 2015
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
unaudited unaudited audited
US$ million Before Special Before Special Before Special
special items and special items and special items and
items and remeasure- items and remeasure- items and remeasure-
remeasure ments remeasure ments remeasure ments
Note ments (note 7) Total ments (note 7) Total ments (note 7) Total
Group revenue 4 11,558 – 11,558 14,221 – 14,221 27,073 – 27,073
Operating costs (9,840) (3,428) (13,268) (11,517) 118 (11,399) (22,560) (4,375) (26,935)
Operating (loss)/profit 4 1,718 (3,428) (1,710) 2,704 118 2,822 4,513 (4,375) 138
Non-operating special items 7 – (155) (155) – 19 19 – (385) (385)
Share of net income from
associates and joint
ventures 4 78 (41) 37 126 6 132 254 (46) 208
(Loss)/profit before net
finance costs and tax 1,796 (3,624) (1,828) 2,830 143 2,973 4,767 (4,806) (39)
Investment income 97 – 97 127 – 127 242 – 242
Interest expense 8 (240) (28) (268) (242) (32) (274) (497) (65) (562)
Other net financing gains (18) 97 79 42 77 119 (1) 101 100
Net finance costs (161) 69 (92) (73) 45 (28) (256) 36 (220)
(Loss)/profit before tax 1,635 (3,555) (1,920) 2,757 188 2,945 4,511 (4,770) (259)
Income tax expense 9 (408) (413) (821) (826) (4) (830) (1,267) 2 (1,265)
(Loss)/profit for the
financial period 1,227 (3,968) (2,741) 1,931 184 2,115 3,244 (4,768) (1,524)
Attributable to:
Non-controlling interests 323 (49) 274 647 4 651 1,027 (38) 989
Equity shareholders of the
Company 904 (3,919) (3,015) 1,284 180 1,464 2,217 (4,730) (2,513)
(Loss)/earnings per share
(US$)
Basic 10 0.70 (3.04) (2.34) 1.00 0.14 1.14 1.73 (3.69) (1.96)
Diluted 10 0.70 (3.04) (2.34) 1.00 0.14 1.14 1.72 (3.68) (1.96)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
for the six months ended 30 June 2015
US$ million 6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
unaudited unaudited audited
(Loss)/profit for the financial period (2,741) 2,115 (1,524)
Items that will not be reclassified to the
income statement (net of tax)
Remeasurement of net retirement benefit
obligation 15 (62) (6)
Share of associates’ and joint
ventures’ other comprehensive income – – 1
Net items that will not be reclassified to the
income statement 15 (62) (5)
Items that have been or may subsequently be
reclassified to the income statement (net of
tax)
Net exchange differences:
Net (loss)/gain (including associates and joint
ventures) (980) 18 (1,943)
Cumulative loss transferred to the income
statement on disposal of foreign operations – 5 5
Revaluation of available for sale investments:
Net revaluation (loss)/gain (50) 22 (124)
Impairment losses transferred to the income
statement – – 3
Revaluation of cash flow hedges:
Net (loss)/gain (1) 11 (7)
Transferred to the initial carrying amount of
hedged items – 1 –
Netitems that have been or may subsequently be
reclassified to the income statement (1,031) 57 (2,066)
Total comprehensive (expense)/income for the
financial period (3,757) 2,110 (3,595)
Attributable to:
Non-controlling interests 140 615 736
Equity shareholders of the Company (3,897) 1,495 (4,331)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
as at 30 June 2015
30.06.15 31.12.14 30.06.14
US$ million Note unaudited audited unaudited
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 3,802 3,912 4,066
Property, plant and equipment 35,067 38,475 43,127
Environmental rehabilitation
trusts 371 358 377
Investments in associates and
joint ventures 2,553 4,376 4,719
Financial asset investments 11 1,315 1,266 1,493
Trade and other receivables 660 745 792
Deferred tax assets 916 1,351 1,314
Derivative financial assets 11 477 986 749
Other non-current assets 209 233 253
Total non-current assets 45,370 51,702 56,890
Current assets
Inventories 4,630 4,720 4,633
Trade and other receivables 2,326 2,568 2,844
Current tax assets 124 125 118
Derivative financial assets 11 568 147 135
Cash and cash equivalents 14 7,033 6,748 8,452
Total current assets 14,681 14,308 16,182
Assets classified as held for sale 12 1,562 – –
Total assets 61,613 66,010 73,072
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (3,268) (3,515) (3,781)
Short term borrowings 14,15 (764) (1,618) (2,196)
Provisions for liabilities and
charges (575) (680) (688)
Current tax liabilities (261) (375) (545)
Derivative financial liabilities 11 (201) (539) (313)
Total current liabilities (5,069) (6,727) (7,523)
Non-current liabilities
Trade and other payables (27) (25) (25)
Medium and long term borrowings 14,15 (18,177) (16,917) (17,686)
Retirement benefit obligations (968) (1,073) (1,240)
Deferred tax liabilities (4,496) (4,498) (4,779)
Derivative financial liabilities 11 (2,508) (1,785) (617)
Provisions for liabilities and
charges (2,699) (2,808) (2,772)
Total non-current liabilities (28,875) (27,106) (27,119)
Liabilities directly associated
with assets classified as held
for sale 12 (5) – –
Total liabilities (33,949) (33,833) (34,642)
Net assets 27,664 32,177 38,430
EQUITY
Called-up share capital 772 772 772
Share premium account 4,358 4,358 4,358
Own shares (6,054) (6,359) (6,367)
Other reserves (8,220) (7,205) (5,360)
Retained earnings 31,044 34,851 39,097
Equity attributable to equity
shareholders of the Company 21,900 26,417 32,500
Non-controlling interests 5,764 5,760 5,930
Total equity 27,664 32,177 38,430
The Condensed financial statements, which include the accompanying notes found on pages 31 to 47, of Anglo American plc, registered
number 03564138, were approved by the Board of directors on 23 July 2015 and signed on its behalf by:
Mark Cutifani René Médori
Chief Executive Finance Director
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
for the six months ended 30 June 2015
US$ million Note 6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
unaudited unaudited audited
Cash flows from operating activities
(Loss)/profit before tax (1,920) 2,945 (259)
Net finance costs including financing
special items and remeasurements 92 28 220
Share of net income from associates and
joint ventures (37) (132) (208)
Non-operating special items 7 155 (19) 385
Operating (loss)/profit (1,710) 2,822 138
Operating special items and
remeasurements 7 3,428 (118) 4,375
Cash element of operating special items (20) (49) (100)
Depreciation and amortisation 4 1,237 1,249 2,591
Share-based payment charges 76 96 170
Decrease in provisions (203) (179) (200)
(Increase)/decrease in inventories (59) 123 (129)
Decrease in operating receivables 109 494 576
Decrease in operating payables (65) (437) (438)
Other adjustments (8) (3) (34)
Cash flows from operations 2,785 3,998 6,949
Dividends from associates and joint
ventures 260 221 435
Dividends from financial asset
investments 8 32 25
Income tax paid (338) (741) (1,298)
Net cash inflows from operating
activities 2,715 3,510 6,111
Cash flows from investing activities
Expenditure on property, plant and
equipment 13 (2,035) (2,667) (5,974)
Cash flows from derivatives related to
capital expenditure 13 (113) (97) (157)
Proceeds from disposal of property,
plant and equipment 13 17 31 71
Investments in associates and joint
ventures (41) (51) (81)
Purchase of financial asset investments (5) (17) (12)
Net advance of loans granted (194) (8) (80)
Interest received and other investment
income 47 76 157
Disposal of subsidiaries, net of cash
and cash equivalents disposed (19) (2) 44
Other investing activities – (18) (93)
Net cash used in investing activities (2,343) (2,753) (6,125)
Cash flows from financing activities
Interest paid (456) (503) (833)
Cash flows from derivatives related to
financing activities 14 (244) 88 203
Dividends paid to Company shareholders (680) (696) (1,099)
Dividends paid to non-controlling
interests (196) (502) (823)
Proceeds from issuance of bonds 14,15 2,159 3,165 3,165
Proceeds from other borrowings 14 868 1,044 1,419
Repayment of borrowings 14 (1,413) (2,561) (2,801)
Movements in non-controlling interests 19 21 42
Sale of shares under employee share
schemes 7 11 14
Purchase of shares by subsidiaries for
employee share schemes(1) (41) (103) (111)
Other financing activities 1 (3) (3)
Net cash inflows from/(used in)
financing activities 24 (39) (827)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents 396 718 (841)
Cash and cash equivalents at start of
period 6,747 7,702 7,702
Cash movements in the period 396 718 (841)
Effects of changes in foreign exchange
rates (110) 26 (114)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period 14 7,033 8,446 6,747
(1) Includes purchase of Kumba Iron Ore Limited and Anglo American Platinum Limited shares for their respective employee share
schemes.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
for the six months ended 30 June 2015
Total-equity
attributable
Cumulative to equity
Total translation Fair value shareholders Non-
share Own Retained adjustment and other of the controlling Total
US$ millions capital(1) shares(2) earnings reserve reserves(3) Company interests equity
At 1 January 2014
(audited) 5,130 (6,463) 38,376 (6,640) 1,268 31,671 5,693 37,364
Total comprehensive
income – – 1,406 63 26 1,495 615 2,110
Dividends payable – – (696) – – (696) (408) (1,104)
Issue of shares to
non-controlling
interests – – – – – – 21 21
Equity settled
share-based payment
schemes – 96 11 – (77) 30 9 39
At 30 June 2014
(unaudited) 5,130 (6,367) 39,097 (6,577) 1,217 32,500 5,930 38,430
Total comprehensive
(expense)/income – – (3,912) (1,766) (148) (5,826) 121 (5,705)
Dividends payable – – (403) – (403) (341) (744)
Issue of shares to
non-controlling
interests – – – – – – 21 21
Equity settled
share-based payment
schemes – 8 20 – 69 97 20 117
Other – – 49 – – 49 9 58
At 31 December 2014
(audited) 5,130 (6,359) 34,851 (8,343) 1,138 26,417 5,760 32,177
Total comprehensive
(expense)/income – – (3,008) (840) (49) (3,897) 140 (3,757)
Dividends payable – – (680) – – (680) (169) (849)
Issue of shares to
non-controlling
interests – – – – – – 19 19
Equity settled
share-based payment
schemes – 305 (119) – (126) 60 14 74
At 30 June 2015
(unaudited) 5,130 (6,054) 31,044 (9,183) 963 21,900 5,764 27,664
(1) Includes share capital and share premium.
(2) Own shares comprise shares of Anglo American plc held by the Company (treasury shares), its subsidiaries and employee benefit
trusts.
(3) Includes the share-based payment reserve, available for sale reserve, cash flow hedge reserve, legal reserve, capital redemption
reserve and revaluation reserve.
Dividends
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
Proposed ordinary dividend per share (US cents) 32 32 53
Proposed ordinary dividend (US) 411 410 678
Ordinary dividends payable during the period
per share (US cents) 53 53 85
Ordinary dividends payable during the period
(US) 680 696 1,099
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BASIS OF PREPARATION
The Condensed financial statements for the six month period ended 30 June 2015 have been prepared in accordance with International
Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the requirements of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules (DTR) of the
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom as applicable to interim financial reporting.
The Condensed financial statements represent a ‘condensed set of financial statements’ as referred to in the DTR issued by the FCA.
Accordingly, they do not include all of the information required for a full annual financial report and are to be read in conjunction
with the Group’s Consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2014, which were prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards adopted for use by the European Union (IFRS). The Condensed financial statements are
unaudited and do not constitute statutory accounts as defined in section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The financial information for
the year ended 31 December 2014 does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. This
information was derived from the statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2014, a copy of which has been delivered to the
Registrar of Companies. The auditor’s report on these accounts was unqualified, did not include a reference to any matters to which the
auditor drew attention by way of an emphasis of matter and did not contain a statement under sections 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies
Act 2006.
Going concern
The financial position of the Group, its cash flows, liquidity position and borrowing facilities are set out in the Financial review of
Group results for the six months ended 30 June 2015 on pages 4 to 8. The Group's net debt (including related hedges) at 30 June 2015
was $13.5 billion (30 June 2014: $11.5 billion; 31 December 2014: $12.9 billion) representing a gearing level of 32.8% (30 June 2014:
23.1%; 31 December 2014: 28.6%). Further analysis of net debt is set out in note 14 and details of borrowings and facilities are set
out in note 15.
The directors have considered the Group's cash flow forecasts for the period to the end of 31 December 2016. The Board is satisfied
that the Group's forecasts and projections, taking into account reasonably possible changes in trading performance, show that the Group
will be able to operate within the level of its current facilities for the foreseeable future. For this reason the Group continues to
adopt the going concern basis in preparing its Condensed financial statements.
Non-GAAP measures
Investors should consider non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for or as superior to, measures of
financial performance reported in accordance with IFRS. The IFRS results reflect all items that affect reported performance and
therefore it is important to consider the IFRS measures alongside the non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations of certain non-GAAP financial
measures to directly comparable IFRS financial measures are presented in notes 4, 10, 13 and 14 to the Condensed financial statements.
2. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY
In the course of preparing financial statements, management necessarily makes judgements and estimates that can have a significant
impact on the financial statements. The most critical of these relate to estimation of Ore Reserves, assessment of fair value,
impairment of assets, restoration, rehabilitation and environmental costs, deferred stripping, taxation, retirement benefits,
contingent liabilities and joint arrangements. The use of inaccurate assumptions in assessments made for any of these estimates could
result in a significant impact on financial results. The critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty are
the same as those disclosed in the Group’s Consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2014.
Changes in estimates
Due to the nature of Platinum in-process inventories being contained in weirs, pipes and other vessels, physical counts only take place
annually, except in the Precious Metal Refinery which take place once every five years (the latest being in 2015). Consequently, the
Platinum business runs a theoretical metal inventory system based on inputs, the results of previous physical counts and outputs. Once
the results of the physical count are finalised, the variance between the theoretical count and actual count is investigated and
recorded as a change in estimate. During the six month period to 30 June 2015, the change in estimate following the annual physical
count has had the effect of increasing the value of inventory by $181 million (six months ended 30 June 2014: decrease of $5 million;
year ended 31 December 2014: decrease of $11 million), resulting in the recognition of a post-tax gain of $130 million (six months
ended 30 June 2014: loss of $4 million; year ended 31 December 2014: loss of $8 million).
3. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND DISCLOSURES
The accounting policies applied are consistent with those adopted and disclosed in the Group’s Consolidated financial statements for
the year ended 31 December 2014, except for changes arising from the adoption of the following new accounting pronouncements which
became effective in the current reporting period:
- Amendments to IAS 19 Employee Benefits: Defined Benefit Plans – Employee Contributions.
- Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2010-2012 cycle.
- Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2011-2013 cycle.
The adoption of these new accounting pronouncements has not had a significant impact on the accounting policies, methods of computation
or presentation applied by the Group. The Group has not early adopted any amendment, standard or interpretation that has been issued
but is not yet effective. It is expected that where applicable, these standards and amendments will be adopted on each respective
effective date.
4. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION
Segment revenue includes the Group’s attributable share of associates’ and joint ventures’ revenue.
Underlying EBIT is operating profit presented before special items and remeasurements and includes the Group’s attributable share of
associates’ and joint ventures’ underlying EBIT. Underlying EBIT of associates and joint ventures is the Group’s attributable share of
revenue less operating costs before special items and remeasurements of associates and joint ventures.
Underlying EBITDA is underlying EBIT before depreciation and amortisation in subsidiaries and joint operations and includes the Group’s
attributable share of associates’ and joint ventures’ underlying EBIT before depreciation and amortisation.
Segment results are stated after elimination of inter-segment transactions and include an allocation of corporate costs.
SEGMENT RESULTS
Revenue Underlying EBIT
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended 6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
US$ million 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
Iron Ore and Manganese 2,013 2,894 5,176 510 1,229 1,957
Coal 2,608 2,856 5,808 267 260 458
Copper 1,836 2,555 4,827 174 760 1,193
Nickel 61 76 142 - 26 21
Niobium 79 90 180 32 34 67
Phosphates 215 215 486 41 9 57
Platinum 2,612 2,718 5,396 272 (1) 32
De Beers 3,021 3,823 7,114 576 765 1,363
Corporate and other 901 917 1,859 11 (150) (215)
Segment measure 13,346 16,144 30,988 1,883 2,932 4,933
Less: associates and joint
ventures (1,788) (1,923) (3,915) (165) (228) (420)
Include: operating special
items and remeasurements - - - (3,428) 118 (4,375)
Statutory measure 11,558 14,221 27,073 (1,710) 2,822 138
Depreciation and amortisation Underlying EBITDA
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended 6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
US$ million 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
Iron Ore and Manganese 183 152 329 693 1,381 2,286
Coal 322 378 749 589 638 1,207
Copper 363 346 709 537 1,106 1,902
Nickel 4 4 7 4 30 28
Niobium 3 3 6 35 37 73
Phosphates 11 11 22 52 20 79
Platinum 249 232 495 521 231 527
De Beers 216 218 455 792 983 1,818
Corporate and other 46 52 127 57 (98) (88)
1,397(1) 1,396(1) 2,899(1) 3,280 4,328 7,832
Less: associates and joint
ventures (160) (147) (308) (325) (375) (728)
1,237 1,249 2,591 2,955 3,953 7,104
(1) In addition $56 million (six months ended 30 June 2014: $62 million; year ended 31 December 2014: $129 million) of depreciation
and amortisation charges arising due to the fair value uplift of the Group’s pre-existing 45% shareholding in De Beers have been
included within operating remeasurements (see note 7), and $40 million (six months ended 30 June 2014: $37 million; year ended
31 December 2014: $105 million) of pre-commercial production depreciation has been capitalised.
Underlying EBITDA is reconciled to underlying EBIT and to ‘(Loss)/profit before net finance costs and tax’:
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
US$ million 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
Underlying EBITDA 3,280 4,328 7,832
Depreciation and amortisation: subsidiaries and
joint operations (1,237) (1,249) (2,591)
Depreciation and amortisation: associates and
joint ventures (160) (147) (308)
Underlying EBIT 1,883 2,932 4,933
Operating special items and remeasurements (3,428) 118 (4,375)
Non-operating special items (155) 19 (385)
Associates' and joint ventures'
special items and remeasurements (41) 6 (46)
Share of associates' and joint
ventures' net finance costs, tax and
non-controlling interests (87) (102) (166)
(Loss)/profit before net finance costs and tax (1,828) 2,973 (39)
Associates' and joint ventures' results by segment
Revenue Underlying EBIT
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended 6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
US$ million 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
Iron Ore and Manganese 290 428 788 36 99 178
Coal 469 521 1,050 92 108 189
Platinum 108 116 263 (21) 1 (19)
De Beers 41 36 79 (3) (2) (9)
Corporate and other 880 822 1,735 61 22 81
1,788 1,923 3,915 165 228 420
Underlying EBITDA Share of net income
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended 6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
US$ million 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
Iron Ore and Manganese 77 138 251 (29) 42 104
Coal 145 155 295 41 82 73
Platinum (4) 15 9 (22) (6) (26)
De Beers (1) (1) (6) (3) (2) (6)
Corporate and other 108 68 179 50 16 63
325 375 728 37 132 208
The reconciliation of associates' and joint ventures' underlying EBIT to 'Share of net income from
associates and joint ventures' is as follows:
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
US$ million 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
Associates' and joint ventures' underlying EBIT 165 228 420
Net finance costs (21) (39) (46)
Income tax expense (68) (62) (113)
Non-controlling interests 2 (1) (7)
Share of net income from associates and joint
ventures (before special items and
remeasurements) 78 126 254
Special items and remeasurements (27) - -
Special items and remeasurements tax (14) 6 (46)
Share of net income from associates and joint
ventures 37 132 208
Capital employed by segment
Segment assets and liabilities have been replaced by capital employed by segment, now being the principal measure of assets
and liabilities reported to the Group Management Committee.
Capital employed Attributable capital employed(1)
US$ million 30.06.15 31.12.14 30.06.15 31.12.14
Iron Ore and Manganese 6,990 9,837 5,645 8,361
Coal 4,779 5,575 4,668 5,455
Copper 7,060 7,062 4,811 4,739
Nickel 1,916 1,931 1,917 1,934
Niobium 570 548 570 548
Phosphates 325 348 325 348
Platinum 6,750 7,010 5,719 5,943
De Beers 10,090 10,058 8,663 8,654
Corporate and other 1,365 1,413 1,365 1,413
Capital employed 39,845 43,782 33,683 37,395
Include:
Net debt (13,496) (12,871)
Financial asset investments 1,315 1,266
Net assets 27,664 32,177
(1) Attributable capital employed is capital employed attributable to equity shareholders of the Company, and therefore excludes the
portion of capital employed attributable to non-controlling interests in operations where the Group has control but does not hold
100% of the equity. Joint operations, associates and joint ventures are included in their proportionate interest and in line with
appropriate accounting treatment.
Revenue by product
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
US$ million 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
Iron ore 1,723 2,268 4,029
Manganese ore and alloys 290 428 788
Metallurgical coal 997 1,359 2,290
Thermal coal 1,616 1,501 3,529
Copper 1,795 2,478 4,688
Nickel 236 318 638
Niobium 79 90 180
Phosphates 215 215 486
Platinum 1,411 1,580 3,097
Palladium 635 498 1,058
Rhodium 181 136 280
Diamonds 3,015 3,818 7,104
Heavy building materials 899 914 1,854
Other 254 541 967
13,346 16,144 30,988
Revenue by destination
The Group's geographical analysis of segment revenue allocated based on the country in which the customer is located
is as follows:
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
US$ million 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
South Africa 1,000 1,395 2,464
Other Africa 648 877 1,663
Brazil 355 500 939
Chile 229 493 1,033
Other South America 11 17 23
North America 530 596 1,218
Australia 106 129 275
China 2,407 2,767 5,109
India 1,557 1,474 3,079
Japan 1,269 1,811 3,496
Other Asia 1,750 1,945 3,580
United Kingdom (Anglo American plc's
country of domicile) 1,618 1,556 3,090
Other Europe 1,866 2,584 5,019
13,346 16,144 30,988
5. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION EXPENDITURE
The Group’s analysis of exploration and evaluation expenditure by product recognised in the Consolidated income statement is as
follows:
Exploration expenditure (1) Evaluation expenditure (2)
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended 6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
US$ million 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
Iron ore 7 10 25 8 24 56
Metallurgical coal 3 4 8 6 9 19
Thermal coal 3 4 9 4 5 11
Copper 18 12 37 35 45 84
Nickel 6 9 16 2 2 4
Niobium - - - - 1 1
Phosphates 1 1 4 - 4 8
Platinum group metals 2 2 8 3 4 9
Diamonds 13 15 37 15 12 26
Central exploration
activities 18 18 37 - - -
71 75 181 73 106 218
(1) Exploration for Mineral Resources other than that occurring at existing operations and projects.
(2) Evaluation of Mineral Resources relates to projects in the conceptual or pre-feasibility stage or further evaluation of Mineral
Resources at existing operations.
6. UNDERLYING EBIT AND UNDERLYING EARNINGS BY SEGMENT
The following table analyses underlying EBIT (including the Group’s attributable share of associates’ and joint ventures’ underlying
EBIT) by segment and reconciles it to underlying earnings by segment. Refer to note 4 for the definition of underlying EBIT.
Underlying earnings is an alternative earnings measure, which the directors consider to be a useful additional measure of the Group’s
performance. Underlying earnings is profit for the financial period attributable to equity shareholders of the Company before special
items and remeasurements and is therefore presented after net finance costs, income tax expense and non-controlling interests. For a
reconciliation from ‘(Loss)/profit for the financial period attributable to equity shareholders of the Company’ to ‘Underlying earnings
for the financial period’, see note 10.
6 months ended 30.06.15
Operating EBIT after Net finance costs
Underlying special items and special items and and income tax Non-controlling Underlying
US$ million EBIT remeasurements remeasurements expense interests earnings
Iron Ore and Manganese 510 2,582 (2,072) (192) (178) 140
Coal 267 793 (526) (66) (4) 197
Copper 174 - 174 (70) (42) 62
Nickel - 2 (2) (2) - (2)
Niobium 32 (1) 33 (15) - 17
Phosphates 41 - 41 (18) - 23
Platinum 272 15 257 (55) (42) 175
De Beers 576 56 520 (155) (61) 360
Corporate and other 11 8 3 (85) 6 (68)
1,883 3,455 (1,572) (658) (321) 904
6 months ended 30.06.14
Operating EBIT after Net finance costs
Underlying special items and special items and and income tax Non-controlling Underlying
US$ million EBIT remeasurements remeasurements expense interests earnings
Iron Ore and Manganese 1,229 (238) 1,467 (399) (387) 443
Coal 260 4 256 (95) (4) 161
Copper 760 - 760 (274) (177) 309
Nickel 26 3 23 3 - 29
Niobium 34 1 33 (11) - 23
Phosphates 9 6 3 1 - 10
Platinum (1) - (1) (9) 9 (1)
De Beers 765 81 684 (200) (96) 469
Corporate and other (150) 25 (175) (16) 7 (159)
2,932 (118) 3,050 (1,000) (648) 1,284
Year ended 31.12.14
Operating EBIT after Net finance costs
Underlying special items and special items and and income tax Non-controlling Underlying
US$ million EBIT remeasurements remeasurements expense interests earnings
Iron Ore and Manganese 1,957 3,670 (1,713) (583) (657) 717
Coal 458 372 86 (154) (8) 296
Copper 1,193 - 1,193 (482) (218) 493
Nickel 21 21 - (15) - 6
Niobium 67 5 62 (37) - 30
Phosphates 57 8 49 (22) - 35
Platinum 32 52 (20) (14) 7 25
De Beers 1,363 155 1,208 (264) (176) 923
Corporate and other (215) 92 (307) (111) 18 (308)
4,933 4,375 558 (1,682) (1,034) 2,217
7. SPECIAL ITEMS AND REMEASUREMENTS
Special items and remeasurements are those items of financial performance that the Group believes should be separately disclosed on the
face of the income statement to assist in the understanding of the underlying financial performance achieved by the Group. Special
items that relate to the operating performance of the Group are classified as operating special items and principally include
impairment charges, onerous contract provisions and restructuring costs. Non-operating special items include costs in relation to
closure of operations, profits and losses on disposal of investments and businesses as well as certain adjustments relating to business
combinations. Remeasurements include:
- Unrealised gains and losses on financial assets and liabilities that represent economic hedges, including accounting hedges related
to financing arrangements.
- Foreign exchange impacts arising in US dollar functional currency entities where tax calculations are generated based on local
currency financial information and hence deferred tax is susceptible to currency fluctuations.
- The remeasurement and subsequent depreciation and amortisation of a previously held equity interest as a result of a business
combination.
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
US$ million 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
Subsidiaries and joint operations
Minas-Rio impairment (2,503) - (3,800)
Coal impairments (789) - (363)
Platinum operations - - (44)
Other impairments and related charges - - (39)
Restructuring costs (27) (61) (128)
Operating special items (3,319) (61) (4,374)
Operating remeasurements (109) 179 (1)
Operating special items and remeasurements (3,428) 118 (4,375)
Loss on transfer of Tarmac businesses to held
for sale (100) - -
Closure of Drayton - - (222)
Disposal of Amapá (16) - (46)
Ponahalo refinancing - - (58)
Atlatsa refinancing - 22 22
Kumba Envision Trust (23) (19) (44)
Other (16) 16 (37)
Non-operating special items (155) 19 (385)
Financing special items and remeasurements 69 45 36
Special items and remeasurements before tax and
non-controlling interests (3,514) 182 (4,724)
Special items and remeasurements tax (413) (4) 2
Non-controlling interests on special items and
remeasurements 49 (4) 38
Share of associates' and joint
ventures' special items and
remeasurements(1) (41) 6 (46)
Total special items and remeasurements (3,919) 180 (4,730)
(1) Relates to the Iron Ore and Manganese ($27 million) and Coal segments ($14 million) (six months ended 30 June 2014 and year ended
31 December 2014: Coal segment).
Operating special items
Impairments
The first six months of 2015 have seen significant further weakness and ongoing volatility in the prices of the bulk commodities,
particularly iron ore and metallurgical coal. The Group has therefore reviewed its near and longer term commodity price assumptions at
the mid-year, while also noting the gradual and ongoing reduction of consensus prices within what remains a wide range of forecasts.
The valuations of Minas-Rio and the coal assets in Australia and Canada therefore have been updated to reflect management’s best
estimate of the future iron ore and metallurgical coal prices. The near term and long term prices which are used in the valuations are
within the range of published analyst forecasts.
Minas-Rio
The Minas-Rio iron ore project (Minas-Rio) (Iron Ore and Manganese) in Brazil was acquired in two separate transactions in 2007 and
2008. Production commenced in 2014 and First Ore On Ship (FOOS) was delivered in October 2014. The project is currently ramping up to
capacity of 26.5 Mtpa over the next 10 months, and work continues to progress on the regular cycle of required licence and permit
renewals.
In 2012, an impairment charge of $4,960 million (before tax) was recorded against the carrying value of Minas-Rio. This was based on
the value in use of the cash generating unit (CGU) and reflected an increase in estimate of attributable project capital expenditure to
$8.8 billion, including a $0.6 billion contingency, as well as the impact of high inflation on operational costs. In 2014, a further
impairment charge of $3,800 million (before tax) was recorded due to a material worsening of the pricing environment for iron ore. At
the time it was highlighted that the valuation remained sensitive to price and further deterioration in long term prices might result
in additional impairment.
The valuation of Minas-Rio at 30 June 2015 determined on a pre-tax discounted cash flow basis (see note 2) (real pre-tax discount rate
of 8.5% (2014: 8.5%)) is $3.6 billion. Based on this valuation, the Group has recorded an impairment charge of $2,503 million (before
tax) against the carrying value of the CGU. This charge has been recorded against capital works in progress. A related deferred tax
asset has also been written down by $404 million reflecting a reduced likelihood of recovering the associated tax deductions. As in
2014, the valuation remains sensitive to price and further deterioration in the pricing outlook may result in additional impairment.
Coal
The valuation of Capcoal, an operation in Queensland, Australia, which produces both metallurgical coal and thermal coal, assessed
based on the operation’s fair value less costs of disposal and measured using discounted cash flow projections (see note 2), is
$0.3 billion. Based on this valuation, the Group has recorded an impairment charge of $539 million (before tax) against the carrying
value of the CGU. Of this charge, $67 million has been recorded against mining properties and $472 million against other property,
plant and equipment. The post-tax impairment charge is $377 million. The valuation remains sensitive to price and further deterioration
in the pricing outlook may result in additional impairment.
The assets of Peace River Coal, in Canada, including the existing operations and certain exploration properties, have been impaired by
$165 million. The existing operations were placed on care and maintenance in December 2014 and the recoverable amount of the CGU has
been reduced to nil. The exploration properties represent a potential future resource base but their carrying amount is considered
unlikely to be recovered in the current pricing environment and also has been reduced to nil. The remaining $85 million impairment
charge ($60 million after tax) recognised in special items relates to other Coal assets in Australia.
Restructuring costs
Restructuring costs of $27 million (six months ended 30 June 2014: $61 million; year ended 31 December 2014: $128 million) relate to
organisational changes as part of the Driving Value programme.
2014
Operating special items in 2014 principally comprise impairments and related charges in respect of Minas-Rio and Peace River Coal.
Operating remeasurements
Operating remeasurements reflect a net loss of $109 million (six months ended 30 June 2014: net gain of $179 million; year ended
31 December 2014: net loss of $1 million) which principally comprises losses of $51 million (six months ended 30 June 2014: gains of
$238 million; year ended 31 December 2014: gains of $136 million) in respect of derivatives related to capital expenditure in Iron Ore
Brazil and a $56 million depreciation and amortisation charge (six months ended 30 June 2014: $62 million; year ended 31 December 2014:
$129 million) 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.
Derivatives in relation to Iron Ore Brazil which have been realised during the period had a cumulative net operating remeasurement loss
of $97 million (six months ended 30 June 2014: $98 million; 31 December 2014: $140 million).
Non-operating special items
On 24 July 2014, the Group reached a binding agreement to sell its 50% interest in Lafarge Tarmac Holdings Limited (Lafarge Tarmac)
(Corporate and other) to Lafarge SA (Lafarge). The sale was agreed subject to a number of conditions, including certain regulatory
approvals and the completion of the merger of Lafarge and Holcim Limited (Holcim). As at 30 June 2015, the only remaining condition was
the completion of the Lafarge-Holcim merger (which was subsequently satisfied on 13 July 2015), and the Group’s investment in Lafarge
Tarmac was therefore classified as held for sale. In addition, in 2014 the Group initiated a process to dispose of its interests in
Tarmac Middle East (TME) (Corporate and other) which supplies aggregates, asphalt and road base contracting services to the Middle East
construction industry. As at 30 June 2015, TME was also classified as held for sale as the sale was considered highly probable. A loss
of $100 million has been recognised on the transfer of Tarmac businesses to held for sale at fair value less costs to sell.
2014
Non-operating special items in 2014 principally relate to closure provisions and asset write downs in relation to Drayton and Drayton
South (Coal), charges arising on the revaluation of deferred contingent consideration for the disposal of Amapá (Corporate and other),
the refinancing of Ponahalo Investments (RF) Proprietary Limited, a Black Economic Empowerment partner (De Beers), and a net gain on
the refinancing transaction for Atlatsa Resources Corporation (Platinum).
Financing special items and remeasurements
Financing special items and remeasurements reflect a net gain of $69 million (six months ended 30 June 2014: $45 million; year ended
31 December 2014: $36 million) principally comprising gains on derivatives relating to debt.
Special items and remeasurements tax
Total tax relating to subsidiaries and joint operations amounts to a charge of $413 million (six months ended 30 June 2014: charge of
$4 million; year ended 31 December 2014: credit of $2 million).
This includes one-off tax charges of $492 million (six months ended 30 June 2014: nil; year ended 31 December 2014: charges of
$105 million), tax credits on special items and remeasurements of $221 million (six months ended 30 June 2014: charges of $82 million;
year ended 31 December 2014: credits of $412 million) and tax remeasurement charges of $142 million (six months ended 30 June 2014:
credits of $78 million; year ended 31 December 2014: charges of $305 million).
One-off tax charges of $492 million primarily comprise the write down of deferred tax assets at Minas-Rio of $404 million and Kumba
Iron Ore of $65 million, where it is no longer considered probable that these assets can be recovered against future taxable profits.
Of the total tax charge of $413 million, $3 million relates to a current tax charge (six months ended 30 June 2014: credit of
$11 million; year ended 31 December 2014: credit of $31 million) and $410 million relates to a deferred tax charge (six months ended
30 June 2014: $15 million; year ended 31 December 2014: $29 million).
8. INTEREST EXPENSE
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
US$ million 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
Interest expense
Interest and other finance expense 342 357 709
Net interest expense on defined benefit
arrangements 28 34 69
Unwinding of discount relating to provisions
and other liabilities 57 52 101
427 443 879
Less: interest expense capitalised (187) (201) (382)
Total interest expense before financing special
items 240 242 497
Financing special items 28 32 65
Total interest expense after financing special
items 268 274 562
9. INCOME TAX EXPENSE
a) Analysis of charge for the period
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
US$ million 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
United Kingdom tax (5) 13 (14)
South Africa tax 60 273 479
Other overseas tax 210 370 712
Prior period adjustments (40) 22 (68)
Current tax(1) 225 678 1,109
Deferred tax 183 148 158
Income tax expense before special items and
remeasurements 408 826 1,267
Special items and remeasurements tax 413 4 (2)
Income tax expense 821 830 1,265
(1) 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 period
The effective tax rate for the period of (42.8)% (six months ended 30 June 2014: 28.2%; year ended 31 December 2014: (488.4)%) is lower
(six months ended 30 June 2014: higher; year ended 31 December 2014: lower) than the applicable weighted average statutory rate of
corporation tax in the United Kingdom of 20.25% (2014: 21.5%). The reconciling items, excluding the impact of associates and joint
ventures, are:
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
US$ million 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
(Loss)/profit before tax (1,920) 2,945 (259)
Less: Share of net income from associates and
joint ventures (37) (132) (208)
(Loss)/profit before tax (excluding associates
and joint ventures) (1,957) 2,813 (467)
Tax on (loss)/profit (excluding associates and
joint ventures) calculated at United Kingdom
corporation tax rate of 20.25% (2014: 21.5%) (396) 605 (100)
Tax effects of:
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes 50 52 90
Non-taxable income (40) (49) (158)
Temporary difference adjustments 27 14 189
Special items and remeasurements 1,125 (35) 1,014
Other adjustments
Dividend withholding taxes 85 127 193
Effect of differences between local and United
Kingdom tax rates 2 78 106
Other adjustments (32) 38 (69)
Income tax expense 821 830 1,265
IAS 1 requires income from associates and joint ventures to be presented net of tax on the face of the income statement.
The effective tax rate before special items and remeasurements including attributable share of associates’ and joint ventures’ tax for
the six months ended 30 June 2015 was 28.0%. This is lower than the equivalent rates of 31.5% for the six months ended 30 June 2014,
and 29.8% for the year ended 31 December 2014 due to the net impact of certain prior year adjustments, the remeasurement of withholding
tax provisions across the Group and the relative levels of profits arising in our operating jurisdictions. In future periods it is
expected that the effective tax rate will remain above the United Kingdom statutory tax rate.
10. EARNINGS PER SHARE
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
US$ 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
(Loss)/earnings per share
Basic (2.34) 1.14 (1.96)
Diluted (2.34) 1.14 (1.96)
Headline earnings per share
Basic 0.17 1.14 1.20
Diluted 0.17 1.14 1.19
Underlying earnings per share
Basic 0.70 1.00 1.73
Diluted 0.70 1.00 1.72
Basic and diluted earnings per share are shown based on headline earnings, a Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) defined performance
measure, and underlying earnings (explained in note 6), which the directors consider to be a useful additional measure of the Group’s
performance.
The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following data:
(Loss)/profit attributable to
equity shareholders of the Company Headline earnings Underlying earnings
6 months 6 months Year 6 months 6 months Year 6 months 6 months Year
ended ended ended ended ended ended ended ended ended
30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14 0.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
(Loss)/earnings (US)
Basic and
diluted(loss)/earnings (3,015) 1,464 (2,513) 216 1,466 1,535 904 1,284 2,217
Number of shares
(million)
Basic number of
ordinary shares
outstanding 1,288 1,283 1,284 1,288 1,283 1,284 1,288 1,283 1,284
Effect of dilutive
potential ordinary
shares:
Share options and
awards - 5 - 3 5 5 3 5 5
Diluted number of
ordinary shares
outstanding 1,288 1,288 1,284 1,291 1,288 1,289 1,291 1,288 1,289
The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share, based on headline and underlying earnings, uses the following
earnings data:
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
US$ million 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
(Loss)/profit for the financial period
attributable to equity shareholders of the
Company (3,015) 1,464 (2,513)
Operating special items 3,321 8 4,268
Operating special items - tax (188) - (362)
Operating special items - non-controlling
interests - (4) (16)
Non-operating special items 95 (6) 218
Non-operating special items - tax - - (51)
Non-operating special items -
non-controlling interests 3 4 (9)
Headline earnings for the financial period 216 1,466 1,535
Operating special items(1) 25 53 106
Operating remeasurements 109 (179) 1
Non-operating special items(2) 60 (13) 167
Financing special items and remeasurements (69) (45) (36)
Tax special items 492 - 105
Special items and remeasurements tax 123 (2) 352
Non-controlling interests on special items and
remeasurements (52) 4 (13)
Underlying earnings for the financial period 904 1,284 2,217
(1) Includes restructuring costs.
(2) Principally relates to Kumba Envision Trust (2014: Kumba Envision Trust and Ponahalo refinancing).
11. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
a) Financial assets and liabilities by category
The carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities are as shown below. Where the carrying amount of a financial asset or
liability does not approximate its fair value, this is also disclosed.
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, unless carrying value is considered to approximate fair value.
30.06.15
At fair value through Loans and Available Designated into Financial liabilities at
US$ million profit and loss receivables for sale hedges amortised cost Total
Financial assets
Trade and other receivables(1) 715 1,569 – – – 2,284
Derivative financial assets 93 – – 952 – 1,045
Cash and cash equivalents – 7,033 – – – 7,033
Financial asset investments – 893 422 – – 1,315
808 9,495 422 952 – 11,677
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables(1) (252) – – – (2,917) (3,169)
Derivative financial liabilities (2,633) – – (76) – (2,709)
Borrowings(2) – – – (15,043) (3,898) (18,941)
(2,885) – – (15,119) (6,815) (24,819)
Net financial (liabilities)/assets (2,077) 9,495 422 (14,167) (6,815) (13,142)
31.12.14
At fair value through Loans and Available Designated into Financial liabilities at
US$ million profit and loss receivables for sale hedges amortised cost Total
Financial assets
Trade and other receivables(1) 912 1,553 – – – 2,465
Derivative financial assets 153 – – 980 – 1,133
Cash and cash equivalents – 6,748 – – – 6,748
Financial asset investments – 761 505 – – 1,266
1,065 9,062 505 980 – 11,612
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables(1) (314) – – – (3,073) (3,387)
Derivative financial liabilities (2,277) – – (47) – (2,324)
Borrowings(2) – – – (15,048) (3,487) (18,535)
(2,591) – – (15,095) (6,560) (24,246)
Net financial (liabilities)/assets (1,526) 9,062 505 (14,115) (6,560) (12,634)
(1) Trade and other receivables exclude prepayments and tax receivables. Trade and other payables exclude tax, social security and
deferred income.
(2) Borrowings designated in fair value hedges represent listed debt. The fair value of these borrowings is $15,221 million
(31 December 2014: $15,339 million), which is based on the quoted market price and consequently categorised as level 1 in the fair
value hierarchy. For the majority of borrowings at amortised cost the carrying value is considered to approximate the fair value.
In certain circumstances the fair value of borrowings at amortised cost is based on management’s estimates of future cash flows and
consequently the valuation is categorised as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
b) Fair value hierarchy
30.06.15 31.12.14
US$ millions Level 1(1) Level 2(2) Level 3(3) Total Level 1(1) Level 2(2) Level 3(3) Total
Financial assets
At fair value through profit and loss
Provisionally priced trade receivables – 630 – 630 – 812 – 812
Other receivables – – 85 85 – – 100 100
Derivatives hedging net debt – 15 37 52 – 51 59 110
Other derivatives – 41 – 41 1 42 – 43
Designated into hedges
Derivatives hedging net debt – 951 – 951 – 979 – 979
Other derivatives – 1 – 1 1 – – 1
Available for sale investments
Financial asset investments 377 – 45 422 457 – 48 505
377 1,638 167 2,182 459 1,884 207 2,550
Financial liabilities
At fair value through profit and loss
Provisionally priced trade payables – (252) – (252) – (314) – (314)
Derivatives hedging net debt – (1,925) (623) (2,548) – (1,647) (499) (2,146)
Other derivatives (1) (84) – (85) (2) (129) – (131)
Designated into hedges
Derivatives hedging net debt – (53) – (53) – (27) – (27)
Other derivatives – (23) – (23) – (20) – (20)
(1) (2,337) (623) (2,961) (2) (2,137) (499) (2,638)
Net liabilities carried at fair value 376 (699) (456) (779) 457 (253) (292) (88)
(1) Valued using unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical financial instruments. This category includes listed equity
shares.
(2) Valued using techniques based significantly on observable market data. 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.
(3) 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.
Financial assets and liabilities included within level 3 primarily consist of certain cross currency swaps of Brazilian real
denominated borrowings (whose valuation depends upon regulated interest rates), contingent proceeds and related receivables relating to
disposals and unlisted equity investments.
The movements in the fair value of the level 3 financial assets and liabilities were primarily recorded as remeasurements in the
Consolidated income statement.
12. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE
Assets classified as held for sale as at 30 June 2015 of $1,562 million and associated liabilities of $5 million relate to Tarmac
businesses (Corporate and other) and principally comprise the Group’s investment in the Lafarge Tarmac joint venture of $1,547 million.
See note 7 for further details.
13. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
Capital expenditure is defined as cash expenditure on property, plant and equipment including related derivatives, proceeds from
disposal of property, plant and equipment and direct funding for capital expenditure from
non-controlling interests.
Capital expenditure by segment
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
US$ million 30.06.15 30.06.14(1) 31.12.14
Iron Ore and Manganese(2) 829 1,312 2,685
Coal 416 436 1,045
Copper 309 312 728
Nickel(2) (17) (25) 14
Niobium 13 90 198
Phosphates 12 17 41
Platinum 179 244 576
De Beers 363 311 689
Corporate and other 9 15 42
2,113 2,712 6,018
Exclude:
Cash outflows from derivatives related to capital expenditure (113) (97) (157)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 17 31 71
Direct funding for capital expenditure received from
non-controlling interests 18 21 42
Expenditure on property, plant and equipment 2,035 2,667 5,974
(1) The 30 June 2014 comparative has been re-presented to align with the revised definition introduced in the Group’s 2014 Annual
Report.
(2) Cash capital expenditure includes capitalised operating cash flows generated by operations that have not yet reached commercial
production. For Iron Ore and Manganese, $225 million (six months ended 30 June 2014: nil; year ended 31 December 2014:
$140 million) of capitalised net operating cash outflows have been generated by Minas-Rio. For Nickel, $116 million (six months
ended 30 June 2014: $61 million; year ended 31 December 2014: $150 million) of capitalised net operating cash inflows have been
generated by Barro Alto.
Capital expenditure by category
US$ million 6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
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Expansionary(2) 1,081 1,557 3,248
Stay-in-business 649 789 1,973
Stripping and development 400 397 868
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment (17) (31) (71)
2,113 2,712 6,018
(1) The 30 June 2014 comparative has been re-presented to align with the revised definition introduced in the Group’s 2014 Annual
Report.
(2) The expansionary category includes the cash flows from derivatives related to capital expenditure and is net of direct funding for
capital expenditure received from non-controlling interests.
14. NET DEBT
Net debt is a measure of the Group’s financial position. The Group uses net debt to monitor the sources and uses of financial
resources, the availability of capital to invest or return to shareholders, and the resilience of the balance sheet. Net debt is
calculated as total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents (including derivatives which provide an economic hedge of net debt and
the net debt of disposal groups).
a) Reconciliation to the balance sheet
Cash and cash equivalents Short term borrowings Medium and long term borrowings
US$ million 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
Balance sheet 7,033 8,452 6,748 (764) (2,196) (1,618) (18,177) (17,686) (16,917)
Balance sheet – disposal groups(1) 10 – – – – – – – –
Bank overdrafts (10) (6) (1) 10 6 1 – – –
Net debt classifications 7,033 8,446 6,747 (754) (2,190) (1,617) (18,177) (17,686) (16,917)
(1) Disposal group balances at 30 June 2015 relate to Tarmac businesses (Corporate and other) and are included in ‘Assets classified
as held for sale’ on the Consolidated balance sheet.
b) Movement in net debt
US$ million Cash and Medium and Net debt Derivatives Net debt
cash Short term long term excluding hedging including
equivalents borrowings borrowings derivatives net debt derivatives
At 1 January 2014 7,702 (2,106) (15,740) (10,144) (508) (10,652)
Cash flow 718 1,613 (3,261) (930) (88) (1,018)
Reclassifications – (1,653) 1,653 – – –
Movements in fair value – (37) (227) (264) 511 247
Other non-cash movements – (5) (49) (54) – (54)
Currency movements 26 (2) (62) (38) – (38)
At 30 June 2014 8,446 (2,190) (17,686) (11,430) (85) (11,515)
Cash flow (1,559) 172 (307) (1,694) (115) (1,809)
Reclassifications – 166 (166) – – –
Movements in fair value – 30 (207) (177) (884) (1,061)
Other non-cash movements – 3 (23) (20) – (20)
Currency movements (140) 202 1,472 1,534 – 1,534
At 31 December 2014 6,747 (1,617) (16,917) (11,787) (1,084) (12,871)
Cash flow 396 1,337 (2,951) (1,218) 244 (974)
Reclassifications – (651) 651 – – –
Movements in fair value – 15 156 171 (758) (587)
Other non-cash movements – (1) (16) (17) – (17)
Currency movements (110) 163 900 953 – 953
At 30 June 2015 7,033 (754) (18,177) (11,898) (1,598) (13,496)
c) Net debt by segment
The Group’s policy is to hold the majority of its cash and borrowings at the corporate centre. Business units may from time to
time raise borrowings in connection with specific capital projects, and subsidiaries with non-controlling interests have
borrowings which are without recourse to the Group. Other than the impact of South African exchange controls (see note 14d below),
there are no significant restrictions over the Group’s ability to access these cash balances or repay these borrowings. Net debt
by segment is stated after elimination of inter-segment balances.
US$ million 30.06.15 31.12.14
Iron Ore and Manganese (2,996) (2,294)
Coal 218 201
Copper 480 738
Nickel (201) (262)
Niobium 34 44
Phosphates 35 32
Platinum 65 24
De Beers (115) (126)
Corporate and other (11,016) (11,228)
(13,496) (12,871)
d) South Africa net debt
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. Below is a breakdown of net cash/(debt) in South
Africa.
US$ million 30.06.15 31.12.14
Cash and cash equivalents 1,980 1,298
Short term borrowings (33) (118)
Medium and long term borrowings (1,938) (1,252)
Net cash/(debt) excluding derivatives 9 (72)
Derivatives hedging net debt – 1
Net cash/(debt) including derivatives 9 (71)
15. BORROWINGS
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, the Australian Medium Term Note (AMTN) programme and through accessing the
United States (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 the six months ended 30 June 2015, the Group issued corporate bonds with a US dollar equivalent value of $2.2 billion. These
included the following bonds:
- €600 million 1.5% guaranteed loan notes due 2020 issued under the EMTN programme.
- $850 million 3.625% senior notes due 2020 and $650 million 4.875% senior notes due 2025 through accessing the US bond markets.
An analysis of borrowings, as presented on the Consolidated balance sheet, is set out below:
30.06.15 31.12.14
Medium and Medium and
Short term long term Total Short term long term Total
US$ million borrowings borrowings borrowings borrowings borrowings borrowings
Secured
Bank loans and overdrafts 10 16 26 9 21 30
Obligations under finance leases 5 52 57 25 52 77
15 68 83 34 73 107
Unsecured
Bank loans and overdrafts 219 2,684 2,903 211 2,198 2,409
Bonds issued under EMTN programme – 9,252 9,252 1,228 9,384 10,612
US bonds 500 5,225 5,725 – 4,249 4,249
Bonds issued under AMTN programme – 398 398 – 423 423
Bonds issued under DMTN programme 16 251 267 86 281 367
Other loans 14 299 313 59 309 368
749 18,109 18,858 1,584 16,844 18,428
Total borrowings 764 18,177 18,941 1,618 16,917 18,535
The Group had the following undrawn committed borrowing facilities at the period end:
US$ million 30.06.15 31.12.14
Expiry date
Within one year(1) 1,026 1,073
Greater than one year, less than two years 397 525
Greater than two years, less than three years 1,117 1,172
Greater than three years, less than four years – 597
Greater than four years, less than five years 5,386 5,000
7,926 8,367
(1) Includes undrawn South African rand facilities equivalent to $0.8 billion (31 December 2014: $0.9 billion) with 364 day maturities
which roll automatically on a daily basis, unless notice is served.
16. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
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.
No contingent liabilities were secured on the assets of the Group at 30 June 2015 or 31 December 2014.
Anglo American South Africa Limited (AASA)
AASA, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, is a defendant in a number of lawsuits filed in South Africa on behalf of former
mineworkers (or their dependants or survivors) who allegedly contracted silicosis working for gold mining companies in which AASA was a
shareholder and to which AASA provided various technical and administrative services.
The law suits in South Africa against AASA are: (i) approximately 4,400 separate lawsuits filed in the North Gauteng High Court
(Pretoria) which have been referred to arbitration; and (ii) a consolidated class certification application filed in the South Gauteng
High Court (Johannesburg) in which AASA is named as one of 32 defendants.
AASA is defending the separate lawsuits and will oppose the application for consolidated class certification.
AASA, AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields, Harmony Gold and Sibanye Gold announced in November 2014 that they had formed an industry working
group (which has subsequently been extended to include African Rainbow Minerals, DRD Gold and Village Main) to address issues relating
to compensation and medical care for occupational lung disease in the gold mining industry in South Africa. The companies are in the
process of engaging all stakeholders on these matters, including government, organised labour, other mining companies and legal
representatives of claimants who have filed legal suits against the companies. These legal proceedings are being defended. The industry
working group is seeking a comprehensive solution to address legacy compensation issues and future legal frameworks that is fair to
past and current employees and enables companies to continue to be competitive over the long term.
Kumba Iron Ore
21.4% undivided share of the Sishen mine mineral rights
Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Limited (SIOC) has not yet been awarded the 21.4% Sishen mining right, which it applied for early in 2014
following the Constitutional Court judgment on the matter in December 2013. The Constitutional Court ruled that SIOC held a 78.6%
undivided share of the Sishen mining right and that, based on the provisions of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act
(MPRDA), only SIOC can apply for, and be granted, the residual 21.4% share of the mining right at the Sishen mine. The grant of the
mining right may be made subject to such conditions considered by the minister to be appropriate, provided that the proposed conditions
are permissible under the MPRDA. Kumba Iron Ore is actively continuing its discussions with the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR)
in order to finalise the grant of the residual right.
Kumba Iron Ore tax
At 30 June 2015, Kumba Iron Ore has certain unresolved tax matters that are currently under review with the South African Revenue
Service (SARS). Kumba Iron Ore management has consulted with external tax and legal advisers, who support the positions taken.
Nonetheless, Kumba Iron Ore management is actively discussing the issue with SARS with a view to seeking resolution and believes that
the accounting for these matters is appropriate in the results for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Group has a related party relationship with its subsidiaries, joint operations, associates and joint ventures. 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 less favourable to the Group than those arranged with third parties.
Associates Joint ventures Joint operations(1)
US$ million 30.06.15 31.12.14 30.06.15 31.12.14 30.06.15 31.12.14
Transactions with related parties
Sale of goods and services 15 31 – – 65 141
Purchase of goods and services (218) (587) (91) (31) (1,670) (3,949)
Balances with related parties
Trade and other receivables from related parties 24 23 38 37 16 28
Trade and other payables
to related parties (128) (140) (15) (17) (86) (97)
Loans receivable from
related parties(2) 99 98 486(3) 329 23 23
(1) Represents the portion of balances and transactions with joint operation entities or joint operation partners 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 from their joint operations in excess of the Group’s attributable share of their
production.
(2) Included in ‘Financial asset investments’ on the Consolidated balance sheet.
(3) Includes $200 million receivable from Samancor (Iron Ore and Manganese). Samancor has been accounted for as a joint venture since
March 2015, following amendments to the agreement that governs the Group’s interests in Samancor which resulted in the Group
acquiring joint control over the business (previously accounted for as an associate).
Refinancing of Atlatsa
2014
In January 2014, Platinum completed the final phase of the refinancing transaction for Atlatsa Resources Corporation, which resulted in
an increase in ‘Investments in associates’ of $69 million, a net decrease in ‘Financial asset investments’ of $47 million and a net
gain of $22 million recorded within ‘Non-operating special items’.
18. EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE PERIOD END
On 17 July 2015 the Group completed the sale of its 50% ownership interest in Lafarge Tarmac Holdings Limited to Lafarge SA. Upon
completion, the Group received cash proceeds of $1,559 million. The proceeds are subject to certain post-closing adjustments and the
final amounts will be reported in the results for the year ended 31 December 2015.
With the exception of the above and the declaration of the 2015 interim dividend, there have been no reportable events since
30 June 2015.
RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:
(a) the Condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting;
(b) the Half year financial report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7R (being an indication of important
events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year, and their impact on the Half year financial report,
and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year); and
(c) the Half year financial report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.8R (being disclosure of related party
transactions that have taken place in the first six months of the current financial year and that have materially affected the
financial position or the performance of the Group during that period and any changes in the related party transactions described
in the last annual report that could have a material effect on the financial position or performance of the Group in the first six
months of the current financial year).
By order of the Board
Mark Cutifani René Médori
Chief Executive Finance Director
INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT TO ANGLO AMERICAN PLC
We have been engaged by the Company to review the Condensed financial statements in the Half year financial report for the six months
ended 30 June 2015 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 and related notes 1
to 18. We have read the other information contained in the Half year financial report and considered whether it contains any apparent
misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in the Condensed financial statements.
This report is made solely to the Company in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410 Review
of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity issued by the Auditing Practices Board. Our work
has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company those matters we are required to state to it in an independent review 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, for our review work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have formed.
Directors’ responsibilities
The Half year financial report is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible for
preparing the Half year financial report in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom’s Financial
Conduct Authority.
As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the Group are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards as adopted by the European Union. The Condensed financial statements included in this Half year financial report have been
prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting (IAS 34), as adopted by the European
Union.
Our responsibility
Our responsibility is to express to the Company a conclusion on the Condensed financial statements in the Half year financial report
based on our review.
Scope of Review
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410 Review of Interim
Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United
Kingdom. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and
accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit
conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) and consequently does not enable us to obtain
assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an
audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the Condensed financial statements in the Half
year financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2015 are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 as
adopted by the European Union and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority.
Deloitte LLP
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
London, United Kingdom
23 July 2015
Exchange rates and commodity prices
US rates 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
Period end spot rates
Rand 12.14 10.64 11.57
Brazilian real 3.11 2.20 2.66
Sterling 0.64 0.58 0.64
Australian dollar 1.30 1.06 1.22
Euro 0.90 0.73 0.82
Chilean peso 640 554 607
Botswana pula 9.87 8.80 9.51
Average rates for the period
Rand 11.92 10.70 10.85
Brazilian real 2.97 2.30 2.35
Sterling 0.66 0.60 0.61
Australian dollar 1.28 1.09 1.11
Euro 0.90 0.73 0.75
Chilean peso 621 553 571
Botswana pula 9.79 8.84 8.97
Commodity prices 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
Period end spot prices
Iron ore (62% Fe CFR)(1) UStonne 60 93 72
Thermal coal (FOB South Africa)(2) UStonne 59 74 66
Thermal coal (FOB Australia)(2) UStonne 63 72 65
Hard coking coal (FOB Australia)(3) UStonne 110 120 119
Copper(4) US cents/lb 260 319 288
Nickel(4) US cents/lb 530 849 677
Platinum(5) USoz 1,078 1,480 1,206
Palladium(5) USoz 677 844 811
Rhodium(6) USoz 820 1,110 1,230
Average market prices for the period
Iron ore (62% Fe CFR)(1) UStonne 60 111 97
Thermal coal (FOB South Africa)(2) UStonne 62 77 72
Thermal coal (FOB Australia)(2) UStonne 63 76 71
Hard coking coal (FOB Australia)(7) UStonne 113 132 125
Copper(4) US cents/lb 269 314 311
Nickel(4) US cents/lb 620 749 765
Platinum(5) USoz 1,160 1,437 1,385
Palladium(5) USoz 773 779 803
Rhodium(6) USoz 1,111 1,077 1,158
(1) Source: Platts.
(2) Source: McCloskey.
(3) Source: 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2014 represent the quarter two benchmarks; 31 December 2014 represents the quarter four
benchmark.
(4) Source: London Metal Exchange (LME).
(5) Source: London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM).
(6) Source: Comdaq.
(7) Source: Represents the average quarterly benchmark for the respective periods.
Summary by business operation
Marketing activities are allocated to the underlying operation to which they relate.
Revenue(1) Underlying EBITDA(2) Underlying EBIT(3) Underlying earnings
6 months 6 months Year 6 months 6 months Year 6 months 6 months Year 6 months 6 months Year
ended ended ended ended ended ended ended ended ended ended ended ended
US$ million 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14 30.06.15 30.06.14 31.12.14
Iron Ore and Manganese 2,013 2,894 5,176 693 1,381 2,286 510 1,229 1,957 140 443 717
Kumba Iron Ore 1,723 2,466 4,388 654 1,293 2,162 513 1,182 1,911 206(4) 434(4) 747(4)
Iron Ore Brazil – – – (10) (6) (29) (11) (9) (34) (35) (8) (32)
Samancor 290 428 788 77 137 251 36 99 178 (6) 52 78
Projects and corporate – – – (28) (43) (98) (28) (43) (98) (25)(4) (35)(4) (76)(4)
Coal 2,608 2,856 5,808 589 638 1,207 267 260 458 197 161 296
Australia and Canada 1,271 1,509 2,970 324 307 543 101 18 (1) 80 (14) (30)
South Africa 1,000 975 2,083 182 227 463 129 178 350 108 140 271
Colombia 337 372 755 107 135 255 61 95 163 32 64 105
Projects and corporate – – – (24) (31) (54) (24) (31) (54) (23) (29) (50)
Copper 1,836 2,555 4,827 537 1,106 1,902 174 760 1,193 62 309 493
Anglo American Sur 1,113 1,521 2,792 363 714 1,185 149 506 762 59 196 301
Anglo American Norte 272 357 724 16 51 126 (26) 17 52 (12) 8 69
Collahuasi 451 677 1,311 214 403 707 107 299 495 53 153 207
Projects and corporate – – – (56) (62) (116) (56) (62) (116) (38) (48) (84)
Nickel 61 76 142 4 30 28 – 26 21 (2) 29 6
Codemin 61 76 142 13 19 43 10 16 37 2 12 23
Loma de Níquel – – – (3) 24 22 (3) 24 22 – 22 22
Barro Alto – – – 1 (7) (25) – (8) (26) 2 – (25)
Projects and corporate – – – (7) (6) (12) (7) (6) (12) (6) (5) (14)
Niobium 79 90 180 35 37 73 32 34 67 17 23 30
Catalão 79 90 180 35 38 75 32 35 69 17 24 31
Projects and corporate – – – – (1) (2) – (1) (2) – (1) (1)
Phosphates 215 215 486 52 20 79 41 9 57 23 10 35
Copebrás 215 215 486 53 25 88 42 14 66 24 13 39
Projects and corporate – – – (1) (5) (9) (1) (5) (9) (1) (3) (4)
Platinum 2,612 2,718 5,396 521 231 527 272 (1) 32 175 (1) 25
Operations 2,612 2,718 5,396 544 261 585 295 29 90 198 28 80
Projects and corporate – – – (23) (30) (58) (23) (30) (58) (23) (29) (55)
De Beers 3,021 3,823 7,114 792 983 1,818 576 765 1,363 360 469 923
Operations 3,021 3,823 7,114 817 1,004 1,862 601 786 1,407 381 487 959
Projects and corporate – – – (25) (21) (44) (25) (21) (44) (21) (18) (36)
Corporate and other 901 917 1,859 57 (98) (88) 11 (150) (215) (68) (159) (308)
Other Mining and Industrial 899 914 1,854 108 58 162 62 11 62 51 4 44
Exploration – – – (71) (75) (180) (71) (76) (181) (66) (69) (163)
Corporate activities and
unallocated costs 2 3 5 20 (81) (70) 20 (85) (96) (53) (94) (189)
13,346 16,144 30,988 3,280 4,328 7,832 1,883 2,932 4,933 904 1,284 2,217
(1) Revenue includes the Group’s attributable share of associates’ and joint ventures’ revenue. Revenue for copper is shown after
deduction of treatment and refining charges (TC/RCs).
(2) Underlying EBITDA is underlying EBIT before depreciation and amortisation in subsidiaries and joint operations, and includes the
Group’s attributable share of associates’ and joint ventures’ underlying EBITDA.
(3) Underlying EBIT is operating profit before special items and remeasurements, and includes the Group’s attributable share of
associates’ and joint ventures’ underlying EBIT.
(4) Of the projects and corporate expense, which includes a corporate cost allocation, $14 million (six months ended 30 June 2014:
$25 million; year ended 31 December 2014: $54 million) relates to Kumba Iron Ore. The total contribution from Kumba Iron Ore to
the Group's underlying earnings is $192 million (six months ended 30 June 2014: $409 million; year ended 31 December 2014:
$693 million).
Return on capital employed (ROCE)
ROCE is a ratio that measures the efficiency and profitability of a company’s capital investments. It displays how effectively assets
are generating profit for the size of invested capital and is calculated as underlying EBIT divided by average capital employed.
Attributable ROCE
Attributable ROCE is the return on the capital employed attributable to equity shareholders of Anglo American plc, and therefore
excludes the portion of underlying EBIT and capital employed attributable to non-controlling interests in operations where Anglo
American plc has control but does not hold 100% of the equity. Joint operations, associates and joint ventures are included in their
proportionate interest and in line with appropriate accounting treatment.
US$ billion 30.06.15 31.12.14 31.12.13 31.12.12
Attributable EBIT(1) 2.8 3.4 4.4 4.1
Average attributable capital employed 35.5 38.7 41.5 40.0
Attributable ROCE 8% 9% 10% 10%
(1) For periods of less than one year EBIT for the period is annualised.
Driving Value ROCE
Driving Value ROCE is an adjusted measure of Attributable ROCE allowing measurement on a comparable basis throughout the Driving Value
recovery programme announced in December 2013. It is calculated using Attributable ROCE based on 30 June 2013 realised prices and
foreign exchange rates and includes the following adjustments:
- Impairments announced after 10 December 2013 are not removed from total capital employed. Earnings and return impacts from such
impairments (due to reduced depreciation or amortisation expense) are not taken into account.
- The De Beers fair value uplift which resulted from the revaluing upward of Anglo American plc’s pre-existing 45% share in De Beers
is excluded from capital employed from 2012 onwards.
- Structural adjustments for the De Beers acquisition assuming ownership of 85% of De Beers from 1 January 2012 (actual acquisition
date: 16 August 2012) and disposals from Anglo American Sur assuming ownership of 50.1% from the start of 2012 (actual disposal
date: 23 August 2012) have been included.
US$ billion 30.06.15 31.12.14 31.12.13 31.12.12
Attributable EBIT 2.8 3.4 4.4 4.1
Attributable EBIT adjusted for 30 June
2013 price and foreign exchange
parameters 5.3 4.4 4.2 3.3
Average attributable capital employed 35.5 38.7 41.5 40.0
Adjust for average:
Cumulative impairments since 2013(1) 6.4 2.8 (0.3) (3.8)
De Beers fair value adjustment on 45%
pre-existing share (0.8) (1.1) (1.5) (0.9)
Structural adjustments – – – 3.1
Average adjusted attributable capital
employed 41.1 40.4 39.7 38.4
Average adjusted attributable capital
employed at 30 June 2013 price and
foreign exchange parameters 44.3 42.1 40.3 35.1
Driving Value ROCE at achieved prices 7% 8% 11% 11%
Driving Value ROCE at 30 June 2013
price and foreign exchange parameters 12% 10% 10% 9%
(1) Impairments (post-tax) not removed from capital employed up to 30 June 2015 are Minas-Rio (Iron Ore and Manganese):
$6.4 billion; Coal: $1.2 billion; and Barro Alto (Nickel): $0.5 billion.
ROCE used for LTIP metrics
50% of the Executives’ annual LTIP award is predicated upon the achievement of ROCE targets over a three year performance period. The
target range for the 2014 LTIP award, 12-16%, was set at a level designed to support the aspiration of achieving a ROCE of 15% by the
end of 2016. Although the subsequent steep decline in prices since that award has made the target range exceptionally stretching, it is
not intended that the LTIP outcomes will be adjusted for the impact of prices. The relevant ROCE figure applicable to the 2014 LTIP
award is therefore ‘Driving Value ROCE at achieved prices’ as set out in the table above. In H1 2015, Driving Value ROCE at achieved
prices was 7%.
On the same basis, the target range for the 2015 LTIP award was set at 9-13%, below the 2014 LTIP award, but consistent with the lower
commodity price expectations at the time. However, following impairments to Minas-Rio and Coal in 2014 and H1 2015, the gap between the
financial statements as reported and the ROCE incentive measure has widened.
In order to provide a clearer link to the financial statements for investors and participants, the simplified Attributable ROCE, as set
out above, will be used for the 2015 LTIP award onwards, rather than the Driving Value ROCE. However, since the capital employed figure
used in calculating Attributable ROCE has been reduced by taking impairments into account, it is necessary to increase the 2015 LTIP
target range appropriately to maintain a similar stretch target. This results in an increase to the 2015 LTIP target range from 9-13%
to 11-15%. In H1 2015, Attributable ROCE was 8%.
ANGLO AMERICAN plc
(Incorporated in England and Wales – Registered number 3564138)
(the Company)
Notice of Interim Dividend
(Dividend No. 30)
Notice is hereby given that an interim dividend on the Company’s ordinary share capital in respect of the year to
31 December 2015 will be paid as follows:
Amount (United States currency) 32 cents per ordinary share (note 1)
Amount (South African currency) R3.9688320 per ordinary share (note 2)
Last day to effect removal of shares between the United Kingdom (UK)
and South African (SA) registers Thursday 23 July 2015
Last day to trade on the JSE Limited (JSE) to qualify for dividend Friday 31 July 2015
Ex-dividend on the JSE from the commencement of trading on Monday 3 August 2015 (note 3)
Ex-dividend on the London Stock Exchange from the commencement of trading on Thursday 6 August 2015
Record date (applicable to both the UK principal register and SA branch register) Friday 7 August 2015
Removal of shares between the UK and SA registers permissible from Tuesday 11 August 2015
Last day for receipt of US$:£/€ currency elections by the UK Registrars (note 1) Wednesday 26 August 2015
Last day for receipt of Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) mandate forms by the
UK Registrars (notes 4, 5 and 6) Wednesday 26 August 2015
Last day for receipt of DRIP mandate forms by Central Securities
Depository Participants (CSDPs) (notes 4, 5 and 6) Wednesday 26 August 2015
Last day for receipt of DRIP mandate forms by the South African
Transfer Secretaries (notes 4, 5 and 6) Thursday 27 August 2015
Currency conversion US$:£/€ rates announced on Friday 4 September 2015
Payment date of dividend Thursday 17 September 2015
Notes
1. Shareholders on the UK register of members with an address in the UK will be paid in pounds sterling and those with an address in a
country in the European Union which has adopted the euro will be paid in euros. Such shareholders may, however, elect to be paid their
dividends in US dollars provided the UK Registrars receive such election by Wednesday 26 August 2015. Shareholders with an address
elsewhere will be paid in US dollars except those registered on the SA branch register who will be paid in South African rand.
2. Dividend Tax will be withheld from the amount of the gross dividend of R3.9688320 per ordinary share paid to South African
shareholders at the rate of 15% unless a shareholder qualifies for exemption. After the Dividend Tax has been withheld, the net
dividend will be R3.3735072 per ordinary share. Anglo American plc had a total of 1,405,465,332 ordinary shares in issue, including
3,626,968 treasury shares, as at the date hereof. In South Africa the dividend will be distributed by Anglo South Africa Capital (Pty)
Limited, a South African company with tax registration number 9273/364/84/5, in terms of the Company’s dividend access share
arrangements. No Secondary Tax on Companies (STC) credits will be used for the payment of the dividend.
3. Dematerialisation and rematerialisation of registered share certificates in South Africa will not be effected by CSDPs during the
period from the JSE ex-dividend date to the record date (both days inclusive).
4. Those shareholders who already participate in the DRIP need not complete a DRIP mandate form for each dividend as such forms
provide an ongoing authority to participate in the DRIP until cancelled in writing. Shareholders who wish to participate in the DRIP
should obtain a mandate form from the UK Registrars, the South African Transfer Secretaries or, in the case of those who hold their
shares through the STRATE system, their CSDP.
5. In terms of the DRIP, and subject to the purchase of shares in the open market, share certificates/CREST notifications are expected
to be mailed and CSDP investor accounts credited/updated on Monday 28 September 2015. CREST accounts will be credited on Tuesday
22 September 2015.
6. Copies of the terms and conditions of the DRIP are available from the UK Registrars or the South African Transfer Secretaries.
Registered office UK Registrars South African Transfer Secretaries
20 Carlton House Terrace Equiniti Link Market Services South Africa (Pty) Limited
London Aspect House 13th Floor, Rennie House
SW1Y 5AN Spencer Road 19 Ameshoff Street
England Lancing Braamfontein 2001
West Sussex South Africa
BN99 6DA (PO Box 4844, Johannesburg 2000)
England
24 July 2015
SPONSOR: UBS South Africa (Pty) Ltd
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