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Production Report for the first quarter ended 31 March 2024
Anglo American plc (the "Company")
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23 April 2024
Production Report for the first quarter ended 31 March 2024
Duncan Wanblad, Chief Executive of Anglo American, said: "We were pleased with the performance in the first quarter, with copper
production increasing by 11% as Quellaveco achieved its highest plant throughput rate, while Collahuasi and El Soldado in Chile
benefitted from higher grades." Steelmaking coal production also increased by 7%, due to the performance at the Aquila longwall and
Capcoal open cut operations. De Beers implemented changes to lower its diamond production for the year by c.3 million carats
which, combined with lower production from our PGMs operations, resulted in flat(1) production overall for the Group compared to
the same period of last year.
"We are driving operational excellence across our assets, focusing on stability and effective cost management as levers to deliver
significant value through the cycle. We are progressing through our asset review to optimise value by simplifying and improving the
overall quality of the portfolio. With copper now representing 30% of our total production, and having the benefit of several well-
sequenced and value-accretive copper growth options within our portfolio over the medium-term, we are also setting up the
business to deliver and grow into the major demand themes."
Q1 2024 highlights
- Copper production increased by 11% reflecting higher throughput at Quellaveco, despite the impact of planned lower grades, as
well as the benefit of higher grades and throughput at Collahuasi and El Soldado.
- Steelmaking coal production increased by 7% driven by the Aquila and Capcoal operations, partially offset by the Dawson open cut
operation and ongoing challenges with the strata conditions at Moranbah.
- Iron ore production was flat, with a strong performance from Minas-Rio, up 4%, offset by a planned decrease at Kumba to align
with third-party logistics constraints.
- Rough diamond production decreased by 23%, primarily due to changes implemented to lower production in response to market
inventory levels. Full year 2024 production guidance has been lowered to 26-29 million carats, with unit costs revised accordingly
to c.$90/carat(2).
- Production from our Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) operations was 7% lower, reflecting expected lower volumes from Kroondal
(which is reported as third-party purchase of concentrate from November 2023) and lower production at Amandelbult.
- Nickel production was broadly unchanged.
Production Q1 2024 Q1 2023 % vs. Q1 2023
Copper (kt)(3) 198 178 11%
Nickel (kt)(4) 9.5 9.7 (2)%
Platinum group metals (koz)(5) 834 901 (7)%
Diamonds (Mct)(6) 6.9 8.9 (23)%
Iron ore (Mt)(7) 15.1 15.1 0%
Steelmaking coal (Mt) 3.8 3.5 7%
Manganese ore (kt) 784 841 (7)%
(1) Total production across Anglo American's products is calculated on a copper equivalent basis, including the equity share of De Beers' production and
using long-term forecast prices.
(2) Production guidance was previously 29-32 million carats and unit cost guidance was previously c.$80/carat.
(3) Contained metal basis. Reflects copper production from the Copper operations in Chile and Peru only (excludes copper production from the
Platinum Group Metals business).
(4) Reflects nickel production from the Nickel operations in Brazil only (excludes 4.7 kt of Q1 2024 nickel production from the Platinum Group Metals business).
(5) Produced ounces of metal in concentrate. 5E + gold (platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium and iridium plus gold). Reflects own mined production and
purchase of concentrate.
(6) Production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kue joint operation which is on an attributable 51% basis.
(7) Wet basis.
Production and unit cost guidance summary
2024 production guidance 2024 unit cost guidance(1)
Copper(2) 730-790 kt c.157 c/lb
Nickel(3) 36-38 kt c.600 c/lb
Platinum Group Metals(4) 3.3-3.7 Moz c.$920/oz
Diamonds(5) 26-29 Mct c.$90/ct
(previously 29-32 Mct) (previously c.$80/ct)
Iron Ore(6) 58-62 Mt c.$37/t
Steelmaking Coal(7) 15-17 Mt c.$115/t
(1) Unit costs exclude royalties and depreciation and include direct support costs only. FX rates used for 2024F unit costs: c.850 CLP:USD, c.3.7 PEN:USD,
c.5.0 BRL:USD, c.19 ZAR:USD, c.1.5 AUD:USD.
(2) Copper business only. On a contained-metal basis. Total copper production is the sum of Chile and Peru: Chile: 430-460 kt and Peru: 300-330 kt. Unit cost
for Chile: c.190 c/lb and Peru: c.110 c/lb. The copper unit costs are impacted by FX rates and pricing of by-products, such as molybdenum. Production in
Chile will be weighted to the first half of the year owing to the closure of the Los Bronces plant from the middle of the year; production is also subject
to water availability. Production in Peru will be weighted to the second half of the year, primarily as a result of the copper grades temporarily declining
to between 0.6-0.7% in the first half of the year.
(3) Nickel operations in Brazil only. The Group also produces approximately 20 kt of nickel on an annual basis from the PGM operations.
(4) 5E + gold produced metal in concentrate (M&C) ounces. Includes own mined production and purchased concentrate (POC) volumes. M&C production by source is
expected to be own mined of 2.1-2.3 million ounces and purchase of concentrate of 1.2-1.4 million ounces. The average M&C split by metal is Platinum: ~45%,
Palladium: ~35% and Other: ~20%. Refined production (5E + gold) is expected to be 3.3-3.7 million ounces.
Production remains subject to the impact of Eskom load-curtailment. Unit cost is per own mined 5E + gold PGMs metal in concentrate ounce.
(5) Production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kue joint operation which is on an attributable 51% basis. Production is lowered in response to the
higher than average levels of inventory in the market and the expected gradual recovery in rough diamonds through the rest of the year, with the unit cost,
which is based on De Beers' share of production volume, adjusted accordingly. Venetia continues to transition to underground operations where production
is expected to ramp-up over the next few years.
(6) Wet basis. Total iron ore is the sum of operations at Kumba in South Africa and Minas-Rio in Brazil. Kumba: 35-37 Mt and Minas-Rio: 23-25 Mt. Kumba production
is subject to third-party rail and port availability and performance. Unit cost for Kumba: c.$38/t and Minas-Rio: c.$35/t.
(7) Production excludes thermal coal by-product. FOB unit cost comprises managed operations and excludes royalties. The next longwall moves scheduled at Moranbah
and Grosvenor are both in Q3 2024. A walk-on/walk-off longwall move at Aquila, that will have a minimal production impact, has been rescheduled from Q2
to Q3 2024 due to production delays from strata conditions.
Realised prices
Q1 2024 vs.
Q1 2024 Q1 2023 Q1 2023 FY 2023
Copper (USc/lb)(1) 395 447 (12)% 384
Copper Chile (USc/lb)(2) 396 455 (13)% 384
Copper Peru (USc/lb) 394 433 (9)% 384
Nickel (US$/lb)(3) 6.43 10.16 (37)% 7.71
Platinum Group Metals
Platinum (US$/oz)(4) 889 984 (10)% 946
Palladium (US$/oz)(4) 1,043 1,690 (38)% 1,313
Rhodium (US$/oz)(4) 4,563 11,671 (61)% 6,592
Basket price (US$/PGM oz)(5) 1,483 2,131 (30)% 1,657
Diamonds
Consolidated average realised price ($/ct)(6) 201 163 23% 147
Average price index(7) 110 138 (20)% 133
Iron Ore - FOB prices(8) 83 122 (32)% 114
Kumba Export (US$/wmt)(9) 87 121 (28)% 117
Minas-Rio (US$/wmt)(10) 77 125 (38)% 110
Steelmaking Coal - HCC (US$/t)(11) 299 301 (1)% 269
Steelmaking Coal - PCI (US$/t)(11) 214 278 (23)% 214
(1) Average realised total copper price is a weighted average of the Copper Chile and Copper Peru realised prices.
(2) Realised price for Copper Chile excludes third-party sales volumes.
(3) Nickel realised price reflects the market discount for ferronickel (the product produced by the Nickel business).
(4) Realised price excludes trading.
(5) Price for a basket of goods per PGM oz. The dollar basket price is the net sales revenue from all metals sold (PGMs, base metals and other metals)
excluding trading, per PGM 5E + gold ounces sold (own mined and purchased concentrate) excluding trading.
(6) Consolidated average realised price based on 100% selling value post-aggregation.
(7) Average of the De Beers price index for the Sights within the 12-month period. The De Beers price index is relative to 100 as at December 2006.
(8) Average realised total iron ore price is a weighted average of the Kumba and Minas-Rio realised prices.
(9) Average realised export basket price (FOB Saldanha) (wet basis as product is shipped with ~1.6% moisture). The realised prices could differ to Kumba's
stand-alone results due to sales to other Group companies.
Average realised export basket price (FOB Saldanha) on a dry basis is $89/t (Q1 2023: $123/t), lower than the dry 62% Fe benchmark price of $105/t
(FOB South Africa, adjusted for freight).
(10) Average realised export basket price (FOB Acu) (wet basis as product is shipped with ~9% moisture).
(11) Weighted average coal sales price achieved at managed operations. The average realised price for thermal coal by-product for Q1 2024, decreased by
39% to $118/t (Q1 2023: $194/t). FY 2023 was $145/t.
Summary of updates
ESG summary factsheets on a range of topics are available on our website.
For more information on Anglo American's announcements during the period, please find a link to our Press Releases below:
https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2024
Copper
Copper(1) (tonnes) Q1 Q1 Q4
2024 2023 Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2023 2023 Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023
Copper 198,100 178,100 11% 229,900 (14)%
Copper Chile 126,100 118,600 6% 136,200 (7)%
Copper Peru 72,000 59,500 21% 93,700 (23)%
(1) Copper production shown on a contained metal basis. Reflects copper production from the Copper operations in Chile and Peru only (excludes copper
production from the Platinum Group Metals business).
Copper production increased by 11% to 198,100 tonnes, driven by a 21% increase from Quellaveco in Peru and a 6% increase in
Chile's production.
Chile - Copper production increased to 126,100 tonnes, driven by planned higher grade and throughput at Collahuasi and El Soldado,
partially offset by planned lower grade at Los Bronces.
Production from Los Bronces decreased by 8% to 48,700 tonnes, primarily driven by planned lower grade (0.47% vs. 0.52%) and ore
hardness. The unfavourable ore characteristics in the current mining area will continue to impact operations until the next phase of
the mine, where the grades are expected to be higher and the ore softer. Development work for this phase is now under way and it
is expected to benefit production from early 2027. As previously communicated and in line with our broader focus on improving cash
generation, the older, smaller (c.40% of plant capacity) and more costly Los Bronces processing plant will be placed on care and
maintenance from mid-2024, until the economics improve, in light of the current unfavourable ore characteristics in the mine.
At Collahuasi, attributable production increased by 13% to 64,700 tonnes, driven by planned higher grades (1.20% vs. 1.05%).
Production from El Soldado increased by 44% to 12,700 tonnes, due to planned higher grade (0.94% vs. 0.72%) and throughput.
The average realised price of 396 c/lb includes 70,400 tonnes of copper provisionally priced as at 31 March 2024 at an average of
399 c/lb.
Peru - Quellaveco production increased by 21% to 72,000 tonnes, reflecting record throughput as the plant reached commercial
production levels in June 2023, despite the impact of planned lower grades (0.72% vs. 1.04%) from the revised mine plan.
The average realised price of 394 c/lb includes 71,000 tonnes of copper provisionally priced as at 31 March 2024 at an average of
402 c/lb.
2024 Guidance
Production guidance for 2024 is unchanged at 730,000-790,000 tonnes (Chile 430,000-460,000 tonnes; Peru 300,000-330,000
tonnes). Production in Chile will be weighted to the first half of the year owing to the closure of the Los Bronces plant from the
middle of the year; production is also subject to water availability. Production in Peru will be weighted to the second half of the year,
primarily as a result of the copper grades temporarily declining to between 0.6-0.7% in the first half of the year.
Unit cost guidance for 2024 is unchanged at c.157 c/lb(1) (Chile c.190 c/lb(1); Peru c.110 c/lb(1)).
(1) The copper unit costs are impacted by FX rates and pricing of by-products, such as molybdenum. FX rate assumption for 2024 unit costs of
c.850 CLP:USD and c.3.7 PEN:USD.
Copper(1) (tonnes) Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2024 vs.
2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 Q1 2023 Q4 2023
Total copper production 198,100 229,900 209,100 209,100 178,100 11% (14)%
Total copper sales volumes 177,300 242,600 211,700 203,100 185,900 (5)% (27)%
Copper Chile
Los Bronces mine(2)
Ore mined 11,974,700 13,365,200 11,209,200 13,729,100 12,126,800 (1)% (10)%
Ore processed - Sulphide 10,330,300 11,562,800 9,695,800 12,462,800 10,042,400 3% (11)%
Ore grade processed -
Sulphide (% TCu)(3) 0.47 0.52 0.49 0.51 0.52 (10)% (10)%
Production - Copper in concentrate 40,300 49,400 38,600 52,800 44,000 (8)% (18)%
Production - Copper cathode 8,400 7,800 7,200 7,000 8,700 (3)% 8%
Total production 48,700 57,200 45,800 59,800 52,700 (8)% (15)%
Collahuasi 100% basis
(Anglo American share 44%)
Ore mined 10,472,200 15,892,300 15,949,200 15,232,600 13,503,400 (22)% (34)%
Ore processed - Sulphide 14,350,000 14,943,300 14,502,000 13,814,300 14,092,200 2% (4)%
Ore grade processed -
Sulphide (% TCu)(3) 1.20 1.33 1.19 1.09 1.05 14% (10)%
Anglo American's 44% share of
copper production for Collahuasi 64,700 71,700 66,100 57,300 57,100 13% (10)%
El Soldado mine(2)
Ore mined 1,857,400 2,190,000 633,000 2,930,200 1,903,000 (2)% (15)%
Ore processed - Sulphide 1,712,600 1,526,300 2,026,800 1,781,400 1,465,000 17% 12%
Ore grade processed -
Sulphide (% TCu)(3) 0.94 0.62 0.60 0.94 0.72 31% 52%
Production - Copper in concentrate 12,700 7,300 9,700 13,700 8,800 44% 74%
Chagres smelter(2)
Ore smelted(4) 27,000 28,100 28,600 27,800 29,000 (7)% (4)%
Production 25,600 27,400 27,700 27,100 27,900 (8)% (7)%
Total copper production(5) 126,100 136,200 121,600 130,800 118,600 6% (7)%
Total payable copper production 121,300 131,000 117,000 125,500 114,100 6% (7)%
Total copper sales volumes 109,400 146,900 120,300 120,700 116,900 (6)% (26)%
Total payable sales volumes 105,200 140,000 115,600 117,100 112,300 (6)% (25)%
Third-party sales(6) 80,300 139,300 126,600 91,400 86,400 (7)% (42)%
Copper Peru
Quellaveco mine(7)
Ore mined 11,025,800 13,368,500 9,900,400 11,600,200 7,177,900 54% (18)%
Ore processed - Sulphide 12,206,700 11,821,300 11,240,600 9,660,800 7,042,200 73% 3%
Ore grade processed -
Sulphide (% TCu)(3) 0.72 0.95 0.93 0.96 1.04 (31)% (24)%
Total copper production 72,000 93,700 87,500 78,300 59,500 21% (23)%
Total payable copper production 69,600 90,600 84,600 75,700 57,500 21% (23)%
Total copper sales volumes 67,900 95,700 91,400 82,400 69,000 (2)% (29)%
Total payable sales volumes 65,500 92,500 88,300 79,500 66,700 (2)% (29)%
(1) Excludes copper production from the Platinum Group Metals business.
(2) Anglo American ownership interest of Los Bronces, El Soldado and the Chagres smelter is 50.1%. Production is stated at 100% as Anglo American
consolidates these operations.
(3) TCu = total copper.
(4) Copper contained basis. Includes third-party concentrate.
(5) Total copper production includes Anglo American's 44% interest in Collahuasi.
(6) Relates to sales of copper not produced by Anglo American operations.
(7) Anglo American ownership interest of Quellaveco is 60%. Production is stated at 100% as Anglo American consolidates this operation.
Nickel
Nickel(1) (tonnes) Q1 Q1 Q4
2024 2023 Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2023 2023 Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023
Nickel 9,500 9,700 (2)% 11,100 (14)%
(1) Excludes nickel production from the Platinum Group Metals business.
Nickel production was broadly flat at 9,500 tonnes, as lower throughput at Codemin was largely offset by the higher grades.
The average realised price of 643 c/lb was 15% lower than the average LME nickel price of 753 c/lb, primarily reflecting the market
discounts for ferronickel (the product produced by the Nickel business).
2024 Guidance
Production guidance for 2024 is unchanged at 36,000-38,000 tonnes.
Unit cost guidance for 2024 is unchanged at c.600 c/lb(1).
(1) FX rate assumption for 2024 unit costs of c.5.0 BRL:USD.
Nickel (tonnes) Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2024 vs.
2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 Q1 2023 Q4 2023
Barro Alto
Ore mined 319,200 1,094,700 1,387,900 1,283,400 534,800 (40)% (71)%
Ore processed 636,500 634,000 559,800 650,700 631,900 1% 0%
Ore grade processed - %Ni 1.42 1.48 1.48 1.46 1.36 4% (4)%
Production 7,800 8,800 7,200 8,000 7,800 0% (11)%
Codemin
Ore mined - - - - 27,800 n/a n/a
Ore processed 136,300 152,500 153,200 146,900 146,900 (7)% (11)%
Ore grade processed - %Ni 1.43 1.46 1.44 1.42 1.34 7% (2)%
Production 1,700 2,300 2,100 1,900 1,900 (11)% (26)%
Total nickel production(1) 9,500 11,100 9,300 9,900 9,700 (2)% (14)%
Sales volumes 7,700 11,400 9,300 10,600 8,500 (9)% (32)%
(1) Excludes nickel production from the Platinum Group Metals business.
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)
PGMs (000 oz)(1) Q1 Q1 Q4
2024 2023 Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2023 2023 Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023
Metal in concentrate production 834 901 (7)% 932 (11)%
Own mined(2) 504 586 (14)% 596 (15)%
Purchase of concentrate (POC)(3) 330 315 5% 337 (2)%
Refined production(4) 628 626 0% 1,191 (47)%
(1) Ounces refer to troy ounces. PGMs consists of 5E + gold (platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium and iridium plus gold).
(2) Includes managed operations and 50% of joint operation production.
(3) Includes the other 50% of joint operation production, as well as the purchase of concentrate from third parties.
(4) Refined production excludes toll refined material.
Metal in concentrate production
Total PGM production decreased by 7%, reflecting expected lower volumes from Kroondal (which is reported as third-party purchase
of concentrate from November 2023) and lower production at Amandelbult.
Own mined production decreased by 14% to 504,300 ounces, primarily due to the disposal of Kroondal in Q4 2023(1). Excluding
Kroondal, production decreased by 6% due to lower production from Amandelbult and Mototolo. Mogalakwena produced 219,500
ounces, which was flat year-on-year.
Production at Amandelbult decreased by 16% to 127,100 ounces, driven by lower recoveries and plant equipment breakdowns.
Production at Mototolo decreased by 10% to 61,900 ounces, as a result of lower throughput reflecting mining equipment
breakdowns and challenging ground conditions as a section of the mine reaches its end of life.
Unki produced 62,800 ounces, in line with the same period of last year.
Purchase of concentrate increased by 5% to 329,800 ounces, reflecting the transition of Kroondal to a 100% third-party purchase of
concentrate arrangement. Normalising the comparative period to include 100% of Kroondal, results in a 10% decrease reflecting
lower third-party receipts.
Refined production
Refined production was flat at 628,000 ounces. In the first quarter of every year, refined production is typically at its lowest, due to
the annual stock count and planned maintenance at processing assets.
Eskom load-curtailment had no impact on production during the quarter.
Sales
Sales volumes were broadly flat at 707,500 ounces.
The average realised basket price of $1,483/PGM ounce was 30% lower, mainly due to a 61% decrease in rhodium prices and a 38%
decrease in palladium prices.
2024 Guidance
Production guidance for 2024 for metal in concentrate(2) and refined production is unchanged at 3.3-3.7 million ounces. Production
remains subject to the impact of Eskom load-curtailment.
Unit cost guidance for 2024 is unchanged at c.$920/PGM ounce(3).
(1) The disposal of our 50% interest in Kroondal was completed and effective on 1 November 2023, resulting in Kroondal moving to a 100% third-party
purchase of concentrate arrangement. Kroondal is expected to transition to a toll arrangement at the end of H1 2024.
(2) Metal in concentrate (M&C) production by source is expected to be own mined of 2.1-2.3 million ounces and purchase of concentrate of 1.2-1.4 million ounces.
The average M&C split by metal is Platinum: ~45%, Palladium: ~35% and Other: ~20%.
(3) Unit cost is per own mined 5E + gold PGMs metal in concentrate ounce. FX rate assumption for 2024 unit costs of c.19 ZAR:USD.
Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2024 vs.
2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 Q1 2023 Q4 2023
M&C PGMs production (000 oz)(1) 834.1 932.2 1,029.6 943.1 901.2 (7)% (11)%
Own mined 504.3 595.7 665.8 612.7 586.0 (14)% (15)%
Mogalakwena 219.5 265.3 246.8 242.4 219.0 0% (17)%
Amandelbult 127.1 149.9 184.9 147.9 151.5 (16)% (15)%
Unki 62.8 61.8 60.5 59.0 62.5 0% 2%
Mototolo 61.9 66.5 76.1 77.4 68.7 (10)% (7)%
Modikwa - joint operation(2) 33.0 36.3 39.6 35.1 34.4 (4)% (9)%
Kroondal - joint operation(3) - 15.9 57.9 50.9 49.9 n/a n/a
Purchase of concentrate 329.8 336.5 363.8 330.4 315.2 5% (2)%
Modikwa - joint operation(2) 33.0 36.3 39.6 35.1 34.4 (4)% (9)%
Kroondal - joint operation(3) - 15.9 57.9 50.9 49.9 n/a n/a
Third parties(3) 296.8 284.3 266.3 244.4 230.9 29% 4%
Refined PGMs production (000 oz)(1)(4) 628.0 1,191.1 909.7 1,073.8 626.0 0% (47)%
By metal:
Platinum 272.7 565.2 428.5 489.4 266.0 3% (52)%
Palladium 206.4 400.0 285.5 352.6 230.5 (10)% (48)%
Rhodium 39.6 61.3 57.1 68.4 38.8 2% (35)%
Other PGMs and gold 109.3 164.6 138.6 163.4 90.7 21% (34)%
Nickel (tonnes) 4,700 7,000 5,400 6,100 3,300 42% (33)%
Tolled material (000 oz)(5) 160.2 175.1 159.8 139.6 146.1 10% (9)%
PGMs sales from production (000 oz)(1) 707.5 1,166.2 951.8 1,108.7 698.6 1% (39)%
Third-party PGMs sales (000 oz)(1)(6) 1,200.1 1,050.3 1,220.9 1,153.0 912.2 32% 14%
4E head grade (g/t milled)(7) 3.05 3.35 3.29 3.15 3.11 (2)% (9)%
(1) M&C refers to metal in concentrate. Ounces refer to troy ounces. PGMs consists of 5E + gold (platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium and iridium plus gold).
(2) Modikwa is a 50% joint operation. The 50% equity share of production is presented under 'Own mined' production. Anglo American Platinum purchases the remaining
50% of production, which is presented under 'Purchase of concentrate'.
(3) Kroondal was a 50% joint operation until 1 November 2023. Up until this date, the 50% equity share of production was presented under 'Own mined' production
and the remaining 50% of production, that Anglo American Platinum purchased, was presented under 'Purchase of concentrate'. Upon the disposal of our
50% interest, Kroondal transitioned to a 100% third-party POC arrangement, whereby 100% of production will be presented under 'Purchase of
concentrate: Third parties' until it transitions to a toll arrangement, expected at the end of H1 2024.
(4) Refined production excludes toll material.
(5) Tolled volume measured as the combined content of: platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold, reflecting the tolling agreements in place.
(6) Relates to sales of metal not produced by Anglo American operations, and includes metal lending and borrowing activity.
(7) 4E: the grade measured as the combined content of: platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold, excludes tolled material. Minor metals are excluded due
to variability.
De Beers - Diamonds
Diamonds(1) (000 carats) Q1 Q1 Q4
2024 2023 Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2023 2023 Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023
Botswana 4,987 6,899 (28)% 6,135 (19)%
Namibia 633 619 2% 566 12%
South Africa 598 739 (19)% 434 38%
Canada 645 673 (4)% 802 (20)%
Total carats recovered 6,863 8,930 (23)% 7,937 (14)%
(1) Production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kue joint operation which is on an attributable 51% basis.
Rough diamond production decreased by 23% to 6.9 million carats, primarily due to production configuration changes implemented
in response to higher than average levels of inventory in the market and the expectation for a gradual recovery in rough diamond
demand.
In Botswana, production decreased by 28% to 5.0 million carats, driven by intentional lower production at Jwaneng and a short-term
change in plant feed mix at Orapa to process existing surface stockpiles.
Production in Namibia was broadly unchanged at 0.6 million carats.
In South Africa, production decreased by 19% to 0.6 million carats, due to the continued depletion of lower grade surface stockpiles
prior to the planned ramp-up of underground operations at Venetia over the next few years.
Production in Canada decreased by 4% to 0.6 million carats, due to planned treatment of lower grade ore.
Demand for rough diamonds began to recover during Q1 2024 following improved demand for diamond jewellery in the United
States over the year-end holiday season. The flexibility for rough diamond allocations offered by De Beers in 2023, combined with
the voluntary import moratorium on rough diamonds into India in Q4 2023, has helped improve the industry's balance between
wholesale supply and demand. However, ongoing uncertainty around economic growth prospects has led to a continued cautious
purchasing approach by Sightholders and the recovery in rough diamond demand is expected to be gradual through the rest of the
year. Consequently, rough diamond sales in Q1 2024 totalled 4.9 million carats (4.6 million carats on a consolidated basis)(1) from two
Sights, compared with 9.7 million carats (8.9 million carats on a consolidated basis)(1) from three Sights in Q1 2023, and 2.8 million
carats (2.6 million carats on a consolidated basis)(1) from two Sights in Q4 2023.
The consolidated average realised price increased by 23% to $201/ct, reflecting a change in the sales mix towards higher value rough
diamonds and the benefit of the price adjustment in Sight 1 of 2024, which helped improve demand in higher price categories.
2024 Guidance
Production guidance(2) for 2024 is lowered to 26-29 million carats (previously 29-32 million carats) in response to the higher than
average levels of inventory in the market and the expected gradual recovery in rough diamonds through the rest of the year.
Unit cost guidance for 2024 is revised to c.$90/carat (previously c.$80/carat(3)), reflecting the lower production.
(1) Consolidated sales volumes exclude De Beers Group's JV partners' 50% proportionate share of sales to entities outside De Beers Group
from the Diamond Trading Company Botswana and the Namibia Diamond Trading Company, which are included in total sales volume (100% basis).
(2) Production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kue joint operation which is on an attributable 51% basis.
(3) Unit cost is based on De Beers' share of production volume. FX rate assumption for 2024 unit costs of c.19 ZAR:USD.
Diamonds(1) Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2024 vs.
2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 Q1 2023 Q4 2023
Carats recovered (000 carats)
100% basis (unless stated)
Jwaneng 2,494 3,192 3,400 2,955 3,782 (34)% (22)%
Orapa(2) 2,493 2,943 2,437 2,874 3,117 (20)% (15)%
Total Botswana 4,987 6,135 5,837 5,829 6,899 (28)% (19)%
Debmarine Namibia 505 435 423 503 498 1% 16%
Namdeb (land operations) 128 131 107 109 121 6% (2)%
Total Namibia 633 566 530 612 619 2% 12%
Venetia 598 434 365 466 739 (19)% 38%
Total South Africa 598 434 365 466 739 (19)% 38%
Gahcho Kue (51% basis) 645 802 676 683 673 (4)% (20)%
Total Canada 645 802 676 683 673 (4)% (20)%
Total carats recovered 6,863 7,937 7,408 7,590 8,930 (23)% (14)%
Sales volumes (000 carats)
Total sales volume (100%)(3) 4,869 2,753 7,350 7,561 9,694 (50)% 77%
Consolidated sales volume(3) 4,612 2,637 6,742 6,407 8,896 (48)% 75%
Number of Sights (sales cycles) 2 2 3 2 3
(1) Production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kue joint operation which is on an attributable 51% basis.
(2) Orapa constitutes the Orapa Regime which includes Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa.
(3) Consolidated sales volumes exclude De Beers Group's JV partners' 50% proportionate share of sales to entities outside De Beers Group from
the Diamond Trading Company Botswana and the Namibia Diamond Trading Company, which are included in total sales volume (100% basis).
Iron Ore
Iron Ore (000 t) Q1 Q1 Q4
2024 2023 Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2023 2023 Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023
Iron Ore 15,143 15,076 0% 13,806 10%
Kumba(1) 9,275 9,425 (2)% 7,234 28%
Minas-Rio(2) 5,868 5,651 4% 6,572 (11)%
(1) Volumes are reported as wet metric tonnes. Product is shipped with ~1.6% moisture.
(2) Volumes are reported as wet metric tonnes. Product is shipped with ~9% moisture.
Iron ore production was flat at 15 million tonnes. Strong performance from Minas-Rio, with production up 4%, was offset by an
expected decrease at Kumba of 2% due to the previously announced business reconfiguration to align with third-party logistics
constraints.
Kumba - Total production decreased to 9.3 million tonnes, driven by a 12% decrease at Kolomela to 2.7 million tonnes due to the
reconfiguration of the mine to align production to lower third-party rail capacity and alleviate mine stockpile constraints. Sishen's
production increased by 4% to 6.6 million tonnes, reflecting operational stability.
Total sales decreased by 12% to 8.4 million tonnes(1), primarily as a result of equipment reliability challenges at the Saldanha Bay
port as well as adverse weather conditions. Equipment maintenance is now being undertaken in the second quarter by Transnet,
with Kumba increasing alternative loading approaches and also working to secure alternative loading options to help mitigate the
impact.
As a result of the logistics challenges on rail and at the port, total finished stock increased to 8.6 million tonnes(1), with stock at the
mines increasing to 6.9 million tonnes(1), which remains considerably above desired levels. Stock at the port increased to 1.7 million
tonnes(1).
Kumba's iron (Fe) content averaged 64.2% (Q1 2023: 63.1%), while the average lump:fines ratio was 66:34 (Q1 2023: 67:33).
The average realised price of $87/tonne(1) (FOB South Africa, wet basis) was 16% lower than the 62% Fe benchmark price of
$103/tonne(1) (FOB South Africa, adjusted for freight and moisture), impacted by a significant provisional pricing adjustment as
benchmark prices moved lower in the quarter. This impact more than offset the lump and Fe content quality premiums that the
Kumba products attract.
Minas-Rio - Production increased by 4% to 5.9 million tonnes, reflecting good preparations at the mine at the end of 2023 with high
stock levels available to secure the ore feed for Q1 production, despite the highest rainfall in the last six years. Production also
benefitted from operational improvements at the crushing circuit and plant, which increased recovery.
Sales decreased by 9% to 4.6 million tonnes, lower than production during the quarter, primarily due to the timing of sales.
The average realised price of $77/tonne (FOB Brazil, wet basis) was 23% lower than the Metal Bulletin 65 price of $100/tonne (FOB
Brazil, adjusted for freight and moisture), impacted by a significant provisional pricing adjustment as benchmark prices moved lower
in the quarter. This impact more than offset the premium for our high quality product, including higher (~67%) Fe content.
2024 Guidance
Production guidance for 2024 is unchanged at 58-62 million tonnes (Kumba 35-37 million tonnes; Minas-Rio 23-25 million tonnes).
Kumba is subject to third-party rail and port availability and performance.
Unit cost guidance for 2024 is unchanged at c.$37/tonne(2) (Kumba c.$38/tonne(2); Minas-Rio c.$35/tonne(2)).
(1) Production and sales volumes, stock and realised price are reported on a wet basis and could differ to Kumba's stand-alone results due to sales to
other Group companies. In Q4 2023, total finished stock was 7.1 million tonnes, stock at the mines was 6.5 million tonnes and stock at the port was
0.6 million tonnes.
(2) FX rate assumption for 2024 unit costs of c.19 ZAR:USD for Kumba and c.5.0 BRL:USD for Minas-Rio.
Iron Ore (000 t) Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2024 vs.
2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 Q1 2023 Q4 2023
Iron Ore production(1) 15,143 13,806 15,397 15,647 15,076 0% 10%
Iron Ore sales(1) 12,997 16,413 14,748 15,781 14,546 (11)% (21)%
Kumba production 9,275 7,234 9,736 9,320 9,425 (2)% 28%
Sishen 6,563 5,958 6,680 6,442 6,341 4% 10%
Kolomela 2,712 1,276 3,056 2,878 3,084 (12)% 113%
Kumba sales volumes(2) 8,383 9,344 8,873 9,456 9,499 (12)% (10)%
Lump(2) 5,520 6,221 5,878 6,241 6,366 (13)% (11)%
Fines(2) 2,863 3,123 2,995 3,215 3,133 (9)% (8)%
Minas-Rio production
Pellet feed 5,868 6,572 5,661 6,327 5,651 4% (11)%
Minas-Rio sales volumes
Export - pellet feed 4,614 7,069 5,875 6,325 5,047 (9)% (35)%
(1) Total iron ore is the sum of Kumba and Minas-Rio and reported in wet metric tonnes. Kumba product is shipped with ~1.6% moisture and Minas-Rio product
is shipped with ~9% moisture.
(2) Sales volumes could differ to Kumba's stand-alone results due to sales to other Group companies.
Steelmaking Coal
Steelmaking Coal(1) (000 t) Q1 Q1 Q4
2024 2023 Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2023 2023 Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023
Steelmaking Coal 3,780 3,533 7% 4,756 (21)%
(1) Anglo American's attributable share of saleable production. Steelmaking coal production volumes may include some product sold as thermal coal and
includes production relating to third-party product purchased and processed at Anglo American's operations.
Steelmaking coal production increased by 7% to 3.8 million tonnes, primarily driven by the Aquila underground longwall operation
and the Capcoal open cut operation. This was partly offset by lower production at the Dawson open cut operation.
During the quarter, Moranbah and Aquila underground longwall operations experienced challenges with difficult strata conditions.
Grosvenor underground operation experienced some delays while managing gas levels.
During the quarter, the ratio of hard coking coal production to PCI/semi-soft coking coal was 77:23, slightly lower than Q1 2023
(80:20) due to the Capcoal operation producing more PCI coking coal.
The average realised price for hard coking coal was $299/tonne, this was broadly in line with the benchmark price of $308/tonne
and reflects an increase in price realisation to 97% (Q1 2023: 88%), primarily as a result of the timing of sales during this quarter.
2024 Guidance
Production guidance for 2024 is unchanged at 15-17 million tonnes. The next longwall moves scheduled at Moranbah and
Grosvenor are both in Q3 2024. A walk-on/walk-off longwall move at Aquila, that will have a minimal production impact, has been
rescheduled from Q2 to Q3 2024 due to production delays from strata conditions.
Unit cost guidance for 2024 is unchanged at c.$115/tonne(2).
(1) Steelmaking coal production volumes may include some product sold as thermal coal.
(2) FX rate assumption for 2024 unit costs of c.1.5 AUD:USD.
Coal, by product (000 t)(1) Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2024 vs.
2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 Q1 2023 Q4 2023
Production volumes
Steelmaking Coal(2)(3)(4) 3,780 4,756 4,356 3,356 3,533 7% (21)%
Hard coking coal(2) 2,921 3,804 3,235 2,358 2,842 3% (23)%
PCI / SSCC 859 952 1,121 998 691 24% (10)%
Export thermal coal(4) 324 34 284 481 284 14% 853%
Sales volumes
Steelmaking Coal(2) 3,827 3,795 4,226 3,585 3,334 15% 1%
Hard coking coal(2) 2,974 2,987 3,199 2,681 2,699 10% 0%
PCI / SSCC 853 808 1,027 904 635 34% 6%
Export thermal coal 429 494 387 390 402 7% (13)%
Steelmaking coal, by operation (000 t)(1) Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2024 vs.
2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 Q1 2023 Q4 2023
Steelmaking Coal(2)(3)(4) 3,780 4,756 4,356 3,356 3,533 7% (21)%
Moranbah(2) 561 662 946 948 576 (3)% (15)%
Grosvenor 967 1,021 560 240 976 (1)% (5)%
Aquila (incl. Capcoal)(2) 977 1,181 1,338 874 745 31% (17)%
Dawson(4) 487 1,118 688 576 520 (6)% (56)%
Jellinbah 788 774 824 718 716 10% 2%
(1) Anglo American's attributable share of saleable production.
(2) Includes production relating to third-party product purchased and processed at Anglo American's operations.
(3) Steelmaking coal production volumes may include some product sold as thermal coal.
(4) Q4 2023 includes an adjustment for the 2023 year for some steelmaking coal produced at Dawson that had previously been reported as thermal coal.
Manganese
Manganese (000 t) Q1 Q1 Q4
2024 2023 Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2023 2023 Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023
Manganese ore(1) 784 841 (7)% 848 (8)%
(1) Anglo American's 40% attributable share of saleable production.
Manganese ore production decreased by 7% to 783,800 tonnes, primarily due to the impact of tropical cyclone Megan in mid-March,
which has temporarily suspended the Australian operations. The tropical cyclone caused widespread flooding and significant damage
to critical infrastructure. The operational recovery has focused on re-establishing critical services and dewatering targeted mining
pits, and studies are underway on the infrastructure restoration.
Manganese (tonnes) Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2024 vs.
2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 Q1 2023 Q4 2023
Samancor production
Manganese ore(1) 783,800 847,800 1,012,100 969,800 840,900 (7)% (8)%
Samancor sales volumes
Manganese ore 796,800 992,000 971,500 937,900 823,600 (3)% (20)%
(1) Anglo American's 40% attributable share of saleable production.
Exploration and evaluation
Exploration and evaluation expenditure for the quarter of $66 million was broadly in line with the same period last year (Q1 2023:
$68 million). Exploration expenditure decreased by 10% to $27 million, and evaluation expenditure was broadly flat at $39 million.
Notes
- This Production Report for the first quarter ended 31 March 2024 is unaudited.
- Production figures are sometimes more precise than the rounded numbers shown in this Production Report.
- Copper equivalent production shows changes in underlying production volume, and includes the equity share of De Beers'
production. It is calculated by expressing each product's volume as revenue, subsequently converting the revenue into copper
equivalent units by dividing by the copper price (per tonne). Long-term forecast prices are used, in order that period-on-period
comparisons exclude any impact for movements in price.
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