UK-based mining giant Anglo American has announced its production results for the first quarter this year.
The company produced 15.2 million mt of iron ore in the first quarter, down by 1.3 percent compared to the same quarter of the previous year, driven by slightly lower production from Kumba and Minas-Rio. In the given quarter, the company’s total iron ore sales amounted to 14.84 million mt, up by 1.9 percent year on year.
At its South African operations, in the given quarter the company’s iron ore production at Kumba decreased by three percent year on year to 8.84 million mt, down by 1.6 percent year on year, driven by a 15 percent decrease in Kolomela's production to 2.6 million mt, due to a planned drawdown of on-mine finished stock to make space for stockpiling during the scheduled rail maintenance in the second quarter. This was partly offset by a five percent increase in Sishen's production to 6.3 million mt due to improved plant feedstock and performance. In the first quarter, total iron ore sales from the Kumba mine rose by 2.1 percent year on year to 9.14 million mt.
Regarding its Brazilian iron ore project Minas Rio, Anglo American said that its iron ore output amounted to 6.36 million mt in the first quarter, down by 10.3 percent year on year.
Besides, Anglo American’s metallurgical coal production amounted to 1.54 million mt in the first quarter, falling by 30.9 percent year on year, primarily impacted by lower production from Moranbah North following the incident in March 2025 and significant weather impacts at the Dawson open cut operation.
Anglo American’s iron ore production guidance for this year remains unchanged at 55-59 million mt.