UK-based
mining giant
Anglo American Corporation has announced its
production results for the second quarter of the current year. In the given quarter,
iron ore production from Kumba
Iron Ore increased by two percent year on year to 11.5 million mt, while Sishen mine
production decreased by three percent year on year to 8.3 million mt.
Anglo American's export
iron ore sales increased by one percent year on year to 10.3 million mt during the second quarter. Domestic sales increased by 21 percent to 1.4 million mt due to increased offtake by ArcelorMittal S.A.
Anglo American's export metallurgical coal
production in the second quarter this year increased by 10 percent year on year to 4.83 million mt, while the company's nickel
production increased by 25 percent year on year to 10,600 mt.