Anglo American plunges into $1.5bn net loss in 2012
Miner Anglo American has posted an annual net loss of $1.49-billion after taking a $4.6-million hit on its iron ore project and platinum assets.
Nifty footwork in Chile pays dividends
The market heaved a sigh of relief last year when Anglo American and the Chilean copper giant, Codelco, reached an out-of-court settlement.
Minas-Rio weighs heavily on Anglo
Besides the Brazil project's mounting costs, the company's platinum earnings are sharply down, writes Chantelle Benjamin.
Amplats likely to sell or shut Union mine
Anglo American Platinum is likely to sell or shut its Union mine as part of a review of its platinum business by parent Anglo American.
Cutifani appointed as new head of Anglo American
Mark Cutifani, head of AngloGold Ashanti will replace outgoing chief executive Cynthia Carroll at the helm of mining giant AngloAmerican.
Carroll: Mine violence caused by legacy of apartheid
Violence witnessed in the mining sector this year stems from "underlying social problems that remain", says Anglo American's CEO Cynthia Carroll.
Amplats makes new pay offer
Anglo American Platinum has made a new offer to striking workers in an attempt to get operations running again, the company confirmed on Wednesday.
Anglo's hot seat up for grabs
But with so many risks beyond their control, the one question is, who would want to take up Cynthia Carroll's position as Anglo American's CEO?
Market responds positively to Carroll's resignation
South Africa's markets have welcomed news that Anglo American's chief executive Cynthia Carroll has stepped down, with stock shooting up 1.8%.
Cynthia Carroll resigns as Anglo American CEO
Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll has resigned from the position, saying she felt it was the right time to step down.
Miners and the state look to find each other
The mining industry is set to continue talks with the African National Congress in lead-up to the crucial Mangaung conference.
Shareholders lose out as Anglo delays on dividend
Anglo American's Cynthia Carroll and her lieutenants seem to have dropped the ball in persuading the company's board to approve their last dividend.
Sick miner appeals to Anglo for help
Daniel Thakamakau, a South African miner who allegedly contracted TB after digging gold for Anglo American, has demanded compensation.
Anglo gets rid of the weight on its shoulders
Anglo American has sold Scaw Metals' SA arm for $440-million in an attempt to refocus the company and concentrate on its core mining business.
Mine water reclamation plant wins global recognition
Anglo American's eMalahleni water reclamation plant, was the only mining initiative to be endorsed by the United Nations at COP17.
Sick miners want Anglo American to pay up
Anglo American has been sued on two continents by miners wanting to be paid out after falling ill due to exposure to dangerous levels of dust.
The HIV balance sheet
For mining giant Anglo American, combating HIV/Aids among its workforce is both a case of health economics and a moral imperative.
Carats to Carrots: De Beers no longer jewel in crown
Why did the Oppenheimers end their 94-year hold on the world's largest diamond miner to go farming in Africa?
Oppenheimers leave the diamond race with $5bn sale
The Oppenheimer dynasty has ended by selling their 40% of De Beers to global miner Anglo American for $5.1-billion.
Anglo spends $5.1bn to bring stake in De Beers to 85%
Anglo American has bought an extra 40% of De Beers from the Oppenheimers for $5.1bn, giving it a majority stake in the world's largest diamond firm.
