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Duncan Wanblad, Anglo American’s chief executive. Photo: Ian Waldie/Getty Images
CYNTHIA CARROL

Anglo’s Wanblad won’t go easily

With the prospect of a takeover in sight, Anglo American’s first South African chief executive in 15 years is tasked with unlocking value from the global mining company

  • Sarah Smit
6 min read
Australian multinational mining company BHP has confirmed that it made a buyout proposal to Anglo American. (Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
BHP

BHP makes takeover bid for Anglo American

The proposal entails Anglo significantly lowering its exposure to South Africa by demerging its holdings in beleaguered Anglo American Platinum and Kumba Iron Ore This content is…

  • Anathi Madubela
1 min read
Audience members listen to an address in the InfraTech Auditorium, at the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba 2023, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. (Photo: David Harrison)
ANGLO AMERICAN

Achieving success in an industry rife with challenges

Load-shedding and a drastic decline in rail and port capacity have cost mining billions, but there are massive opportunities waiting to be seized

  • Special Reports
4 min read
President Cyril Ramaphosa. (Photo: David Harrison)
AFRICA

Innovation and collaboration key to Africa’s mining success

The private sector must get involved and work with the government to find solutions

  • Special Reports
3 min read