Anglo American iron ore output falls 2% YoY in Q1 2026

Anglo American plc, a global minerals and natural resources giant headquartered in London, produced 15.2 million tonnes of iron ore over this year's first quarter, with the volume lower by 2% compared with the same period in 2025, according to the company's latest production report released on April 28.

Declines were observed in the company's operations in both Brazil and South Africa. Total production at South Africa's Kumba operations dropped by 2% on year to 8.8 million tonnes. The reduction was primarily driven by a 15% decrease in Kolomela's production to 2.6 million tonnes, as the company proactively