Anglo American PLC

Anglo American PLC (LSE: AAL, JSE: ANGLO), is a multi-national mining company, founded in South Africa as a mining enterprise but now extending into other areas. Natural resources remains the focus of its operations.

Its headquarters are in London, United Kingdom. Its primary listing is on the London Stock Exchange and it is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Brown bear in the Kvichak River watershed

Between A Rock And The EPA: A Fight Over Alaskan Minerals Is Making A Big Splash In Washington

Local campaigners have compared the potential impact of the mine's effluent to BP's Gulf of Mexico disaster and the Exxon Valdez oil spill, saying the region's fish stocks will become unsellable if the project goes ahead.

South African miners

Platinum In A Rut, Just Like Europe's Diesel Market

The price of platinum, the precious metal used to make anti-pollution equipment for vehicles, is in a slump due to the global economic downturn, but it's especially bad in Europe where platinum demand is greatest. Nevertheless, analysts are bullish, believing the price will rise in the latter half of the year and into the next.

Traders are pictured at their desks in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange

European Markets Rise Amid US Stimulus Measure Hope

European markets rose Wednesday following an overnight rally in the Wall Street amid anticipation that the U.S. Federal Reserve would announce further quantitative easing to support the economy.

An electronic board displaying movements in major indices is seen at Johannesburg stock exchange in Sandton

S.Africa stocks book biggest 1-day fall in 5 weeks

South African stocks posted their biggest one-day loss in five weeks on Wednesday, dropping 2.3 percent as fears about the outlook for Italy's debt crisis pushed investors to sell off recent gainers such as miners and banks.

Uncut diamonds from southern Africa and Canada are seen at De Beers headquarters in London

Anglo-American to Take Control of Iconic Diamond Company De Beers

t the closing of the deal, Anglo-American will have an 85 percent in stake in De Beers, the largest diamond distributor in the world.

Platinum bar

Amplats Posts 3% Refined Platinum Output Hike in 3Q

Anglo American Platinum Ltd., the world's biggest platinum producer, said Thursday that its third-quarter attributable refined platinum production rose three percent on a year-over-year basis.

South African Miners Sue Anglo American in London Court

Several hundred South African former miners have launched court proceedings against Anglo American Plc in London, the latest in a wave of lawsuits and compensation claims over lung disease that could cost the gold industry billions.

So Much for Gold's Record High; it Didn't Help the Miners

Shares of large gold mining companies took it in the neck Thursday, falling along with the broader stock market even as the price of gold notched a fresh record.