Anglo American sees solid output growth in Q2

Anglo American, one of the largest mining companies in the world, saw volume growth across most of its portfolio in the second quarter, with the exception of platinum and diamond production.

Anglo American, one of the largest mining companies in the world, saw volume growth across most of its portfolio in the second quarter, with the exception of platinum and diamond production.

"Successful project execution and asset optimisation delivered volume growth in iron ore, metallurgical coal, export thermal coal, copper and nickel," the group said in a statement on Friday. The firm said that growth projects delivered in 2011 have continued to ramp up well.

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