Anglo American achieves strong Q1 operational performance

Diversified major Anglo American, led by CEO Mark Cutifani, posted a strong operational performance in the quarter ended March 31, with higher output achieved for most of its products, except copper and nickel. South African coal production increased 9% to five-million tonnes in the first quarter of this year, boosted by productivity improvements at most mines. the miner noted that its outlook remained unchanged at 29-million tonnes to 31-million tonnes for the full year.