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Anglo American Sells Australian Steelmaking Coal Assets to Dhilmar for Up to $3.9bn

Story Highlights
  • Anglo American will sell its Australian steelmaking coal portfolio to Dhilmar for up to $3.875 billion, using proceeds to cut net debt and finalise its exit from coal as it refocuses on core metals.
  • The deal, covering major Moranbah, Grosvenor, Capcoal and Dawson interests and expected to close by early 2027, is subject to regulatory approvals and runs alongside ongoing arbitration with Peabody over a prior coal sale agreement.
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Anglo American Sells Australian Steelmaking Coal Assets to Dhilmar for Up to $3.9bn

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Anglo American ( (GB:AAL) ) has issued an update.

Anglo American has agreed to sell its Australian steelmaking coal portfolio to privately held UK mining company Dhilmar Limited for up to $3.875 billion in cash, comprising $2.3 billion upfront and a price-linked earnout of up to $1.575 billion. Proceeds will be used to reduce net debt, and together with a prior $1 billion Jellinbah stake sale, the transaction completes Anglo American’s exit from steelmaking coal as it simplifies its portfolio ahead of its planned merger with Teck.

The asset package includes majority interests in the Moranbah North, Grosvenor, Capcoal, Roper Creek, Dawson and related joint ventures, with completion targeted by the first quarter of 2027 subject to regulatory and competition approvals. In parallel, Anglo American is pursuing arbitration with Peabody over a previously agreed sale of the same portfolio, while Dhilmar’s acquisition underscores its strategy of building a portfolio of long-life, sustainably operated mining assets in established jurisdictions.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AAL) stock is a Buy with a £3800.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Anglo American stock, see the GB:AAL Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on AAL Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, AAL is a Neutral.

The score is held back primarily by weakened financial performance (revenue contraction and consecutive net losses), partially offset by continued positive free cash flow. Technicals are a major support given strong price trend versus key moving averages and positive momentum. Earnings-call commentary adds moderate support via cost savings, deleveraging, and transaction progress, while valuation is mixed due to a negative P/E despite a high dividend yield.

To see Spark’s full report on AAL stock, click here.

More about Anglo American

Anglo American is a leading global mining group focused on the responsible production of copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients, positioned as a supplier of future-enabling materials that support decarbonisation, higher living standards and food security. The company is reshaping its portfolio by exiting steelmaking coal and nickel and separating its De Beers diamond business to concentrate on its core resource asset base.

YTD Price Performance: 24.70%

Average Trading Volume: 5,978,002

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £41.36B

See more insights into AAL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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