Strategic Transformation and Merger Progress
Announced merger with Teck to form 'Anglo Teck' with major regulatory approvals secured (including Investment Canada Act) and completion targeted in ~12-18 months; $4.5 billion special dividend expected to be payable around completion.
Strong Simplified Portfolio Financials
Simplified (go‑forward) portfolio delivered $6.9 billion EBITDA (up 9% year‑on‑year), a 44% EBITDA margin (up 2 percentage points) and underlying earnings of $1.6 billion; revenue for continuing operations rose ~4% despite a 4% drop in production.
Delivered Cost‑Out Program
Delivered $0.6 billion incremental savings in 2025 (ahead of $0.5 billion target), bringing realized savings to $1.6 billion of a committed $1.8 billion program; remaining ~$0.2 billion expected in 2026.
Deleveraging and Cash Generation
Net debt reduced by $2.0 billion to $8.6 billion (net debt/EBITDA 1.3x; excluding shareholder loans net debt $6.8 billion); sustaining attributable free cash flow of $1.4 billion and working capital inflow of $0.6 billion driven by inventory reduction at De Beers.
Operational Delivery in Copper and Iron Ore
Copper and premium iron ore met 2025 production guidance; Quellaveco throughput exceeded design and is positioned to produce ~300,000 tpa copper; short‑term lower‑risk growth of ~125,000 tpa copper expected as stripping at Collahuasi and Donoso 2 ramp up.
Capital Efficiency and Reduced CapEx
Continuing operations CapEx fell 16% to $3.3 billion (simplified portfolio CapEx ~$3.0 billion); 3‑year simplified portfolio CapEx guidance $2.6–3.1 billion per year and sustaining CapEx long‑term ~ $2 billion p.a.
Head Office Transformation and Productivity Actions
Head office transformation completed with a 21% headcount reduction; ongoing focus on embedding a cost culture and operational accountability to improve efficiency and drive further savings.
Portfolio Optimization Realized Proceeds
PGMs demerger and sell‑downs (Valterra residual 19.9% stake) raised ~ $2.5 billion, materially aiding deleveraging; sale processes underway for steelmaking coal, nickel (deal with MMG up to $0.5 billion) and an advanced, responsible exit process for De Beers.
Safety Metrics Improving (Despite Fatalities)
Total recordable injury frequency reached the lowest on record, with frequency rates down ~20% year‑on‑year, demonstrating progress in safety systems and frontline engagement (company reiterates zero harm goal).