Strong simplified-portfolio financial performance
Simplified (go‑forward) portfolio delivered $6.9 billion EBITDA, a 44% EBITDA margin (up 2ppt), underlying earnings of $1.6 billion and return on capital of 17%. Copper and premium iron ore contributed ~$4.0 billion and ~$2.9 billion of EBITDA respectively.
Operational delivery in copper and iron ore
Copper and iron ore met 2025 production guidance; Quellaveco exceeded design throughput and is expected to produce ~300,000 tpa copper; short‑term lower‑risk copper growth of ~125,000 tonnes expected as Collahuasi stripping and Donoso 2 ramp. Production resilience delivered despite lower grades at Collahuasi.
Material cost savings and cost discipline
Delivered $0.6 billion of incremental gross cost savings in 2025 (ahead of $0.5 billion target), totaling $1.6 billion realized to date toward the $1.8 billion cost‑out program; total cost base up only ~1% year‑on‑year despite inflation and currency headwinds.
Balance sheet improvement and cash generation
Net debt reduced by ~$2.0 billion to $8.6 billion (net debt/EBITDA 1.3x); sustaining attributable free cash flow of $1.4 billion; $2.4–$2.5 billion of proceeds realized from PGMs/Valterra sell‑downs which materially aided deleveraging.
Progress on major portfolio transactions (Anglo Teck merger)
Merger with Teck progressing with numerous approvals secured (including Investment Canada and U.S. regulatory approvals); overwhelming shareholder support; integration planning underway; expected completion ~12–18 months (current estimate Sept to following March) with $4.5 billion special dividend payable on completion.
Portfolio optimization momentum
Successful PGMs demerger (Valterra) and full sell‑down of residual stake; active sale processes restarted for steelmaking coal (SMC), Ni (definitive agreement with MMG for up to $0.5 billion) and advanced De Beers exit processes with strategic bidders and government engagement.
Head office transformation and workforce efficiency
Completed head office transformation with a 21% headcount reduction, supporting cost savings and streamlined decision‑making; embedded local accountability to improve operational outcomes.
Safety performance improvement (record low LTIFR)
Recorded the lowest ever total recordable injury frequency-rate in company history, with recordable frequency rates ~20% lower than prior year, driven by focused safety programs and increased frontline leader engagement.