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UK's Anglo American sells Valterra Platinum stake for $2.5 billion

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Posted on September 4, 2025

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(Reuters) -Global miner Anglo American on Thursday said it has raised about $2.5 billion from the sale of its remaining 19.9% stake in Valterra Platinum, its former subsidiary. Anglo has been selling

Anglo American Divests 19.9% Stake in Valterra Platinum for $2.5 Billion

Anglo American's Strategic Asset Sale

(Reuters) -Global miner Anglo American on Thursday said it has raised about $2.5 billion from the sale of its remaining 19.9% stake in Valterra Platinum, its former subsidiary.

Focus on Core Mining Operations

Anglo has been selling or spinning off non-core assets to focus on copper and iron ore, since BHP's failed takeover attempt last year. 

Background on BHP's Takeover Attempt

(Reporting by Raechel Thankam Job in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)

Key Takeaways

  • Anglo American sold its 19.9% stake in Valterra Platinum.
  • The sale raised approximately $2.5 billion.
  • Focus shifts to core operations in copper and iron ore.
  • The divestment follows BHP's failed takeover attempt.
  • Anglo American continues strategic asset sales.

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