Anglo American posts 5% drop in Q3 copper output on Chile weather disruptions

By Reuters News06:13 (UTC), 20 October 2026 Updated

LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Anglo American AAL.L on Tuesday posted a 5% drop in copper production in the third quarter on severe weather conditions in Chile, but maintained its 2026 guidance for the transition metal and raised its outlook for diamond production for the year.

The company said its copper output stood at 174,900 metric tons in the July to September quarter, compared to 183,500 tons in the same period of 2025, and was down 1% to 519,000 tons in the first nine months from 526,000 in 2025.

Rough diamond production stood at 21.7 million carats in the first nine months, compared to 17.9 million carats in the same 2025-period.

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