Highlights

  • De Beers’ diamond production decreased by 14% to 7.7 million carats in the quarter, as we continue to produce to market demand and as Venetia transitions from open pit to underground.
  • Copper production increased by 1% to 159 100 t due to strong performance at Los Bronces and Collahuasi.
  • Platinum production increased by 3% to 520 300 oz and palladium decreased by 1% to 347 200 oz, due to a change in mix of production from each operation.
  • Kumba’s iron ore production decreased by 9% to 10.5 million t due to plant maintenance.
  • Minas-Rio’s iron ore production was 5.9 million t as its strong ramp-up continues ahead of schedule.
  • Metallurgical coal production increased by 11% to 5.8 million t due to generally stronger performance and the completion of 1Q19 longwall moves.
  • Thermal coal production decreased by 8% to 6.6 million t primarily due to local drought conditions at Cerrejón.