Anglo American plc operates as a global mining enterprise, with activities spanning various regions worldwide. The company's core focus involves the exploration and extraction of a diverse range of valuable commodities. These include both crude and refined diamonds, copper, platinum group metals, metallurgical and thermal coal, iron ore, nickel, polyhalite, and manganese ores, as well as various metal alloys. Founded in 1917, Anglo American plc maintains its corporate headquarters in London, United Kingdom.