Anglo American plc is a globally operating enterprise primarily focused on the mining sector. The company's core activities involve the exploration and extraction of a diverse range of resources, including both rough and polished diamonds, copper, platinum group metals, and various types of coal (metallurgical and thermal). Additionally, it unearths iron ore, nickel, polyhalite, manganese ores, and produces alloys. Founded in 1917, Anglo American plc maintains its head office in London, United Kingdom.