Diamonds, iron-ore drive 2% rise in Anglo American's third-quarter output

Diversified miner Anglo American achieved a 2% increase in production for the third quarter, ended September 30, which CEO Mark Cutifani largely attributed to planned higher rough diamond production at its De Beers subsidiary, as well as increased production from the Minas-Rio iron-ore project, in Brazil, and improved plant performance at Kumba Iron Ore's operations, in South Africa. Operating levels were also generally maintained at about 95% of normal capacity during the period.