Overview
- Anglo American agreed Monday to sell its Australian steelmaking coal portfolio to Dhilmar for up to about $3.9 billion, with $2.3 billion upfront and a price‑linked earnout of up to roughly $1.6 billion.
- The package covers five mines in central Queensland and transfers town assets in Middlemount and parts of Moranbah, including about 600 houses, childcare facilities, commercial spaces, and the local water supply.
- Local officials say the buyer will become a major landlord and service provider in those towns, raising concerns about housing, water services, and community support during the handover.
- The transaction requires competition and other regulatory clearances, with completion targeted for early 2027 if approvals and pre‑emption conditions are satisfied.
- Anglo says the proceeds will reduce net debt and complete its exit from steelmaking coal, while arbitration continues over a failed 2024 sale to Peabody that unraveled after a 2025 fire at Moranbah North.