Latest News About Dhilmar to acquire Queensland coal mines assets from Anglo American

Updated 2026-06-17 23:06

Dhilmar to acquire Anglo American’s coal mines in Australia for up to about $3.9 billion in cash, with completion expected by early 2027, pending regulatory clearances and conditions. The deal follows Anglo American's broader exit from steelmaking coal, as part of a portfolio simplification ahead of a merger, and also includes a group of Queensland mines and a company town transfer at Middlemount. In addition, Dhilmar is reported to acquire Newmont's Éléonore mine in Canada for $795 million, set for completion in early 2025, underscoring Dhilmar's role in strategic asset reshuffles across North America and Australia.

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