News24 | Pieter du Toit | Last rites for Sir Ernest’s Anglo American? From global giant to BHP target

Anglo American's former head office on 44 Main Street in Ferreirasdorp, downtown Johannesburg. Photo: Pieter du Toit

Anglo American’s former head office on 44 Main Street in Ferreirasdorp, downtown Johannesburg. Photo: Pieter du Toit

Anglo American formed the backbone of the South African economy for decades. It is a shadow of its former self – but it seems that country risk is catching up, writes Pieter du Toit.

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