Anglo American 'considering £1bn sale of niobium and phosphates business'
Anglo American chief is reportedly considering the disposal of the group's niobium and phosphates business, worth £1bn.
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Mark Cutifani is believed to have contacted advisers about the move, which is still a few months off, the Sunday Times wrote.
The 57-year-old is facing the huge task of reducing Anglo's debt as it battles against sliding prices.
Cutifani has already raised $2bn from a number of sales including its Chilean copper mines and platinum operations in South Africa.