Definitive agreement to implement a joint mine plan between Los Bronces and Andina copper mines

September 17, 2025
Mitsubishi Corporation

Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) is pleased to announce that Anglo American Sur S.A. (“AAS”), in which MC holds a 20.4% stake, has entered into a definitive agreement with Codelco to implement a joint mine plan for their adjacent copper operations in Chile: Los Bronces and Andina. This agreement builds on the memorandum of understanding announced in February 2025.


Los Bronces and Andina have been trusted neighbors for decades. The implementation of a joint mine plan marks an important milestone that will further strengthen this partnership. This transaction is expected to generate a potential pre-tax value uplift of at least US$5 billion (100% basis), driven by the efficient development of the Los Bronces-Andina mining district and the optimization of existing processing capacity with minimal incremental capital investment. The joint mine plan is set to begin in 2030 and is projected to yield an additional 120,000 tonnes of copper production per year over a 21-year period (MC’s equity share: 12,000 tonnes of copper per year).


A new operating company, jointly owned and controlled by AAS and Codelco, will be established to coordinate the execution of the joint plan. Copper production and the resulting economic benefits will be shared equally between AAS and Codelco.


As part of its corporate strategy, MC aims to expand its equity-based resource production and strengthen its competitive edge through its value-creation framework: Enhance, Reshape, and Create. This project serves as a key example of “Reshaping” existing operations through strategic new partnerships. Copper is projected to experience sustained long-term demand growth. At the same time, challenges such as declining ore grades are making new mine development increasingly complex, raising concerns about future supply stability. MC remains firmly committed to securing and maintaining a stable supply of copper resources, recognizing their essential role in decarbonization.

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Los Bronces Copper Mine (Left) / Andina Copper Mine (Right)

AAS Overview:

Operating Assets Los Bronces Mine, El Soldado Mine, Chagres Smelter
Shareholding Structure Anglo American plc (AA) 50.06%, Becrux 29.5% (Codelco 20%, Mitsui & Co. 9.5%), MC 20.44%
Annual Production in 2024 Approximately 220,000 tonnes

Project Overwview:

Location Metropolitan Region and Valparaíso Region, Chile
Structure AA 50%, Codelco 50%
The newly established company will be indirectly owned by AAS shareholders: Anglo American plc (25.03%), Becrux (14.75%, comprising Codelco at 10.0% and Mitsui & Co. at 4.75%), and MC (10.22%).
Mining MethodOpen pit
Start Year 2030
Avarage Annual Production Volume Increase for AAS 120,000 tonnes on a 100% basis (MC equity share: 12,000 tonnes) compared to current standalone operations.
Life of Mine Over 21 years

Mitsubishi Corporation

Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is an integrated trading and investment company that develops and operates businesses across multiple industries together with its global network. MC has eight business segments that span virtually every industry: Environmental Energy, Materials Solution, Mineral Resources, Urban Development and Infrastructure, Mobility, Food Industry, Smart-Life Creation, and Power Solution.


Anglo American

Headquarters: 17 Charterhouse Street, London, EC1N 6RA, United Kingdom

Main Operations: Anglo American engages in mining operations across the globe, with a portfolio of world-class assets and undeveloped resources, including copper andpremium quality iron ore.

Representative: Duncan Wanblad, Chief Executive

Year of Establishment: 1917


Codelco

Headquarters: Alameda Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 1449 Torre 2, piso 9, Santiago, Chile

Main Operations: Codelco is a Chilean state-owned company and one of the world’s largest copper producers, engaged in mining and smelting operations.

Representative: Maximo Pacheco, Chairman

Year of Establishment: 1976


Materiality

Based on the Three Corporate Principles, which serve as MC’s core philosophy, MC has continued to grow together with society by contributing to the sustainable development of society through its business activities while pursuing value creation. While continuously creating Shared Value guided by the Materiality, a set of crucial societal issues, MC will continue to strengthen its efforts towards sustainable corporate growth. Guided by this Materiality, MC will continue to strengthen its efforts towards sustainable corporate growth. Out of the six material issues relating to “Realizing a Carbon Neutral Society and Striving to Enrich Society Both Materially and Spiritually”, this project’s activities particularly support “Contributing to Decarbonized Societies” and “Promoting Stable, Sustainable Societies and Lifestyles”.
Contributing to Decarbonized Societies
Conserving and Effectively Utilizing Natural Capital
Promoting Stable, Sustainable Societies and Lifestyles
Utilizing Innovation to Address Societal Needs
Addressing Regional Issues and Growing Together with Local Communities
Respecting Human Rights in Our Business Operations

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