Lausitz Energie Bergbau had initially been promised €1.75 billion by the government to cover mine rehabilitations and closures.

The new plan published in March included an intermediate target to reduce emissions by 25% by 2030.

It is said that Anglo's five operating coal mines, development projects and joint ventures in Australia have sparked "more interest" over the past weeks.

More than 20% of Anglo shares are held by South African investors.

Several of Glencore’s largest shareholders believe the company should retain its coal assets.

The value of deals in the industry declined 12.5% to $74.2 billion this year.

Mining represented 28% of Mongolia’s GDP last year and comprised 92% of all exports.

Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP has now exited all liquid assets in oil, gas and coal.