The company announced in February that it would pare back or pause development projects at its three operating mines.

In the first quarter, Debswana sold diamonds worth $560.9 million, from $1.085 billion registered in the same period last year.

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.

First gold pour from the mine in Côte d’Ivoire is expected in late June, which is a quarter ahead of schedule.

The natural diamond market has struggled in the past two years due to rising consumer demand for cheaper lab-grown diamonds.

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

Endeavour has taken up a 12.39% equity stake in private explorer Koulou Gold.