Anglo is shifting away from assets that mine the most polluting fossil fuels and is also looking to exit from its Colombian thermal coal mine.

Construction of a solar project is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2021 and will generate over 20% of the mine's average electricity consumption.

High prices for metals extracted by Sibanye, including gold, platinum, palladium and rhodium, have boosted profits.

The first quarter of 2021 has been a strong one, with gold production 9% over guidance at 220,644 oz.

The growth with be possible as new projects come on-stream, GlobalData says.

The gold giant reported a 78% jump in first-quarter profit.

The 3,617 carat parcel of rough diamonds was sold for $420 per carat.