More than 3.6 million hectares of land in China was used and damaged by mining activities at the end of 2018.

Anglo now joins 11 other global companies, including Glencore, that have already committed to positive lobbying practices on climate change.

The World Wildlife Fund found that more miners operating in the country are starting to report their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint.

Prices for the coal used to make steel are down about 30% since May,

Top executives at the world's largest mining companies expect a big focus on environmental, social and governance issues and more consolidation.

Coal consumption is set to rise in the coming years as growing demand for electricity in developing countries outpaces a shift to cleaner sources of electricity in industrialized nations.