British mining company Anglo American on Thursday reported a 9% increase in nickel production during the fourth quarter compared to the same period of the previous year, which it said can be attributed to enhanced operational stability. Steelmaking coal production rose by 2%, reflecting steady performance at the Aquila operation and improved performance at Grosvenor, partly offset by ongoing challenging strata conditions at Moranbah. Meanwhile, copper production decreased by 6%. A 16% decrease in Chile’s production was primarily driven by Los Bronces, which more than offset higher production f…