anglo american plc said thursday that net profit for 2022 fell dragged by higher energy costs and lower prices the multinational mining company made a net profit of 451 billion compared with 856 billion in 2021 underlying earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization fell to 1449 billion from 2063 billion when the group achieved a record high however the figure was above market consensus of 1435 billion provided by the company and based on 14 analysts estimates the fall was driven by inflationary headwinds and higher energy prices combined with lower production volumes which lifted production costs amid dampened prices revenue came in at 3512 billion from 4155 billion a year ago below the companyprovided consensus forecast of 3688 billion looking ahead the company backed its 2023 copper production guidance of 840000 to 930000 metric tons the board has declared a final dividend of 074 a share in line with its 40 payout policy in 2021 anglo american declared a final dividend of 118 a share and a special dividend of 050 a share