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AngloGold Ashanti Limited
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South Africa
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Enclosure: Press release -
AngloGold Ashanti Limited- Market Update Report for the quarter ended
30 September 2016
30 September 2016
Quarter 3 2016
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Reg. No. 1944/017354/06
ISIN. ZAE000043485 – JSE share code: ANG
CUSIP: 035128206 – NYSE share code: AU
(“AngloGold Ashanti” or the “Company”)
Market update report
for the quarter ended 30 September 2016
Johannesburg, 14 November 2016 - AngloGold Ashanti is pleased to provide an operational update for the quarter ended
30 September 2016. Detailed financial and operational results are provided on a six-monthly basis i.e. at the end of June and
December.
30 September 2016. Detailed financial and operational results are provided on a six-monthly basis i.e. at the end of June and
December.
·
Free cash flow $161m (before $30m once-off bond redemption cost); strong improvement from $50m outflow in Q3 2015
·
Gold production 900,000oz at average total cash cost of $797/oz (vs $735/oz in Q3 2015)
·
All-in sustaining costs $1,071/oz, vs $937/oz in Q3 2015 (impacted by higher sustaining capital expenditure, lower grades
and inflation)
and inflation)
·
Adjusted EBITDA rose 36% to $395m, from $291m in Q3 2015
·
Net debt at $1.972bn at quarter-end, a 14% improvement from $2.291bn in Q3 2015
·
Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.26 times, compared with 1.54 times at end of Q3 2015
·
Production and capital expenditure remain within original guidance; cost guidance revised mainly due to currency strength
Quarter
Nine months
ended
Sep
2016
ended
Sep
2015
ended
Sep
2016
ended
Sep
2015
US dollar / Imperial
Operating review
Gold
Produced from continuing operations
- oz (000)
900
955
2,645
2,833
Produced from discontinued operations
- oz (000)
-
19
-
117
Produced continuing and discontinued operations
- oz (000)
900
974
2,645
2,950
Sold from continuing operations
- oz (000)
898
933
2,645
2,836
Sold from discontinued operations
- oz (000)
-
21
-
115
Sold continuing and discontinued operations
- oz (000)
898
954
2,645
2,951
Continuing operations
Price
received
- $/oz
1,334
1,123
1,260
1,178
All-in
sustaining
costs
- $/oz
1,071
937
965
928
All-in
costs
- $/oz
1,166
1,024
1,044
1,016
Total
cash
costs
- $/oz
797
735
737
729
Financial review
Continuing and discontinued operations
Gross
profit
- $m
236
115
665
506
Free cash inflow / (outflow)
- $m
131
(50)
239
(19)
Net
debt
- $m
1,972
2,291
1,972
2,291
Capital
expenditure
- $m
211
207
529
633
$ represents US dollar, unless otherwise stated.
Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.
Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.
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FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE REVIEW
Third quarter overview
AngloGold Ashanti delivered strong free cash flow generation of $161m (before taking into account the once-off $30m cost of
redeeming the remainder of the high-yield bond) for the third quarter ended 30 September 2016, helping further reduce net
debt. The performance reflects continued progress toward the key strategic objective of delivering sustainable improvements to
free cash flow and returns, whilst developing affordable, high-return brownfields project options.
redeeming the remainder of the high-yield bond) for the third quarter ended 30 September 2016, helping further reduce net
debt. The performance reflects continued progress toward the key strategic objective of delivering sustainable improvements to
free cash flow and returns, whilst developing affordable, high-return brownfields project options.
Free cash flow for the third quarter of 2016 of $161m (before the once-off $30m bond redemption cost), represents a significant
improvement on the $50m outflow in the third quarter of 2015, and w a s 49% more than the $108m generated in the first half
of this year.
improvement on the $50m outflow in the third quarter of 2015, and w a s 49% more than the $108m generated in the first half
of this year.
Cash inflow from operating activities for the third quarter of 2016 was $386m, was 59% more than the $243m in the
same quarter of 2015. The cash flow improvement was achieved despite lower production, and was attributable largely to the
higher gold price received year-on-year, and the timing of proceeds received on a metal shipment from Argentina.
same quarter of 2015. The cash flow improvement was achieved despite lower production, and was attributable largely to the
higher gold price received year-on-year, and the timing of proceeds received on a metal shipment from Argentina.
“We generated strong free cash flow in the third quarter, taking this year’s cumulative free cash flow to more than quarter of a
billion dollars, further reducing debt.
billion dollars, further reducing debt.
Whilst we had previously indicated costs would be higher in the second half, the increase
was exacerbated by a poor performance in South Africa, a delay in accessing higher grades in Brazil, capital expenditure
absorbed over fewer ounces, and strengthening currencies,” Chief Executive Officer Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan said. “Work is
already well advanced to turn this around in the near term by improving volumes and accessing higher grades as per our plans,
and over the medium term by investing in our low-capital, high-return brownfields projects.”
absorbed over fewer ounces, and strengthening currencies,” Chief Executive Officer Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan said. “Work is
already well advanced to turn this around in the near term by improving volumes and accessing higher grades as per our plans,
and over the medium term by investing in our low-capital, high-return brownfields projects.”
Production in the third quarter of 2016 was 900,000oz compared to 974,000oz in the third quarter of 2015, which included
a combined 32,000oz from Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) and Obuasi, which have been sold and idled respectively.
Improved performances in the third quarter compared to the same quarter in 2015 were delivered by Moab Khotsong,
Mponeng, Iduapriem, Siguiri and Serra Grande. Production from South Africa dipped 7% year-on-year to 235,000oz, mainly
due to lower average recovered grades from underground of 7.34g/t, 8% lower than the prior year’s 8.01g/t. Lower production
from the International Operations of 665,000oz in the third quarter of 2016 was mainly a result of lower grades, as planned, at
both Tropicana and Geita, whilst this was partially offset by Kibali’s strong recovery from the previous quarter.
a combined 32,000oz from Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) and Obuasi, which have been sold and idled respectively.
Improved performances in the third quarter compared to the same quarter in 2015 were delivered by Moab Khotsong,
Mponeng, Iduapriem, Siguiri and Serra Grande. Production from South Africa dipped 7% year-on-year to 235,000oz, mainly
due to lower average recovered grades from underground of 7.34g/t, 8% lower than the prior year’s 8.01g/t. Lower production
from the International Operations of 665,000oz in the third quarter of 2016 was mainly a result of lower grades, as planned, at
both Tropicana and Geita, whilst this was partially offset by Kibali’s strong recovery from the previous quarter.
Overall production increased to 900,000oz in the third quarter, from 883,000oz the previous quarter, driven by improved
performances from Geita, Kibali and AngloGold Ashanti Mineração.
performances from Geita, Kibali and AngloGold Ashanti Mineração.
Cash costs per ounce increased by 8% to $797/oz compared to $735/oz in the third quarter of 2015, mainly as a function of lower
grades, lower units of production, and inflation.
grades, lower units of production, and inflation.
All-in sustaining costs (AISC) in the third quarter of 2016 were $1,071/oz, a 14% year-on-year increase which reflects the
increase in total cash costs, exploration, corporate and marketing costs and a planned increase in capital expenditure. All-in costs
were at $1,166/oz for the third quarter of 2016.
Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Adjusted EBITDA) rose by 36% to $395m in the third
quarter of 2016, from $291m in the third quarter of 2015. The improvement was mainly due to an increase in earnings following the
19% gain in the average gold price received year-on-year, from $1,123/oz to $1,334/oz, which was partially offset by strengthening
currencies in some jurisdictions.
At the end of the third quarter of 2016, net debt was lower at $1.972bn compared to $2.098bn in the previous quarter and
$2.291bn for the third quarter of 2015 mainly due to the strong improvement in free cash flow generation. The balance of the high
yield bond was redeemed in early August, resulting in a reduction in net finance costs. The reduction in net debt, along with
improved Adjusted EBITDA over the past 12 months, has resulted in a net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.26 times, compared
with 1.54 times at the end of September 2015. Accordingly, debt levels remain well below the covenant of net debt to Adjusted
EBITDA of 3.5 times under our revolving credit facilities (RCF).
The balance sheet remains robust with strong liquidity and long-dated maturities providing significant financial flexibility. Undrawn
facilities comprise approximately $820m available under the $1bn US dollar revolving credit facility, A$210m undrawn on the
A$500m Australian dollar RCF, approximately R3.4bn available from South African facilities, and cash and cash equivalents of
$276m, at the end of the third quarter of 2016.
Total capital expenditure (including equity accounted entities) during the third quarter was $211m, compared with $197m in the
third quarter of 2015 (which excluded $10m for CC&V). Of the total capital spent, project capital expenditure during the quarter
amounted to $25m. Capital expenditure is expected to increase again in the fourth quarter, in line with past trends.
The outlook for production and capital expenditure for the full year has been narrowed but remains within the original guidance.
The cost guidance has been revised primarily due to the strengthening of local currencies. The revised outlook is as follows:
· Production between 3.6Moz and 3.65Moz (previously 3.6Moz and 3.8Moz);
· Total cash costs between $730/oz and $750/oz (previously $680/oz and $720/oz);
· AISC between $980/oz and $1,010/oz (previously $900/oz and $960/oz); and
· Capital expenditure between $790m and $820m (previously $790m and $850m).
The cost guidance has been revised primarily due to the strengthening of local currencies. The revised outlook is as follows:
· Production between 3.6Moz and 3.65Moz (previously 3.6Moz and 3.8Moz);
· Total cash costs between $730/oz and $750/oz (previously $680/oz and $720/oz);
· AISC between $980/oz and $1,010/oz (previously $900/oz and $960/oz); and
· Capital expenditure between $790m and $820m (previously $790m and $850m).
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(Assuming updated average exchange rates against the US dollar of 14.60 (Rand), 3.50 (Brazil Real), 0.75 (Aus$) and
14.80 (Argentina Peso), with oil at $43/bl average for the year, based on achieved actual rates to date and market expectations
for the next quarter).
for the next quarter).
Both production and cost estimates assume neither labour interruptions, power disruptions and changes to asset portfolio and/or
operating mines. In addition, the cost guidance includes the rebate of certain port duties in Argentina. Other unknown or
unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on our future results.
As in prior years, the fourth quarter earnings will be affected by year-end accounting adjustments including any reassessment of
useful lives and carrying value of mining tangible assets, inventory stockpile and investments, reset of environmental rehabilitation
provisions, redundancy provisions, and indirect and taxation provisions.
Safety Update
operating mines. In addition, the cost guidance includes the rebate of certain port duties in Argentina. Other unknown or
unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on our future results.
As in prior years, the fourth quarter earnings will be affected by year-end accounting adjustments including any reassessment of
useful lives and carrying value of mining tangible assets, inventory stockpile and investments, reset of environmental rehabilitation
provisions, redundancy provisions, and indirect and taxation provisions.
Safety Update
The all injury frequency rate (AIFR), the broadest measure of workplace safety, was 7.80 per million hours worked for the
third quarter of 2016, compared with 7.60 the previous quarter. The International operations recorded an improvement in AIFR
over the quarter to 2.55 from 2.89 in the third quarter of 2015, with the Continental Africa region recording the most significant
improvement at 22% from the second quarter to third quarter of 2016. The Vaal River Mines achieved 2 million fatality-free shifts
during the quarter with Moab Khotsong reaching one calendar year without a fatality on 4 September, and Kopanang achieving
1-million-fatal-free shifts on 1 July.
third quarter of 2016, compared with 7.60 the previous quarter. The International operations recorded an improvement in AIFR
over the quarter to 2.55 from 2.89 in the third quarter of 2015, with the Continental Africa region recording the most significant
improvement at 22% from the second quarter to third quarter of 2016. The Vaal River Mines achieved 2 million fatality-free shifts
during the quarter with Moab Khotsong reaching one calendar year without a fatality on 4 September, and Kopanang achieving
1-million-fatal-free shifts on 1 July.
Regrettably, there were four fatalities during the quarter ended September 2016, three in July 2016 at the South Africa region
following falls -of-ground and tramming-related incidents, and one in Brazil at Cuiabá following a heavy mobile equipment-
accident that involved a contractor.
following falls -of-ground and tramming-related incidents, and one in Brazil at Cuiabá following a heavy mobile equipment-
accident that involved a contractor.
Production from AngloGold Ashanti’s South Africa mines continues to be affected by safety-related stoppages, predominantly
those under Section 54 of the Mine Health and Safety Act. As recommended by the DMR, AngloGold Ashanti will continue to
pursue dialogue with the DMR around this issue and to use appropriate official channels to address challenges with the application
of Section 54 of the Act.
Operating highlights
those under Section 54 of the Mine Health and Safety Act. As recommended by the DMR, AngloGold Ashanti will continue to
pursue dialogue with the DMR around this issue and to use appropriate official channels to address challenges with the application
of Section 54 of the Act.
Operating highlights
The South Africa region produced 235,000oz at a total cash cost of $997/oz in the third quarter of 2016 compared to 253,000oz at
a total cash cost of $959/oz for the same quarter in 2015. The region’s total cash costs per ounce were negatively affected by
lower grades and lower production volumes caused by safety-related stoppages and the resultant ramp-up periods following their
shutdowns and lower grades. Lost production as a result of safety-related stoppages amounted to 38,600oz. In addition, costs
were also adversely affected by inflationary pressures due to power and labour-cost increases.
a total cash cost of $959/oz for the same quarter in 2015. The region’s total cash costs per ounce were negatively affected by
lower grades and lower production volumes caused by safety-related stoppages and the resultant ramp-up periods following their
shutdowns and lower grades. Lost production as a result of safety-related stoppages amounted to 38,600oz. In addition, costs
were also adversely affected by inflationary pressures due to power and labour-cost increases.
Overall production increased more than 7% from the Vaal River operations in the third quarter of 2016 compared to the same
quarter in 2015 as Moab Khotsong showed a strong recovery, increasing production by 14% following the safety-related
interruptions experienced during the third quarter in 2015. Moab Khotsong was the lowest-cost producer for the South African
region at a total cash cost of $736/oz during the quarter. Production at Kopanang was impacted by the fall-of-ground incident, lack
of face-length availability and a decrease in grades.
quarter in 2015 as Moab Khotsong showed a strong recovery, increasing production by 14% following the safety-related
interruptions experienced during the third quarter in 2015. Moab Khotsong was the lowest-cost producer for the South African
region at a total cash cost of $736/oz during the quarter. Production at Kopanang was impacted by the fall-of-ground incident, lack
of face-length availability and a decrease in grades.
In the West Wits operations, whilst Mponeng improved production by 6% year-on-year, the region’s quarterly performance was
hampered by the fatal incidents, a range of safety-related stoppages and lower grades. TauTona mine was most affected by
safety-related stoppages after operations were halted following the fatal incident on 26 July 2016. The Level 116 haulage, which
provides the access way to two new raise lines at the Savuka section of TauTona, remains closed following the seismic event in
April and will be inaccessible until the second quarter of next year.
hampered by the fatal incidents, a range of safety-related stoppages and lower grades. TauTona mine was most affected by
safety-related stoppages after operations were halted following the fatal incident on 26 July 2016. The Level 116 haulage, which
provides the access way to two new raise lines at the Savuka section of TauTona, remains closed following the seismic event in
April and will be inaccessible until the second quarter of next year.
At the Surface Operations, Vaal River Surface Sources production was lower in the third quarter of 2016 than in the third quarter
of 2015 as a result of decline in yield due to lower grade areas being reclaimed. In order to further improve grades at the
Moab marginal ore dump, a project was launched to screen and truck the Moab marginal ore to plant. Tonnages also fell slightly
due to the repairs to the West Wits gold plant. A blending strategy was initiated to mitigate the lower grades fed into the
Savuka Gold plant. Production from West Wits surface sources increased due to the addition of the Tailings Storage facility in
2016.
of 2015 as a result of decline in yield due to lower grade areas being reclaimed. In order to further improve grades at the
Moab marginal ore dump, a project was launched to screen and truck the Moab marginal ore to plant. Tonnages also fell slightly
due to the repairs to the West Wits gold plant. A blending strategy was initiated to mitigate the lower grades fed into the
Savuka Gold plant. Production from West Wits surface sources increased due to the addition of the Tailings Storage facility in
2016.
Mine Waste Solutions recommissioned the uranium plant, with limited production during the quarter.
In the Continental Africa region, production was 333,000oz at a total cash cost of $760/oz for the third quarter of 2016 compared
to 349,000oz at a total cash cost of $687/oz in the same quarter in 2015. Total cash costs were impacted mostly by lower
production year-on-year at Kibali and Geita.
to 349,000oz at a total cash cost of $687/oz in the same quarter in 2015. Total cash costs were impacted mostly by lower
production year-on-year at Kibali and Geita.
The region’s production decreased compared with the third quarter of last year, due to planned reductions from both Geita and
Kibali as well as the discontinuation of production from Obuasi, which contributed 13,000oz in the same period last year. This was
partly offset by the 12% increase in output from Iduapriem and the 21% increase from Siguiri in the third quarter of 2016 compared
to the same quarter in 2015.
Kibali as well as the discontinuation of production from Obuasi, which contributed 13,000oz in the same period last year. This was
partly offset by the 12% increase in output from Iduapriem and the 21% increase from Siguiri in the third quarter of 2016 compared
to the same quarter in 2015.
The increased production at Iduapriem resulted from higher plant utilisation, together with improved grade. Siguiri mined higher
grade areas and also saw a gain in volumes treated compared to the same quarter in 2015.
grade areas and also saw a gain in volumes treated compared to the same quarter in 2015.
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Despite the 17% increase in plant throughput from improved plant availability and consistent operations at Geita, production fell
due to lower recovered grade ore mined from the Nayakanga pit, in line with the mining plan.
due to lower recovered grade ore mined from the Nayakanga pit, in line with the mining plan.
Kibali showed a strong recovery from the challenges faced in the first half of the year. Gold production improved by 24% quarter-
on-quarter with improved throughput and recovery. Problems encountered earlier in the year during trials ahead of a full crossover
to sulphide processing next year, are being resolved through modifications to the plant that will be completed in the first half of
2017.
on-quarter with improved throughput and recovery. Problems encountered earlier in the year during trials ahead of a full crossover
to sulphide processing next year, are being resolved through modifications to the plant that will be completed in the first half of
2017.
Third quarter production in 2016 was lower than the same quarter in 2015 due to a change in ore source as mining moved from the
KCD open pit to other pits, with the different mineralogy causing lower metallurgical recoveries despite higher tonnages processed.
Higher reagent consumption was due to the change in the type of material fed into the plant and further inflated total cash cost
year-on-year. Construction of the underground crushing and materials handling system adjacent to the shaft remains on schedule.
Construction of the Amburau hydropower station is expected to be completed before the end of the year. Construction of the
Azambi hydropower station has commenced.
KCD open pit to other pits, with the different mineralogy causing lower metallurgical recoveries despite higher tonnages processed.
Higher reagent consumption was due to the change in the type of material fed into the plant and further inflated total cash cost
year-on-year. Construction of the underground crushing and materials handling system adjacent to the shaft remains on schedule.
Construction of the Amburau hydropower station is expected to be completed before the end of the year. Construction of the
Azambi hydropower station has commenced.
The Americas region produced 211,000oz at a total cash cost of $588/oz for the third quarter of 2016 compared to 219,000oz at a
total cash cost of $570/oz for the same quarter in 2015.
total cash cost of $570/oz for the same quarter in 2015.
Brazil’s overall production was affected by problems accessing high-grade areas due to geotechnical issues at the Cuiabá
complex, and a fatal accident in late September. At Serra Grande, production in the third quarter of 2016 was 28% higher
compared to the third quarter in 2015, due to higher feed grades from mining high-grade blocks of Mina III. The mine faced
operational difficulties accessing high-grade areas last year. Córrego do Sítio was affected by a deficit in secondary development
and a longer-than-planned stoping cycle resulting in a 13% decrease in production. The Argentina operations delivered a
stable performance with production subdued as operational and metallurgical improvements were offset by lower grades.
Total cash costs for the Americas region were negatively impacted by lower production coupled with inflationary pressures and a
strengthening Brazilian real relative to the dollar. Córrego do Sitio’s total cash costs increased by 26% due primarily to lower
grades, a stronger local currency relative to the dollar and inflationary pressures. Serra Grande, in Brazil, saw a 22% improvement
in total cash costs compared to the same quarter in 2015 as a result of higher production. Cerro Vanguardia’s total cash costs
improved by 16% mainly as a result of the peso’s depreciation against the dollar, higher by-product credits, and a rebate of port
duties. The cost improvement was partially offset by unfavourable stockpile movements, lower heap-leach production and inflation
following a second wage settlement reached in July.
complex, and a fatal accident in late September. At Serra Grande, production in the third quarter of 2016 was 28% higher
compared to the third quarter in 2015, due to higher feed grades from mining high-grade blocks of Mina III. The mine faced
operational difficulties accessing high-grade areas last year. Córrego do Sítio was affected by a deficit in secondary development
and a longer-than-planned stoping cycle resulting in a 13% decrease in production. The Argentina operations delivered a
stable performance with production subdued as operational and metallurgical improvements were offset by lower grades.
Total cash costs for the Americas region were negatively impacted by lower production coupled with inflationary pressures and a
strengthening Brazilian real relative to the dollar. Córrego do Sitio’s total cash costs increased by 26% due primarily to lower
grades, a stronger local currency relative to the dollar and inflationary pressures. Serra Grande, in Brazil, saw a 22% improvement
in total cash costs compared to the same quarter in 2015 as a result of higher production. Cerro Vanguardia’s total cash costs
improved by 16% mainly as a result of the peso’s depreciation against the dollar, higher by-product credits, and a rebate of port
duties. The cost improvement was partially offset by unfavourable stockpile movements, lower heap-leach production and inflation
following a second wage settlement reached in July.
The Australia region produced 121,000oz at a total cash cost of $864/oz for the third quarter of 2016 compared to 134,000oz at a
total cash cost of $718/oz for the same quarter in 2015. Production was impacted by Sunrise Dam’s lower metallurgical recovery
and lower mill feed grade despite 3% higher mill throughput, whilst at Tropicana the head grade was lower in the third quarter of
2016 compared to the same quarter in 2015, largely due to the mine’s grade streaming strategy which ended in December 2015.
total cash cost of $718/oz for the same quarter in 2015. Production was impacted by Sunrise Dam’s lower metallurgical recovery
and lower mill feed grade despite 3% higher mill throughput, whilst at Tropicana the head grade was lower in the third quarter of
2016 compared to the same quarter in 2015, largely due to the mine’s grade streaming strategy which ended in December 2015.
The Australia region’s total cash costs increased due to lower production, the unfavourable impact of a stronger Australian dollar
relative to the US dollar over the quarter, higher underground costs at Sunrise Dam, together with increased mining expenditure
largely due to the addition of an extra jumbo to open up new mining areas with a specific focus initially on decline development. At
Tropicana, lower planned grades and a stockpile movement had an unfavourable impact on costs.
For information and more details on both Brownfields and Greenfields exploration programmes conducted during quarter ended 30
September 2016, see the Exploration Update document on the company website: www.anglogoldashanti.com.
relative to the US dollar over the quarter, higher underground costs at Sunrise Dam, together with increased mining expenditure
largely due to the addition of an extra jumbo to open up new mining areas with a specific focus initially on decline development. At
Tropicana, lower planned grades and a stockpile movement had an unfavourable impact on costs.
For information and more details on both Brownfields and Greenfields exploration programmes conducted during quarter ended 30
September 2016, see the Exploration Update document on the company website: www.anglogoldashanti.com.
Obuasi update
In early February 2016, following the incursion of hundreds of illegal miners inside the fenced area of the Obuasi mine site,
AngloGold Ashanti Ghana (AGAG) was forced to declare force majeure and, in the interests of safety, withdrew all employees
performing non-essential functions. Obuasi continues in care and maintenance phase whilst evaluating future options for
recommencing operations through optimisation of the feasibility study. In regard to the incursion of illegal miners onto the lease,
the Government of Ghana appointed a committee to direct and oversee their relocation to other areas off the lease. AGAG hopes
that the committee will assist in expediting the reinstatement of law and order at the mine. However, AGAG’s arbitration against
the Government of Ghana, filed with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes in April 2016, continues in
order for AGAG to protect its legal and equitable rights and to mitigate the damage that the incursion of illegal miners has already
caused.
AngloGold Ashanti Ghana (AGAG) was forced to declare force majeure and, in the interests of safety, withdrew all employees
performing non-essential functions. Obuasi continues in care and maintenance phase whilst evaluating future options for
recommencing operations through optimisation of the feasibility study. In regard to the incursion of illegal miners onto the lease,
the Government of Ghana appointed a committee to direct and oversee their relocation to other areas off the lease. AGAG hopes
that the committee will assist in expediting the reinstatement of law and order at the mine. However, AGAG’s arbitration against
the Government of Ghana, filed with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes in April 2016, continues in
order for AGAG to protect its legal and equitable rights and to mitigate the damage that the incursion of illegal miners has already
caused.
Other
Tropicana is on track to add significantly to its Ore Reserve. Study work is reaching a conclusion on the Long Island project
and the publication of the additional Ore Reserve is subject to the conclusion of internal review and sign off by the Competent
Person.
and the publication of the additional Ore Reserve is subject to the conclusion of internal review and sign off by the Competent
Person.
AngloGold Ashanti, along with other mining companies including Anglo American South Africa, ARM, Gold Fields Limited,
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited, DRDGold Limited, Village Main Reef Limited, Randgold and Exploration Company
Limited, and Sibanye Gold Limited, were served with a consolidated class action application on 21 August 2013. On 13 May
2016 the S o u t h G a u t e n g High Court of South Africa ruled in favour of the applicants and found that there were sufficient
common issues to certify two industry-wide classes: a Silicosis Class and a Tuberculosis Class, each of which cover current and
former underground mineworkers who worked in South African mines from 12 March, 1965 and who have contracted the
respective diseases (or the dependents of mineworkers who died of those diseases). The High Court ordered a two-stage
process in the class action. The first stage is to resolve common issues and allow the individuals to opt out. The second stage
will allow the individuals to opt in to the class to make their claims against the respondent mining companies. The High Cou rt
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited, DRDGold Limited, Village Main Reef Limited, Randgold and Exploration Company
Limited, and Sibanye Gold Limited, were served with a consolidated class action application on 21 August 2013. On 13 May
2016 the S o u t h G a u t e n g High Court of South Africa ruled in favour of the applicants and found that there were sufficient
common issues to certify two industry-wide classes: a Silicosis Class and a Tuberculosis Class, each of which cover current and
former underground mineworkers who worked in South African mines from 12 March, 1965 and who have contracted the
respective diseases (or the dependents of mineworkers who died of those diseases). The High Court ordered a two-stage
process in the class action. The first stage is to resolve common issues and allow the individuals to opt out. The second stage
will allow the individuals to opt in to the class to make their claims against the respondent mining companies. The High Cou rt
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also decided that claims for general damages (i.e., pain and suffering and loss of amenities of life) will be transferable to the
estate or executor of any deceased mineworker who dies after the date of filing of the certification application. On 3 June 2016,
AngloGold Ashanti, together with certain of the other mining companies, filed an application with the High Court for leave to
appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal. Arguments in the application for leave to appeal were heard on 23 June 2016. On 24
June 2016, leave to appeal was (i) granted in respect of the issue of the transferability of deceased mineworkers' claims for
general damages but (ii) denied in respect of all other orders of the High Court. On 15 July 2016 AngloGold Ashanti, along wi th
several other respondent companies, filed a petition with the Supreme Court of Appeal for leave to appeal such other orders of
the High Court. On 14 September 2016, AGA together with the other respondent companies has been granted leave to appeal
the other orders of the High Court to the Supreme Court of Appeal. The application for leave to appeal suspends the operation
of the High Court’s order. The appeal is likely to be heard mid-2017.
estate or executor of any deceased mineworker who dies after the date of filing of the certification application. On 3 June 2016,
AngloGold Ashanti, together with certain of the other mining companies, filed an application with the High Court for leave to
appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal. Arguments in the application for leave to appeal were heard on 23 June 2016. On 24
June 2016, leave to appeal was (i) granted in respect of the issue of the transferability of deceased mineworkers' claims for
general damages but (ii) denied in respect of all other orders of the High Court. On 15 July 2016 AngloGold Ashanti, along wi th
several other respondent companies, filed a petition with the Supreme Court of Appeal for leave to appeal such other orders of
the High Court. On 14 September 2016, AGA together with the other respondent companies has been granted leave to appeal
the other orders of the High Court to the Supreme Court of Appeal. The application for leave to appeal suspends the operation
of the High Court’s order. The appeal is likely to be heard mid-2017.
The financial information, including any forward-looking information, set out in this market update report has not been reviewed and
reported on by the Company’s external auditors. Outlook data is forward-looking information which is further discussed on the back
cover of this document
reported on by the Company’s external auditors. Outlook data is forward-looking information which is further discussed on the back
cover of this document
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Operations at a glance
for the quarters ended 30 September 2016, 30 June 2016 and 30 September 2015
Sep-16
Jun-16
Sep-15
Sep-16
Jun-16
Sep-15
Sep-16
Jun-16
Sep-15
Sep-16
Jun-16
Sep-15
Sep-16
Jun-16
Sep-15
Sep-16
Jun-16
Sep-15
Sep-16
Jun-16
Sep-15
SOUTH AFRICA
235
250
253
788
843
781
9,473
9,046
8,791
-
-
-
7.34
7.41
8.01
0.15
0.16
0.17
-
-
-
Vaal River Operations
100
83
93
393
381
357
-
-
-
-
-
-
7.89
6.81
8.15
-
-
-
-
-
-
Kopanang
25
25
28
142
160
144
-
-
-
-
-
-
5.46
4.78
5.94
-
-
-
-
-
-
Moab
75
59
66
251
221
213
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.27
8.28
9.65
-
-
-
-
-
-
West Wits Operations
86
118
108
383
437
408
-
-
-
-
-
-
7.02
8.37
8.21
-
-
-
-
-
-
Mponeng
57
71
54
248
258
197
-
-
-
-
-
-
7.14
8.55
8.55
-
-
-
-
-
-
TauTona
29
47
54
135
179
211
-
-
-
-
-
-
6.78
8.10
7.90
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total Surface Operations
47
46
48
-
-
-
9,473
9,046
8,791
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.15
0.16
0.17
-
-
-
First Uranium SA
22
23
22
-
-
-
6,659
6,475
6,349
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.10
0.11
0.11
-
-
-
Surface Operations
26
23
26
-
-
-
2,815
2,570
2,442
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.28
0.28
0.33
-
-
-
Other
2
3
4
13
26
16
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
665
633
702
1,804
1,751
1,656
-
-
342
8,723
8,384
8,032
3.58
3.49
3.64
-
-
1.22
1.56
1.53
1.84
CONTINENTAL AFRICA
333
315
349
178
164
-
-
-
342
6,961
6,630
6,482
4.04
1.80
-
-
-
1.22
1.37
1.42
1.61
DRC
Kibali - Attr. 45%
68
55
72
178
164
-
-
-
-
942
692
850
4.04
1.80
-
-
-
-
1.47
2.05
2.63
Ghana
Iduapriem
55
54
49
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,242
1,212
1,161
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.38
1.37
1.30
Obuasi
-
2
13
-
-
-
-
-
342
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.22
-
-
-
Guinea
Siguiri - Attr. 85%
63
64
52
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,489
2,614
2,370
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.79
0.76
0.68
Mali
Morila - Attr. 40%
4
6
7
-
-
-
-
-
-
369
329
319
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.34
0.55
0.73
Sadiola - Attr. 41%
17
17
17
-
-
-
-
-
-
497
474
533
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.08
1.13
1.01
Tanzania
Geita
126
116
138
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,423
1,309
1,249
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.68
2.75
3.44
Non-controlling interests,
exploration and other
exploration and other
AUSTRALASIA
121
126
134
689
672
760
-
-
-
1,494
1,514
1,306
1.76
2.21
1.68
-
-
-
1.69
1.62
2.22
Australia
Sunrise Dam
51
60
51
689
672
760
-
-
-
313
314
215
1.76
2.21
1.68
-
-
-
1.11
1.17
1.46
Tropicana - Attr. 70%
70
67
83
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,180
1,200
1,091
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.85
1.73
2.37
Exploration and other
AMERICAS
211
192
219
936
914
896
-
-
-
269
240
244
4.84
4.73
5.29
-
-
-
5.68
4.26
5.99
Argentina
Cerro Vanguardia - Attr. 92.50%
71
70
71
64
84
79
-
-
-
228
216
197
8.26
10.45
7.05
-
-
-
6.29
4.46
7.04
Brazil
AngloGold Ashanti Mineração
107
90
123
574
522
524
-
-
-
-
-
-
5.37
4.83
6.64
-
-
-
-
-
-
Serra Grande
32
32
25
298
308
293
-
-
-
41
24
47
3.08
3.01
2.41
-
-
-
2.30
2.41
1.64
Non-controlling interests,
exploration and other
exploration and other
Continuing operations
900
883
955
2,592
2,595
2,437
9,473
9,046
9,134
8,723
8,384
8,031
4.73
4.76
5.04
0.15
0.17
0.21
1.56
1.53
1.84
Discontinued operations
Cripple Creek & Victor
-
-
19
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
61
Total
900
883
974
2,592
2,595
2,437
9,473
9,046
9,134
8,723
8,384
8,092
Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.
Surface Recovered grade
g/tonne
Open-pit Recovered grade
g/tonne
Production
oz (000)
Underground milled / treated
000 tonnes
Surface milled / treated
000 tonnes
Open-pit treated
000 tonnes
Underground Recovered grade
g/tonne
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Sep-16
Jun-16
Sep-15
Sep-16
Jun-16
Sep-15
Sep-16
Jun-16
Sep-15
Sep-16
Jun-16
Sep-15
Sep-16
Jun-16
Sep-15
Sep-16
Jun-16
Sep-15
SOUTH AFRICA
997
831
959
1,211
995
1,176
26
25
29
19
12
20
7
6
8
46
45
(14)
Vaal River Operations
889
906
962
1,078
1,092
1,170
11
10
12
5
4
5
1
1
1
24
13
(5)
Kopanang
1,345
1,108
1,168
1,579
1,293
1,378
3
3
4
2
1
1
-
-
-
(7)
(2)
(8)
Moab
736
821
876
911
1,008
1,083
8
7
8
4
3
4
1
1
1
31
15
3
West Wits Operations
1,106
764
944
1,378
946
1,195
15
15
17
7
4
8
6
6
7
(3)
36
(6)
Mponeng
885
664
958
1,161
862
1,285
10
10
12
4
3
5
6
6
7
10
28
(6)
TauTona
1,536
916
930
1,800
1,072
1,102
5
5
5
2
1
3
-
-
-
(13)
8
(1)
Total Surface Operations
1,026
865
984
1,155
933
1,083
-
-
-
6
3
4
-
-
-
25
(4)
(3)
First Uranium SA
969
733
968
1,169
824
1,126
-
-
-
5
2
3
-
-
-
19
(10)
(5)
Surface Operations
1,073
994
997
1,142
1,041
1,046
-
-
-
2
1
1
-
-
-
6
6
2
Other
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
1
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
724
665
657
995
927
826
68
52
48
72
74
60
18
19
32
202
194
141
CONTINENTAL AFRICA
760
662
687
946
881
832
17
20
22
25
29
23
18
19
31
91
103
61
DRC
Kibali - Attr. 45%
756
831
658
957
975
677
8
6
-
4
2
2
15
17
26
10
1
10
Ghana
Iduapriem
914
878
1,034
981
945
928
-
-
-
2
2
2
-
-
-
16
13
(4)
Obuasi
-
(74)
922
-
1,672
1,418
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
5
1
3
(6)
Guinea
Siguiri - Attr. 85%
837
668
854
934
842
990
-
-
-
6
11
5
2
2
-
22
32
8
Mali
Morila - Attr. 40%
1,424
1,008
938
1,659
1,103
1,057
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
(2)
-
1
Sadiola - Attr. 41%
1,062
885
679
1,112
943
734
-
-
-
1
1
-
-
-
-
2
4
4
Tanzania
Geita
590
445
483
895
808
741
9
14
22
10
13
11
-
-
-
38
44
47
Non-controlling interests,
exploration and other
exploration and other
-
-
-
1
2
1
-
-
-
3
7
1
AUSTRALASIA
864
798
718
1,266
1,041
878
16
3
4
20
19
14
-
-
-
19
31
28
Australia
Sunrise Dam
1,131
874
996
1,333
1,032
1,136
4
3
4
4
5
3
-
-
-
(1)
15
1
Tropicana - Attr. 70%
614
679
500
1,118
976
674
12
-
-
16
13
11
-
-
-
25
20
32
Exploration and other
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(5)
(4)
(5)
AMERICAS
588
583
570
928
920
810
34
30
23
27
27
22
-
-
1
91
61
52
Argentina
Cerro Vanguardia - Attr. 92.50%
529
575
630
741
797
896
10
8
8
5
5
7
-
-
-
48
23
14
Brazil
AngloGold Ashanti Mineração
609
581
483
1,024
977
694
16
15
12
17
18
12
-
-
-
33
30
41
Serra Grande
628
604
804
1,115
1,023
1,097
7
6
4
5
4
3
-
-
-
8
6
(4)
Non-controlling interests,
exploration and other
exploration and other
1
1
-
1
-
-
-
-
1
2
2
1
Continuing operations
797
710
735
1,071
962
937
94
77
77
92
87
80
25
26
40
Discontinued operations
Cripple Creek & Victor
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10
OTHER
(1)
-
3
Total
94
77
77
92
87
80
25
26
50
246
240
131
Equity accounted investments included above
(10)
(5)
(15)
AngloGold Ashanti
236
235
115
Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.
Gross profit (loss)
$m
Total cash costs
$/oz
All-in sustaining costs
$/oz
ORD / Deferred stripping capex
$m
Other sustaining capex
$m
Non sustaining capex
$m
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Statistics are shown in metric units
Advanced
metres
Sampled
Avg. ore body
(total)*
metres
thickness (cm)
Avg. g/t
Avg. cm.g/t
Avg. kg/t
Avg. cm.kg/t
SOUTH AFRICA
VAAL RIVER
Kopanang
Vaal reef
VAAL RIVER
Kopanang
Vaal reef
1,105
234
14.2
151.34
2,149
6.99
99.95
Moab Khotsong
Moab Khotsong Vaal reef
Moab Khotsong Vaal reef
1,995
376
87.4
65.78
5,749
1.34
118.17
Great Noligwa Vaal reef
154
30
97.7
131.76
12,873
2.57
250.82
WEST WITS
Mponeng
Ventersdorp Contact reef
Mponeng
Ventersdorp Contact reef
1,780
286
62.7
31.15
1,953
-
-
TauTona
TauTona Ventersdorp Contact reef
TauTona Ventersdorp Contact reef
100
6
140.7
16.96
2,386
0.05
6.57
TauTona Carbon Leader reef
763
36
36.7
56.87
2,087
0.49
20.45
Savuka Carbon Leader reef
10
8
16.5
93.50
1,524
0.84
12.37
AUSTRALASIA
Sunrise Dam
Sunrise Dam
2,088
855
-
1.59
-
-
-
AMERICAS
AngloGold Ashanti Mineração
Mina de Cuiabá
AngloGold Ashanti Mineração
Mina de Cuiabá
3,850
1,487
0.6
4.81
-
-
-
Lamego
1,189
412
60.0
4.16
-
-
-
Córrego do Sitio Mina I
2,075
639
-
4.17
-
-
-
Córrego do Sitio Mina II
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Serra Grande
Mina III
Mina III
2,011
530
-
3.07
-
-
-
Mina Nova
1,702
757
-
3.15
-
-
-
Palmeiras
264
196
-
2.19
-
-
-
CVSA
Cerro Vanguardia
Cerro Vanguardia
2,143
853
400.0
12.00
-
-
-
Statistics are shown in imperial units
Advanced
feet
Sampled
Avg. ore body
(total)*
feet
thickness (inches)
Avg. oz/t
Avg. ft.oz/t
Avg. lb/t
Avg. ft.lb/t
SOUTH AFRICA
VAAL RIVER
Kopanang
Vaal reef
VAAL RIVER
Kopanang
Vaal reef
3,624
768
5.59
4.41
2.06
13.98
6.51
Moab Khotsong
Moab Khotsong Vaal reef
Moab Khotsong Vaal reef
6,546
1,234
34.41
1.92
5.50
2.68
7.68
Great Noligwa Vaal reef
506
98
38.46
3.84
12.32
5.14
16.48
WEST WITS
Mponeng
Ventersdorp Contact reef
Mponeng
Ventersdorp Contact reef
5,839
938
24.69
0.91
1.87
-
-
TauTona
TauTona Ventersdorp Contact reef
TauTona Ventersdorp Contact reef
327
20
55.39
0.49
2.28
0.10
0.46
TauTona Carbon Leader reef
2,504
118
14.45
1.66
2.00
0.98
1.18
Savuka Carbon Leader reef
31
26
6.50
2.73
1.48
1.68
0.91
AUSTRALASIA
Sunrise Dam
Sunrise Dam
6,850
2,805
-
0.05
-
-
-
AMERICAS
AngloGold Ashanti Mineração
Mina de Cuiabá
AngloGold Ashanti Mineração
Mina de Cuiabá
12,631
4,877
0.25
0.14
-
-
-
Lamego
3,900
1,352
23.62
0.12
-
-
-
Córrego do Sitio Mina I
6,808
2,097
-
0.12
-
-
-
Córrego do Sitio Mina II
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Serra Grande
Mina III
Mina III
6,598
1,740
-
0.09
-
-
-
Mina Nova
5,585
2,484
-
0.09
-
-
-
Palmeiras
867
642
-
0.06
-
-
-
CVSA
Cerro Vanguardia
Cerro Vanguardia
7,029
2,798
157.48
0.35
-
-
-
* This includes total "on-reef" and "off-reef" development metres
Development Sampling
for the quarter ended 30 September 2016
Sampled
gold
uranium
Development values represent actual results of sampling, no allowances having been made for adjustments necessary in estimating Ore Reserves.
Sampled
gold
uranium
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Administration and corporate
information
ANGLOGOLD
ASHANTI
LIMITED
Registration No. 1944/017354/06
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Share codes:
ISIN: ZAE000043485
JSE: ANG
NYSE: AU
ASX: AGG
GhSE: (Shares) AGA
GhSE: (GhDS) AAD
JSE Sponsor:
Deutsche Securities (SA) Proprietary Limited
Auditors: Ernst & Young Inc.
Offices
Registered and Corporate
76 Rahima Moosa Street
Newtown 2001
(PO Box 62117, Marshalltown 2107)
South Africa
Telephone: +27 11 637 6000
Fax: +27 11 637 6624
Australia
Level 13, St Martins Tower
44 St George's Terrace
Perth, WA 6000
(PO Box Z5046, Perth WA 6831)
Australia
Telephone: +61 8 9425 4602
Fax: +61 8 9425 4662
Ghana
Gold House
Patrice Lumumba Road
(PO Box 2665)
Accra
Ghana
Telephone: +233 303 772190
Fax: +233 303 778155
Directors
Executive
S Venkatakrishnan*
§
(Chief Executive Officer)
KC Ramon
^
(Chief Financial Officer)
Non-Executive
SM Pityana
^
(Chairman)
Prof LW Nkuhlu
^
(Lead Independent Director)
A Garner
#
R Gasant
^
DL Hodgson
^
NP January-Bardill
^
MJ Kirkwood*
M Richter
#
RJ Ruston~
* British
§
Indian
#
American
~ Australian
^
South African
Officers
Executive Vice President – Legal, Commercial and
Governance and Company Secretary:
Governance and Company Secretary:
ME Sanz Perez
Investor Relations Contacts
Stewart Bailey
Telephone: +27 11 637 6031
Mobile: +27 81 032 2563
E-mail: sbailey@anglogoldashanti.com
Fundisa Mgidi
Telephone: +27 11 637 6763
Mobile: +27 82 821 5322
E-mail: fmgidi@anglogoldashanti.com
Sabrina Brockman
Telephone: +1 212 858 7702
Mobile: +1 646 379 2555
E-mail: sbrockman@anglogoldashantina.com
General e-mail enquiries
Investors@anglogoldashanti.com
AngloGold Ashanti website
www.anglogoldashanti.com
Company secretarial e-mail
Companysecretary@anglogoldashanti.com
AngloGold Ashanti posts information that is important to
investors on the main page of its website at
www.anglogoldashanti.com and under the “Investors” tab
on the main page. This information is updated regularly.
Investors should visit this website to obtain important
information about AngloGold Ashanti.
investors on the main page of its website at
www.anglogoldashanti.com and under the “Investors” tab
on the main page. This information is updated regularly.
Investors should visit this website to obtain important
information about AngloGold Ashanti.
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Australia
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South Africa
Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Limited
Ground Floor, 70 Marshall Street
Johannesburg 2001
(PO Box 61051, Marshalltown 2107)
South Africa
Telephone: 0861 100 950 (in SA)
Fax: +27 11 688 5218
Website : queries@computershare.co.za
Australia
Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited
Level 2, 45 St George's Terrace
Perth, WA 6000
(GPO Box D182 Perth, WA 6840)
Australia
Telephone: +61 8 9323 2000
Telephone: 1300 55 2949 (Australia only)
Fax: +61 8 9323 2033
Ghana
NTHC Limited
Martco House
Off Kwame Nkrumah Avenue
PO Box K1A 9563 Airport
Accra
Ghana
Telephone: +233 302 229664
Fax: +233 302 229975
ADR Depositary
BNY Mellon (BoNY)
BNY Shareowner Services
PO Box 30170
College Station, TX 77842-3170
United States of America
Telephone: +1 866-244-4140 (Toll free in USA) or
+1 201 680 6825 (outside USA)
E-mail: shrrelations@cpushareownerservices.com
Website: www.mybnymdr.com
Global BuyDIRECTSM
BoNY maintains a direct share purchase and dividend
reinvestment plan for ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI
Telephone: +1-888-BNY-ADRS
Forward-looking
statements
Certain statements contained in this document, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, those concerning the economic outlook for the gold mining industry,
expectations regarding gold prices, production, total cash costs, all-in sustaining costs, all-in costs, cost savings and other operating results, productivity improvements, growth prospects and
outlook of AngloGold Ashanti’s operations, individually or in the aggregate, including the achievement of project milestones, commencement and completion of commercial operations of
certain of AngloGold Ashanti’s exploration and production projects and the completion of acquisitions, dispositions or joint venture transactions, AngloGold Ashanti’s liquidity and capital
resources and capital expenditures and the outcome and consequence of any potential or pending litigation or regulatory proceedings or environmental health and safety issues, are forward-
looking statements regarding AngloGold Ashanti’s operations, economic performance and financial condition. These forward-looking statements or forecasts involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause AngloGold Ashanti’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. Although AngloGold Ashanti believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are
reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Accordingly, results could differ materially from those set out in the forward-looking statements
as a result of, among other factors, changes in economic, social and political and market conditions, the success of business and operating initiatives, changes in the regulatory environment
and other government actions, including environmental approvals, fluctuations in gold prices and exchange rates, the outcome of pending or future litigation proceedings, and business and
operational risk management. For a discussion of such risk factors, refer to AngloGold Ashanti’s annual reports on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission. These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause AngloGold Ashanti’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on future results. Consequently, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-
looking statements. AngloGold Ashanti undertakes no obligation to update publicly or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the
date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent required by applicable law. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to
AngloGold Ashanti or any person acting on its behalf are qualified by the cautionary statements herein.
Non-GAAP financial measures
This communication may contain certain “Non-GAAP” financial measures. AngloGold Ashanti utilises certain Non-GAAP performance measures and ratios in managing its business. Non-
GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the reported operating results or cash flow from operations or any other measures of performance
prepared in accordance with IFRS. In addition, the presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures other companies may use. AngloGold Ashanti posts
information that is important to investors on the main page of its website at www.anglogoldashanti.com and under the “Investors” tab on the main page. This information is updated
regularly. Investors should visit this website to obtain important information about AngloGold Ashanti.
expectations regarding gold prices, production, total cash costs, all-in sustaining costs, all-in costs, cost savings and other operating results, productivity improvements, growth prospects and
outlook of AngloGold Ashanti’s operations, individually or in the aggregate, including the achievement of project milestones, commencement and completion of commercial operations of
certain of AngloGold Ashanti’s exploration and production projects and the completion of acquisitions, dispositions or joint venture transactions, AngloGold Ashanti’s liquidity and capital
resources and capital expenditures and the outcome and consequence of any potential or pending litigation or regulatory proceedings or environmental health and safety issues, are forward-
looking statements regarding AngloGold Ashanti’s operations, economic performance and financial condition. These forward-looking statements or forecasts involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause AngloGold Ashanti’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. Although AngloGold Ashanti believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are
reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Accordingly, results could differ materially from those set out in the forward-looking statements
as a result of, among other factors, changes in economic, social and political and market conditions, the success of business and operating initiatives, changes in the regulatory environment
and other government actions, including environmental approvals, fluctuations in gold prices and exchange rates, the outcome of pending or future litigation proceedings, and business and
operational risk management. For a discussion of such risk factors, refer to AngloGold Ashanti’s annual reports on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission. These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause AngloGold Ashanti’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on future results. Consequently, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-
looking statements. AngloGold Ashanti undertakes no obligation to update publicly or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the
date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent required by applicable law. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to
AngloGold Ashanti or any person acting on its behalf are qualified by the cautionary statements herein.
Non-GAAP financial measures
This communication may contain certain “Non-GAAP” financial measures. AngloGold Ashanti utilises certain Non-GAAP performance measures and ratios in managing its business. Non-
GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the reported operating results or cash flow from operations or any other measures of performance
prepared in accordance with IFRS. In addition, the presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures other companies may use. AngloGold Ashanti posts
information that is important to investors on the main page of its website at www.anglogoldashanti.com and under the “Investors” tab on the main page. This information is updated
regularly. Investors should visit this website to obtain important information about AngloGold Ashanti.
September 2016 Market update - www.AngloGoldAshanti.com
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Date: November 14, 2016
Date: November 14, 2016
By:
/s/ M E SANZ PEREZ
Name:
M E Sanz Perez
Title:
EVP: Group Legal, Commercial & Governance