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AngloGold Ashanti Limited
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South Africa
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Enclosure: Press release
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AngloGold Ashanti Limited- Market Update Report
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Market update report
for the quarter ended 31 March 2016
Johannesburg, 9 May 2016 - AngloGold Ashanti is pleased to provide an operational update for the quart ended 31 March 2016.
Detailed financial and operational results are provided on a six-monthly basis i.e. at the end of June and December.
Detailed financial and operational results are provided on a six-monthly basis i.e. at the end of June and December.
· Free cash flow was $70m for the quarter, a strong improvement to the free cash outflow of $40m in Q 1 2015
· Production was 861,000 oz at an average total cash cost of $702/oz
· All-in sustaining costs were $860/oz, a 7% improvement year-on-year
· Net debt lower at $2.127bn compared to $2.190bn in the previous quarter
· The outlook for the full year remains unchanged and within previous guidance range
· Production was 861,000 oz at an average total cash cost of $702/oz
· All-in sustaining costs were $860/oz, a 7% improvement year-on-year
· Net debt lower at $2.127bn compared to $2.190bn in the previous quarter
· The outlook for the full year remains unchanged and within previous guidance range
ended
Mar
2016
2016
Q arter
ended
Dec
2015
2015
ended
Mar
2015
2015
Year
ended
Dec
2015
US dollar / Imperial
Operating review
Gold
Gold
Produced from continuing operations
- oz (000)
861
997
928
3,830
Produced from discontinued operations
- oz (000)
-
-
41
117
Produced continuing and discontinued operati ns
- oz (000)
861
997
969
3,947
Sold from continuing operations
- oz (000)
876
1,014
952
3,850
Sold from discontinued operations
- oz (000)
-
-
45
115
Sold continuing and discontinued operations
- oz (000)
876
1,014
997
3,965
Continuing operations
Price received
- $/oz
1,185
1,104
1,217
1,158
All-in sustaining costs
- $/oz
860
860
920
910
All-in costs
- $/oz
924
959
999
1,001
Total cash costs
- $/oz
702
663
734
712
Financial review
Continuing and discontinued operations
Adjusted gross profit
- $m
210
212
209
721
Free cash inflow / (outflow)
- $m
70
160
(40)
141
Net debt
- $m
2,127
2,190
3,150
2,190
Capital expenditure
- $m
128
223
195
857
$ represents US dollar, unless otherwise stated.
Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.
Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.
Forward-lookingstatements
Certain statements contained in this document, other than s atements of historical fact, including, without limitation, those concerning the econ omic outlook for the gold mining industry,
expectations regarding gold prices, production, total cash costs, all-in sustaining costs, all-in costs, co t savings and other operating results, pro ductivity 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 join venture transactions, AngloGold Ashanti’s liquidity and capital
Certain statements contained in this document, other than s atements of historical fact, including, without limitation, those concerning the econ omic outlook for the gold mining industry,
expectations regarding gold prices, production, total cash costs, all-in sustaining costs, all-in costs, co t savings and other operating results, pro ductivity 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 join 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 en vironmental health and safety issues, are
forward-looking statements regarding AngloGold Ashanti’s operations, economic performance and financial condition. These forward-looking st atements or forecas s 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
forward-looking statements regarding AngloGold Ashanti’s operations, economic performance and financial condition. These forward-looking st atements or forecas s 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 reflecte d 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 ffrom 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 ope rating initiatives, changes in the regulatory
environment and other government actions, including environmental approvals, fluctuations in gold prices and exchange rat s, the outcome of pending or future litiga ion proceedings, and
reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Accordingly, results could differ materially ffrom 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 ope rating initiatives, changes in the regulatory
environment and other government actions, including environmental approvals, fluctuations in gold prices and exchange rat s, the outcome of pending or future litiga ion 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 fiiled 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 diff er materially from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on future re ults. 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 s ubsequent written or oral forward-looking
statements attributable to AngloGold Ashanti or any person acting on its behalf are qualified by the cautionary statements herein.
Exchange Commission. These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause AngloGold Ashanti’s actual results to diff er materially from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on future re ults. 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 s ubsequent written or oral forward-looking
statements attributable to AngloGold Ashanti or any person acting on its behalf are qualified by the cautionary statements herein.
The market update report has not been reviewed or reported on by the Company’s external auditors.
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GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the reported operating results or cash flow from operatio ns or any other measures of performance
prepared in accordance with IFRS. In addition, the presentati n of these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures other com panies may use. An loGold Ashanti posts
information that is important to investors on the main page of its website at www.anglogoldashanti.com and under the “Invest rs” tab on the main page. This informatio is updated regularly.
Investors should visit this website to obtain important information about AngloGold Ashanti.
This communication may contain certain “Non-GAAP” financial measures. AngloGold Ashanti utilises certain Non-GAAP pe formance 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 operatio ns or any other measures of performance
prepared in accordance with IFRS. In addition, the presentati n of these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures other com panies may use. An loGold Ashanti posts
information that is important to investors on the main page of its website at www.anglogoldashanti.com and under the “Invest rs” tab on the main page. This informatio is updated regularly.
Investors should visit this website to obtain important information about AngloGold Ashanti.
Quarter 1
March 2016 Market update - www.AngloGoldAshanti.com
2016
FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE REVIEW
First quarter overview
AngloGold Ashanti delivered another consistent operating and financial performance for the first quarter of 2016, with a
further reduction in debt levels, and solid levels of free cash generation despite weaker production in the period. The
result was also achieved despite lower grades, which were offset by tonnage improvements in key areas.
further reduction in debt levels, and solid levels of free cash generation despite weaker production in the period. The
result was also achieved despite lower grades, which were offset by tonnage improvements in key areas.
Free cash flow for the first quarter of the year was $70m, a strong improvement to the free cash outflow of $40m in the
first quarter of 2015. Cash inflow from operating activities was positive at $227m, 19% more than the $190m achieved in
the first quarter of 2015, despite both lower production and a lower gold price received. The strong performance
was due mainly to strong cost management and benefits from weaker local currencies against the US dollar,
principally in South Africa and Brazil. This is lower when compared to the $383m cash inflow from operating
activities recorded in the fourth quarter of 2015, mainly due to working capital movements and lower production.
first quarter of 2015. Cash inflow from operating activities was positive at $227m, 19% more than the $190m achieved in
the first quarter of 2015, despite both lower production and a lower gold price received. The strong performance
was due mainly to strong cost management and benefits from weaker local currencies against the US dollar,
principally in South Africa and Brazil. This is lower when compared to the $383m cash inflow from operating
activities recorded in the fourth quarter of 2015, mainly due to working capital movements and lower production.
Production was 861,000oz at an average total cash cost of $702/oz, compared to 969,000oz at $734/oz in the first
quarter of 2015, which included 41,000oz from the Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) mine, which was sold last year,
and 17,000oz from the Obuasi mine, which has now ceased production. While production from South Africa remained
relatively flat year-on-year at 236,000oz, production from the International operations was lower due to the
a b o v e m e n t i o n e d C C& V s al e a n d cessation of stockpile production from t h e Obuasi mine, as well as lower-grade
production from the Tropicana mine. At Kibali, challenges were encountered whilst ramping up both streams to run on
sulphides as per the design specification, resulting in a drop in recoveries. This was compounded by a bearing failure
on one of the ball mills. Costs improved relative to the first quarter of last year, benefitting from continued traction
from cost saving initiatives and weaker local currencies, which helped offset increases at Tropicana and Kibali.
quarter of 2015, which included 41,000oz from the Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) mine, which was sold last year,
and 17,000oz from the Obuasi mine, which has now ceased production. While production from South Africa remained
relatively flat year-on-year at 236,000oz, production from the International operations was lower due to the
a b o v e m e n t i o n e d C C& V s al e a n d cessation of stockpile production from t h e Obuasi mine, as well as lower-grade
production from the Tropicana mine. At Kibali, challenges were encountered whilst ramping up both streams to run on
sulphides as per the design specification, resulting in a drop in recoveries. This was compounded by a bearing failure
on one of the ball mills. Costs improved relative to the first quarter of last year, benefitting from continued traction
from cost saving initiatives and weaker local currencies, which helped offset increases at Tropicana and Kibali.
“We again generated significant free cash flow despite the lower gold price, which shows the continued success of our
self-help measures to reduce debt by improving margins,” Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan, Chief Executive Officer of
AngloGold Ashanti, said. “Notwithstanding our strong cost performance, we’re redoubling our efforts to ensure we
continue to capture as much margin as possible.”
self-help measures to reduce debt by improving margins,” Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan, Chief Executive Officer of
AngloGold Ashanti, said. “Notwithstanding our strong cost performance, we’re redoubling our efforts to ensure we
continue to capture as much margin as possible.”
All-in sustaining costs (AISC) were $860/oz, a 7% improvement year-on-year, which reflects, among other improvements,
a 4% year-on-year reduction in total cash costs, 18% lower sustaining capital expenditure and a 38% reduction in
corporate and marketing costs. All-in costs were 8% lower at $924/oz.
a 4% year-on-year reduction in total cash costs, 18% lower sustaining capital expenditure and a 38% reduction in
corporate and marketing costs. All-in costs were 8% lower at $924/oz.
Total capital expenditure (including equity accounted entities and discontinued operations) during the first quarter was
$128m, compared with $195m (including $27m for CC&V) in the first quarter of 2015, and $223m in the fourth
quarter of 2015. Of the total capital spent, project capital expenditure during the quarter amounted to $19m. Capital
expenditure at continuing operations is expected to increase, particularly over the next two quarters, with slower-than-
anticipated spending in South Africa in the first quarter of the year, principally due the Easter public holidays resulting
in fewer working days.
$128m, compared with $195m (including $27m for CC&V) in the first quarter of 2015, and $223m in the fourth
quarter of 2015. Of the total capital spent, project capital expenditure during the quarter amounted to $19m. Capital
expenditure at continuing operations is expected to increase, particularly over the next two quarters, with slower-than-
anticipated spending in South Africa in the first quarter of the year, principally due the Easter public holidays resulting
in fewer working days.
Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Adjusted EBITDA) were $378m, compared with
$402m in the first quarter of 2015, mainly due to lower earnings as a result of a 3% decline in the realised gold price
from $1,217/oz to $1,185/oz and an 8% reduction in ounces sold over this period. Adjusted EBITDA for the previous
quarter was $388m.
$402m in the first quarter of 2015, mainly due to lower earnings as a result of a 3% decline in the realised gold price
from $1,217/oz to $1,185/oz and an 8% reduction in ounces sold over this period. Adjusted EBITDA for the previous
quarter was $388m.
At the end of the first quarter of 2016, net debt was lower at $2.127bn compared to $2.190bn in the previous quarter
and $3.150bn for the same quarter a year ago mainly due to the generation of free cash flow, the proceeds from the
sale of CC&V completed in August 2015, and the subsequent partial tender offer for the 8.5% high yield bonds due in
2020. This reduction in debt has resulted in a net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.47 times, compared with 2.02
times at the end of March 2015. Accordingly, debt levels remain well below the covenant of net debt to Adjusted
EBITDA of 3.5 times under our revolving credit agreements.
and $3.150bn for the same quarter a year ago mainly due to the generation of free cash flow, the proceeds from the
sale of CC&V completed in August 2015, and the subsequent partial tender offer for the 8.5% high yield bonds due in
2020. This reduction in debt has resulted in a net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.47 times, compared with 2.02
times at the end of March 2015. Accordingly, debt levels remain well below the covenant of net debt to Adjusted
EBITDA of 3.5 times under our revolving credit agreements.
The outlook for the full year remains unchanged as follows:
· Production between 3.6Moz to 3.8Moz
· Total cash costs between $680/oz and $720/oz and
· All-in sustaining costs between $900/oz and $960/oz,
· Total cash costs between $680/oz and $720/oz and
· All-in sustaining costs between $900/oz and $960/oz,
assuming average exchange rates against the US dollar of 15.00 (Rand), 4.00 (Brazil Real), 0.70 (Aus$) and
14.90 (Argentina Peso), with oil at $35/bl average for the year, based on market expectations. The impact of the
Savuka section of Tau Tona seismic event on 29 April 2016, is still being evaluated and assessed.
14.90 (Argentina Peso), with oil at $35/bl average for the year, based on market expectations. The impact of the
Savuka section of Tau Tona seismic event on 29 April 2016, is still being evaluated and assessed.
Capital expenditure is anticipated to be between $790m and $850m. Corporate and marketing costs are estimated to
be between $75m and $90m, and expensed exploration and study costs ( including equity accounted investments)
are estimated to be $130m to $150m. Depreciation and amortisation is forecast at $820m and interest and finance
costs are expected to be $190m (income statement) and $175m (cash flow statement).
be between $75m and $90m, and expensed exploration and study costs ( including equity accounted investments)
are estimated to be $130m to $150m. Depreciation and amortisation is forecast at $820m and interest and finance
costs are expected to be $190m (income statement) and $175m (cash flow statement).
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Safety update
Regrettably, there was a fatality at TauTona mine during the quarter. Section 54 safety stoppages, whereby the entire
operation is shutdown to remediate safety concern, continued to be a source of disruption in South Africa. AngloGold
Ashanti continues to engage with the regulator to find an outcome that will help make further improvements in safety in the
most sustainable and practical way possible.
operation is shutdown to remediate safety concern, continued to be a source of disruption in South Africa. AngloGold
Ashanti continues to engage with the regulator to find an outcome that will help make further improvements in safety in the
most sustainable and practical way possible.
Subsequent to the quarter end, on 29 April 2016, regrettably there were two fatalities at the Savuka section of Tau Tona
following a series of seismic events.
following a series of seismic events.
There were some notable safety successes, including both Mponeng and the Vaal River operations each reaching one-
million shifts without a fatality, whilst our Continental Africa recorded not a single lost-time injury in the three months
through March. Both Continental Africa and the Americas recorded significant safety gains, with AIFR better by 72% and
36% respectively, compared with the end of last year.
million shifts without a fatality, whilst our Continental Africa recorded not a single lost-time injury in the three months
through March. Both Continental Africa and the Americas recorded significant safety gains, with AIFR better by 72% and
36% respectively, compared with the end of last year.
The all-injury frequency rate was at 8.44 per million hours worked, compared with 7.66 in the same quarter last year.
Operating highlights
The South Africa region produced 236,000oz at a total cash cost of $786/oz for the quarter ended March 2016 compared
to 239,000oz at a total cash cost of $911/oz for the quarter ended March 2015. Production for the quarter was adversely
impacted by a slow start up post the Christmas holidays, the Easter long weekend which fell in March this year, and
ongoing safety-related stoppages across all operations which continue to affect production. Mponeng showed a strong
recovery, with production up by more than a third to 59,000oz, and all-in sustaining costs down 28% to $930/oz.
to 239,000oz at a total cash cost of $911/oz for the quarter ended March 2015. Production for the quarter was adversely
impacted by a slow start up post the Christmas holidays, the Easter long weekend which fell in March this year, and
ongoing safety-related stoppages across all operations which continue to affect production. Mponeng showed a strong
recovery, with production up by more than a third to 59,000oz, and all-in sustaining costs down 28% to $930/oz.
Seismic activity and a fatality at the TauTona mine also had a negative impact on production during the quarter, resulting
in the need to modify secondary support standards of all development ends. The mine, however, has now resumed
normal operations.
in the need to modify secondary support standards of all development ends. The mine, however, has now resumed
normal operations.
South Africa’s total cash cost was down 14% compared to the same quarter last year, benefitting from the weaker
exchange rate despite lower volumes, higher wages and power prices and re-instatement of Moab Khotsong employees
(who are part of the Association of Mining Construction Union (AMCU)) following the Labour Court ruling at the end of last
year.
exchange rate despite lower volumes, higher wages and power prices and re-instatement of Moab Khotsong employees
(who are part of the Association of Mining Construction Union (AMCU)) following the Labour Court ruling at the end of last
year.
The Continental Africa region produced 305,000oz at a total cash cost of $719/oz for the quarter ended March 2016
compared to 351,000oz at a total cash cost of $714/oz for the quarter ended March 2015. At Kibali, the plan to ramp up
treatment of harder sulphide ore saw challenges resulting in lower recovered grades and production. Morila’s production
was 14,000oz lower in line with the mine plan. The Obuasi mine produced 16,000oz less year-on-year given the
conclusion of production from stockpiled material. Despite lower production, the region saw strong cost management due
to ongoing initiatives targeted at maintaining or lowering direct operating costs and input costs, particularly fuel.
compared to 351,000oz at a total cash cost of $714/oz for the quarter ended March 2015. At Kibali, the plan to ramp up
treatment of harder sulphide ore saw challenges resulting in lower recovered grades and production. Morila’s production
was 14,000oz lower in line with the mine plan. The Obuasi mine produced 16,000oz less year-on-year given the
conclusion of production from stockpiled material. Despite lower production, the region saw strong cost management due
to ongoing initiatives targeted at maintaining or lowering direct operating costs and input costs, particularly fuel.
The Americas region produced 196,000oz at a total cash cost of $516/oz for the quarter ended March 2016 compared to
195,000oz at a total cash cost of $603/oz for the quarter ended March 2015. The region delivered a solid performance as
a result of a marginal increased contribution from Brazil while Argentina production remained stable.
195,000oz at a total cash cost of $603/oz for the quarter ended March 2015. The region delivered a solid performance as
a result of a marginal increased contribution from Brazil while Argentina production remained stable.
Brazil’s production increase was mainly driven by a 6% improvement in output from the Serra Grande mine compared to
the same quarter last year, due to both higher tonnage and feed grade from mining high grade blocks at Mina III and
Pequisão. At Mineração, Córrego do Sítio delivered stable performance from both the oxide and sulphide operations,
while Cuiabá mine was affected due to delayed access to certain high grade stopes at Serrotinho L7, given geo-technical
and ground support issues. These are being addressed and we expect to catch up and recover lost production in coming
quarters.
the same quarter last year, due to both higher tonnage and feed grade from mining high grade blocks at Mina III and
Pequisão. At Mineração, Córrego do Sítio delivered stable performance from both the oxide and sulphide operations,
while Cuiabá mine was affected due to delayed access to certain high grade stopes at Serrotinho L7, given geo-technical
and ground support issues. These are being addressed and we expect to catch up and recover lost production in coming
quarters.
Americas’ total cash cost was down 14% compared to the same quarter last year driven by continued strong cost
management and saving initiatives and the depreciation of the local currencies against the US dollar, despite
unfavourable inventory movements and inflationary pressure. In Argentina, costs were also favourably impacted by export
benefits (reimbursement from the Government for exports channeled through Patagonia ports) and higher by-product
sold, partially offset by salary increases in February as agreed with the union, the union strike in January and higher heap
leaching costs and higher amortisation from stripping assets.
management and saving initiatives and the depreciation of the local currencies against the US dollar, despite
unfavourable inventory movements and inflationary pressure. In Argentina, costs were also favourably impacted by export
benefits (reimbursement from the Government for exports channeled through Patagonia ports) and higher by-product
sold, partially offset by salary increases in February as agreed with the union, the union strike in January and higher heap
leaching costs and higher amortisation from stripping assets.
In Australia, production was 124,000oz at a total cash cost of $814/oz for the quarter ended March 2016 compared to
143,000oz at a total cash cost of $679/oz for the quarter ended March 2015. Australia’s total cash cost increased by 20%
compared to the same quarter last year mainly due to lower production as well as movements in stockpiles inventory.
143,000oz at a total cash cost of $679/oz for the quarter ended March 2015. Australia’s total cash cost increased by 20%
compared to the same quarter last year mainly due to lower production as well as movements in stockpiles inventory.
Tropicana’s lower production during the quarter was due to a 21% decrease in the head grade, consistent with the mine
plan and the mine’s grade streaming strategy. Production was also impacted by mining schedule delays, which
contributed to lower head grades from the Havana pit with some benches deferred to the second quarter. In addition, it is
expected that approximately 300,000t of stockpiled ore will be used in coming quarters to supplement the mill feed while
the waste stripping of the Tropicana Pit cutback is being carried out.
plan and the mine’s grade streaming strategy. Production was also impacted by mining schedule delays, which
contributed to lower head grades from the Havana pit with some benches deferred to the second quarter. In addition, it is
expected that approximately 300,000t of stockpiled ore will be used in coming quarters to supplement the mill feed while
the waste stripping of the Tropicana Pit cutback is being carried out.
At Sunrise Dam, costs were favourably impacted by inventory movement and higher production, while at Tropicana
stockpile inventory movements accounted for $120/oz, consistent with the mine plan.
stockpile inventory movements accounted for $120/oz, consistent with the mine plan.
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Operations at a glance
for the quarters ended 31 March 2016, 31 December 2015 and 31 March 2015
Mar 2016
Dec 2015
Mar 2015
Mar 2016
Dec 2015
Mar 2015
Mar 2016
Dec 2015
Mar 2015
Mar 2016
Dec 2015
Mar 2015
Mar 2016
Dec 2015
Mar 2015
Mar 2016
Dec 2015
Mar 2015
Mar 2016
Dec 2015
Mar 2015
SOUTH AFRICA
236
252
239
769
848
739
9,173
8,478
8,146
-
-
-
7.56
7.35
7.85
0.16
0.18
0.19
-
-
-
Vaal River Operations
90
87
94
360
422
384
-
-
-
-
-
-
7.76
6.41
7.57
-
-
-
-
-
-
Kopanang
22
28
29
133
175
168
-
-
-
-
-
-
5.22
4.95
5.44
-
-
-
-
-
-
Moab
68
59
64
227
247
217
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.25
7.45
9.22
-
-
-
-
-
-
West Wits Operations
97
113
93
385
415
344
-
-
-
-
-
-
7.82
8.51
8.41
-
-
-
-
-
-
Mponeng
59
61
44
243
239
151
-
-
-
-
-
-
7.47
8.03
9.07
-
-
-
-
-
-
TauTona
38
52
49
142
176
193
-
-
-
-
-
-
8.43
9.17
7.89
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total Surface Operations
47
49
50
-
-
-
9,173
8,478
8,146
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.16
0.18
0.19
-
-
-
First Uranium SA
24
23
24
-
-
-
6,747
6,152
5,953
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.11
0.12
0.12
-
-
-
Surface Operations
23
26
27
-
-
-
2,427
2,326
2,193
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.29
0.34
0.38
-
-
-
Other
2
3
2
23
12
11
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
625
745
688
1,536
1,626
1,398
-
130
237
8,199
8,692
7,732
3.53
3.91
4.12
-
1.89
1.53
1.65
1.85
1.92
CONTINENTAL AFRICA
305
366
351
-
-
-
-
130
237
6,471
6,978
5,974
-
-
-
-
1.89
1.53
1.46
1.60
1.74
DRC
Kibali - Attr. 45%
59
69
73
-
-
-
-
-
-
738
776
716
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.48
2.78
3.16
Ghana
Iduapriem
46
56
40
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,217
1,255
1,024
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.16
1.39
1.21
Obuasi
1
8
17
-
-
-
-
130
237
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.89
1.53
-
-
-
Guinea
Siguiri - Attr. 85%
62
71
64
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,460
2,657
2,328
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.78
0.83
0.85
Mali
Morila - Attr. 40%
6
7
20
-
-
-
-
-
-
308
327
287
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.65
0.66
2.21
Sadiola - Attr. 41%
19
16
19
-
-
-
-
-
-
482
561
471
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.23
0.88
1.25
Tanzania
Geita
113
139
118
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,267
1,403
1,147
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.76
3.09
3.20
Non-controlling interests,
exploration and other
exploration and other
AUSTRALASIA
124
144
143
638
672
519
-
-
-
1,525
1,468
1,526
1.71
1.70
2.56
-
-
-
1.82
2.28
2.03
Australia
Sunrise Dam
54
50
57
638
672
519
-
-
-
384
332
444
1.71
1.70
2.56
-
-
-
1.53
1.29
0.96
Tropicana - Attr. 70%
70
94
86
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,141
1,136
1,082
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.92
2.57
2.47
Exploration and other
AMERICAS
196
235
195
897
954
879
-
-
-
203
246
232
4.83
5.48
4.83
-
-
-
6.45
6.41
5.82
Argentina
Cerro Vanguardia - Attr. 92.50%
65
72
65
80
64
64
-
-
-
168
213
195
7.15
8.75
5.82
-
-
-
7.33
6.99
6.57
Brazil
AngloGold Ashanti Mineração
98
117
99
526
594
530
-
-
-
-
-
-
5.37
5.60
5.61
-
-
-
-
-
-
Serra Grande
33
46
31
291
296
285
-
-
-
35
32
38
3.20
4.51
3.16
-
-
-
2.24
2.56
1.88
Non-controlling interests,
exploration and other
exploration and other
Continuing operations
861
997
928
2,304
2,474
2,137
9,173
8,608
8,382
8,199
8,692
7,732
4.88
5.09
5.41
0.16
0.20
0.23
1.65
1.85
1.92
Discontinued operations
Cripple Creek & Victor
-
-
41
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
48
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.16
Total
861
997
969
2,304
2,474
2,137
9,173
8,608
8,382
8,199
8,692
7,780
4.88
5.09
5.41
0.16
0.20
0.23
1.65
1.85
1.92
Surface Recoverd grade
g/tonne
Open-pit Recoverd grade
g/tonne
Production
oz (000)
Underground milled / treated
000 tonnes
Surface milled / treated
000 tonnes
Open-pit treated
000 tonnes
Underground Recoverd grade
g/tonne
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Mar 2016
Dec 2015
Mar 2015
Mar 2016
Dec 2015
Mar 2015
Mar 2016
Dec 2015
Mar 2015
Mar 2016
Dec 2015
Mar 2015
Mar 2016
Dec 2015
Mar 2015
Mar 2016
Dec 2015
Mar 2015
SOUTH AFRICA
786
776
911
919
988
1,095
22
25
26
5
24
10
5
6
8
42
34
11
Vaal River Operations
786
777
868
925
1,041
1,062
9
11
11
1
7
3
-
-
1
15
9
8
Kopanang
1,205
908
1,055
1,387
1,142
1,266
3
3
4
-
2
1
-
-
-
(7)
(1)
(4)
Moab
647
714
782
772
993
969
6
8
7
1
5
2
-
-
1
21
10
11
West Wits Operations
813
759
977
984
958
1,202
13
14
15
2
7
3
5
6
7
15
16
(5)
Mponeng
726
722
1,000
930
959
1,307
9
10
10
2
4
2
5
6
7
13
9
(5)
TauTona
947
802
957
1,066
957
1,106
3
4
5
1
4
1
-
-
-
2
7
1
Total Surface Operations
730
815
868
750
893
945
-
-
-
1
5
3
-
-
-
13
9
7
First Uranium SA
609
728
852
643
754
1,000
-
-
-
1
2
2
-
-
-
6
4
(1)
Surface Operations
857
893
882
862
1,017
895
-
-
-
-
3
-
-
-
-
7
5
8
Other
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
3
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
674
619
676
822
786
836
30
25
26
51
104
68
14
38
31
175
185
235
CONTINENTAL AFRICA
719
676
714
815
813
839
4
-
-
27
58
33
14
38
31
75
77
117
DRC
Kibali - Attr. 45%
774
603
630
830
669
623
4
-
-
1
1
-
9
34
28
4
5
25
Ghana
Iduapriem
992
897
1,046
981
972
1,182
-
-
-
-
6
5
-
-
-
6
2
-
Obuasi
443
1,607
628
715
684
966
-
-
-
-
1
-
4
5
5
(3)
4
7
Guinea
Siguiri - Attr. 85%
746
788
887
819
957
991
-
-
-
6
13
4
1
-
-
23
16
15
Mali
Morila - Attr. 40%
926
1,082
535
1,056
1,114
614
-
-
-
-
1
1
-
-
-
-
(2)
8
Sadiola - Attr. 41%
772
921
876
805
1,104
912
-
-
-
-
3
-
-
-
(2)
5
1
5
Tanzania
Geita
548
465
579
722
715
775
-
-
-
19
33
22
-
-
-
38
48
55
Non-controlling interests,
exploration and other
exploration and other
-
-
-
1
-
1
-
-
-
4
2
3
AUSTRALASIA
814
685
679
994
864
842
4
4
1
13
14
19
-
-
-
25
31
47
Australia
Sunrise Dam
840
969
970
985
1,103
1,095
4
4
1
3
3
4
-
-
-
12
2
6
Tropicana - Attr. 70%
728
512
422
900
693
584
-
-
-
11
11
15
-
-
-
19
33
48
Exploration and other
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(5)
(4)
(7)
AMERICAS
516
490
603
723
684
820
22
22
24
11
32
16
-
-
-
75
77
71
Argentina
Cerro Vanguardia - Attr. 92.50%
509
589
651
650
778
916
5
6
6
-
10
9
-
-
-
30
19
23
Brazil
AngloGold Ashanti Mineração
485
432
548
702
647
716
11
12
12
7
15
6
-
-
-
36
47
42
Serra Grande
565
435
680
874
587
962
6
3
7
4
6
1
-
-
-
9
13
4
Non-controlling interests,
exploration and other
exploration and other
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
(1)
2
Continuing operations
702
663
734
860
860
920
52
50
52
57
128
78
19
44
38
Discontinued operations
Cripple Creek & Victor
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
-
24
OTHER
1
(3)
1
Total
52
50
52
57
128
81
19
44
62
218
216
247
Equity accounted investments included above
(8)
(4)
(38)
AngloGold Ashanti
210
212
209
Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.
Adjusted 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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Development Sampling
for the quarter ended 31 March 2016
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
SOUTHERN AFRICA
VAAL RIVER
Kopanang
Vaal reef
VAAL RIVER
Kopanang
Vaal reef
1,695
234
18.0
84.50
1,521
3.91
71
Moab Khotsong
Moab Khotsong Vaal reef
Moab Khotsong Vaal reef
1,909
182
68.3
34.55
2,360
1.03
68
WEST WITS
Mponeng
Ventersdorp Contact reef
Mponeng
Ventersdorp Contact reef
1,465
194
83.6
16.52
1,381
-
-
TauTona
TauTona Carbon Leader reef
TauTona Carbon Leader reef
622
34
140.6
9.64
1,355
-
-
AUSTRALASIA
Sunrise Dam
Sunrise Dam
1,738
674
-
1.68
-
-
-
SOUTH AMERICA
AngloGold Ashanti Mineração
Mina de Cuiabá
AngloGold Ashanti Mineração
Mina de Cuiabá
1,257
1,517
0.6
7.15
-
-
-
Córrego do Sitio Mina I
649
73
60.0
5.67
-
-
-
Córrego do Sitio Mina II
2,039
729
-
5.50
-
-
-
Lamego
6
6
-
7.15
-
-
-
Serra Grande
Mina III
Mina III
764
609
100.0
2.54
-
-
-
Mina Nova
1,054
1,036
-
3.05
-
-
-
CVSA
Cerro Vanguardia
Cerro Vanguardia
549
545
400.0
8.35
-
-
-
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
SOUTHERN AFRICA
VAAL RIVER
Kopanang
Vaal reef
VAAL RIVER
Kopanang
Vaal reef
5,560
768
7.09
2.46
1.46
7.82
4.62
Moab Khotsong
Moab Khotsong Vaal reef
Moab Khotsong Vaal reef
6,262
597
26.89
1.01
2.26
2.06
4.62
WEST WITS
Mponeng
Ventersdorp Contact reef
Mponeng
Ventersdorp Contact reef
4,805
636
32.91
0.48
1.32
-
-
TauTona
TauTona Carbon Leader reef
TauTona Carbon Leader reef
2,042
112
55.35
0.28
1.30
-
-
AUSTRALASIA
Sunrise Dam
Sunrise Dam
5,702
2,211
-
0.05
-
-
-
SOUTH AMERICA
AngloGold Ashanti Mineração
Mina de Cuiabá
AngloGold Ashanti Mineração
Mina de Cuiabá
4,123
4,976
0.24
0.21
-
-
-
Córrego do Sitio Mina I
2,129
240
23.62
0.17
-
-
-
Córrego do Sitio Mina II
6,690
2,392
-
0.16
-
-
-
Lamego
21
21
-
0.21
-
-
-
Serra Grande
Mina III
Mina III
2,507
1,998
39.37
0.07
-
-
-
Mina Nova
3,458
3,398
-
0.09
-
-
-
CVSA
Cerro Vanguardia
Cerro Vanguardia
1,801
1,788
157.48
0.24
-
-
-
* This includes total "on-reef" and "off-reef" development metres
gold
uranium
Development values represent actual results of sampling, no allowances having been made for adjustments necessary in estimating ore reserves.
Sampled
gold
uranium
Sampled
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OLD
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Bridgwater Road
Bristol BS99 6ZY
England
Telephone:
Computershare Investor Services PLC
The Pavilions
Bridgwater Road
Bristol BS99 6ZY
England
Telephone:
+44 (0) 870 702 0000
Fax:
+44 (0) 870 703 6119
March 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.
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Date: June 13, 2016
Date: June 13, 2016
By:
/s/ M E SANZ PEREZ________
Name:
M E Sanz Perez
Title:
EVP: Group Legal, Commercial & Governance