Form 6-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Report on Form 6-K dated February 22, 2016

This Report on Form 6-K shall be incorporated by reference in

our Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-10990 and 333-113789) as amended, to the extent not

superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed by us under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934, in each case as amended

Commission file number: 1-14846

 

 

        AngloGold Ashanti Limited        

(Name of Registrant)

76 Rahima Moosa Street

Newtown, Johannesburg, 2001

(P O Box 62117, Marshalltown, 2107)

South Africa

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F: x        Form 40-F:  q

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Yes: q        No:  x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

Yes: q         No:  x

 

Enclosures:

  

Unaudited condensed financial statements as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 and for each of the three months and year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, prepared in accordance with IFRS, and related management’s discussion.


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Report

for the quarter and year ended 31 December 2015

Full Year

v  

Production of 3.947Moz

v  

Corporate costs $78m down 15% from $92m in 2014

v  

Capital expenditure of $857m, down 29% from $1.2bn in 2014

v  

Net debt reduced 30% year-on-year to $2,190m, due to self-help measures

Fourth Quarter

v  

Strong production of 997,000oz

 

                    Quarter              Year  
          

        ended

Dec

2015

    

        ended
Sep

2015

    

        ended
Dec

2014*

    

        ended
Dec

2015

    

        ended
Dec

2014*

 
            US dollar / Imperial  
Operating review                    

Gold

                   

Produced from continuing operations

   - oz (000)      997         955         1,102         3,830         4,225   

Produced from discontinued operations

   - oz (000)      -         19         54         117         211   

Produced continuing and discontinued operations

   - oz (000)      997         974         1,156         3,947         4,436   

Sold from continuing operations

   - oz (000)      1,014         933         1,117         3,850         4,248   

Sold from discontinued operations

   - oz (000)      -         21         55         115         210   

Sold continuing and discontinued operations

   - oz (000)      1,014         954         1,172         3,965         4,458   
   
Continuing operations                    

Price received 1

   - $/oz      1,104         1,123         1,202         1,158         1,264   

All-in sustaining costs 2

   - $/oz      860         937         1,005         910         1,020   

All-in costs 2

   - $/oz      959         1,024         1,099         1,001         1,114   

Total cash costs 3

   - $/oz      663         735         715         712         785   
   

Financial review

                   

Gold income

   - $m      1,024         946         1,212         4,015         4,952   

Cost of sales

   - $m      (812)         (830)         (999)         (3,294)         (3,972)   

Total cash costs 3

   - $m      606         640         722         2,493         3,071   

Production costs4

   - $m      577         654         762         2,494         3,161   

Gross profit

   - $m      208         115         218         714         993   
   
Continuing and discontinued operations                    

Profit (loss) attributable to equity shareholders

   - $m      65         (6)         (58)         (85)         (58)   
     - cents/share      16         (1)         (14)         (20)         (14)   

Headline earnings (loss)

   - $m      53         3         (71)         (73)         (79)   
     - cents/share      13         1         (17)         (18)         (19)   

Net cash flow from operating activities

   - $m      383         243         213         1,139         1,220   

Capital expenditure

   - $m      223         207         363         857         1,209   

 

* Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) has been disclosed as a discontinued operation and the 2014 comparative results have been restated.

 

  Notes:

  

1.

  

Refer to note A “Non-GAAP disclosure” for the definition.

  
  

2.

  

Refer to note B “Non-GAAP disclosure” for the definition.

  
  

3.

  

Refer to note C “Non-GAAP disclosure” for the definition.

  

$ represents US dollar, unless otherwise stated.

  

4.

  

Refer to note 3 of notes for the quarter and year ended 31 December 2015.

  

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

  

5.

  

Refer to note 10 of notes for the quarter and year ended 31 December 2015.

  

 

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Published : 22 February 2016

Quarter 4 2015


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, return on equity, 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 and forecasts 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.

 

 

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Operations at a glance

for the quarter ended 31 December 2015

 

     

 

Production *

 

    All-in sustaining costs1 *             Total cash costs 2 *  
      oz (000)     

 

Year-on

-year

% Variance 3

    Qtr on Qtr
% Variance 4
    $/oz      Year-on-year
% Variance 3
    Qtr on Qtr
% Variance 4
    $/oz      Year-on-year
% Variance 3
    Qtr on Qtr
% Variance 4
 
         

 

SOUTH AFRICA

 

     252         (16     -        988         (10     (16     776         (7     (19

Vaal River Operations

 

     87         (30     (6     1,041         1        (11     777         1        (19

 Kopanang

 

     28         (15     -        1,142         (14     (17     908         (10     (22

 Moab

 

     59         (34     (11     993         8        (8     714         4        (18

West Wits Operations

 

     113         (5     5        958         (15     (20     759         (12     (20

 Mponeng

 

     61         9        13        959         (25     (25     722         (24     (25

 TauTona

 

     52         (17     (4     957         (4     (13     802         1        (14

Total Surface Operations

 

     49         (13     2        893         (20     (18     815         (8     (17

 First Uranium SA

 

     23         (4     5        754         (42     (33     728         (19     (25

 Surface Operations

 

     26         (19     -        1,017         5        (3     893         3        (10

Other

 

     3         200        (25     -         -        -        -         -        -   
         

INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

 

     745         (7     6        786         (17     (5     619         (9     (6

CONTINENTAL AFRICA

 

     366         (13     5        813         (10     (2     676         (2     (2

 DRC

 

                       

  Kibali - Attr. 45% 6

 

     69         (14     (4     669         26        (1     603         10        (8

 Ghana

 

                       

 Iduapriem

 

     56         40        14        972         (22     5        897         (8     (13

 Obuasi

 

     8         (83     (38     684         (53     (52     1,607         61        74   

Guinea

 

                       

 Siguiri - Attr. 85%

 

     71         4        37        957         (2     (3     788         (11     (8

Mali

 

                       

 Morila - Attr. 40% 5

 

     7         (53     -        1,114         19        5        1,082         11        15   

 Sadiola - Attr. 41% 5

 

     16         (24     (6     1,104         5        50        921         (2     36   

 Yatela - Attr. 40% 5

 

     -         (100     -        -         (100     -        -         (100     -   

Tanzania

 

                       

 Geita

 

     139         (3     1        715         (5     (4     465         8        (4

 Non-controlling interests, exploration and other

 

                       
         

AUSTRALASIA

 

     144         (8     7        864         (13     (2     685         (6     (5

Australia

 

                       

 Sunrise Dam

 

     50         (18     (2     1,103         (8     (3     969         (11     (3

 Tropicana - Attr. 70%

 

     94         (2     13        693         (16     3        512         6        2   

 Exploration and other

 

                       
         

AMERICAS

     235         4        7        684         (31     (16     490         (22     (14

 

Argentina

                       

 

 Cerro Vanguardia - Attr. 92.50%

     72         13        1        778         (26     (13     589         (24     (7

 

Brazil

                       

 

 AngloGold Ashanti Mineração

     117         (3     (5     647         (33     (7     432         (24     (11

 

 Serra Grande

     46         10        84        587         (38     (46     435         (24     (46

Continuing operations

     997         (10     4        860         (14     (8     663         (7     (10

 

Discontinued operations

                       

Cripple Creek & Victor

     -         (100     (100                
                                           

Total

     997         (14     2                   
                                                                             
                     

* Cripple Creek has been disclosed as a discontinued operation and the comparative results have been restated.

1 Refer to note B under “Non-GAAP disclosure” for definition

2 Refer to note C under “Non-GAAP disclosure” for definition

3 Variance December 2015 quarter on December 2014 quarter—increase (decrease).

4 Variance December 2015 quarter on September 2015 quarter—increase (decrease).

5 Equity accounted joint ventures.

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

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Financial and Operating Report

FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE REVIEW

FULL YEAR REVIEW

AngloGold Ashanti delivered a solid operating and financial performance for 2015 as it delivered on its ‘self-help’ measures to reduce debt from internally generated cash flows. The results for the fourth quarter and full year 2015 show the combination of a strong ongoing focus on cost and capital discipline, as well as the operational leverage the company has to weaker currencies and lower oil prices.

Cash inflows from operating activities of $1,139m for the year ended 31 December 2015 were only 7% lower than the $1,220m achieved in the prior year, despite an 8% decrease in gold price received and an 11% decrease in production (including discontinued operations).

Borrowings decreased by 26% to $2.74bn from $3.72bn at the end of 2014 and net debt fell by 30% to $2.19bn from $3.13bn at the end of 2014, aided by the sale of CC&V for $819m, as well as tight cost management, which saw full year all-in sustaining costs (AISC) improve by 11% to $910/oz and cost of sales decrease by 17% to $3,294m.

“We’ve again shown consistency in hitting our production guidance, beating cost estimates, delivering free cash flow and delivering a sharp reduction in net debt levels,” Chief Executive Officer Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan said. “We achieved all of that despite lower gold prices.”

The 11% decrease in production over 2014 levels to 3.95Moz (including discontinued operations), was due in part to lower output from South Africa following safety related disruptions, the sale of CC&V on 3 August 2015 and the transition of Obuasi to limited operations at the end of 2014. The 11% year-on-year improvement in AISC reflects an especially strong delivery from the International Operations which saw their AISC fall by more than 16% to $822/oz. Geita was once again a standout performer in Continental Africa, with AISC of $717/oz, whilst the American operations as a whole had AISC of $792/oz, benefiting from strong fundamental performances combined with a tailwind from weakening currencies, particularly in Brazil. The South African operations struggled due to a combination of lower grades and several safety-related disruptions during the year which resulted in a drop in production to 1.004Moz from 1.22Moz in 2014. The South African operations reported AISC of $1,088/oz, $24/oz or 2% higher than the previous year, reflecting the weaker operating performance which was only partially offset by the weaker Rand.

The company’s cost performance reflected improvements in several key areas including direct operating costs, corporate overheads, exploration expenses and capital expenditure. The Project 500 initiative, launched in mid-2013 to save $500m in direct operating costs over 18 months, has surpassed that target and has now been embedded in the International Operations as an ongoing business improvement initiative. The Project 500 team is in the beginning phases of implementing a range of efficiency initiatives at the South African operations in 2016.

Capital expenditure of $857m represented a 29% decrease compared to $1.2bn in the prior year. This reduction was partially due to favourable exchange rate movements in South Africa, Brazil, Argentina and Australia, as well as planning and design changes at certain sites and fundamental cost savings. Total cash costs of $712/oz improved 9% compared to $785/oz recorded in 2014. Corporate and marketing costs of $78m were 15% lower year-on-year, while exploration and evaluation costs of $132m were 7% lower year-on-year.

The net loss attributable to equity shareholders for the year was $85m compared with a loss of $58m a year earlier.

Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (adjusted EBITDA) was $1,472m, compared to $1,616m in 2014 reflecting the lower production and average price received. Net debt to adjusted EBITDA levels ended the year at 1.49 times, lower than the 1.94 times recorded at the end of 2014, highlighting the success of the deleveraging efforts.

Liquidity remains strong, with $800m available on the US dollar revolving credit facility (RCF), along with A$365m undrawn on the Australian dollar RCF, approximately R2.4bn available from its South African RCF and cash and cash equivalents of $484m as at 31 December 2015.

SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Safety remains the most pressing challenge for our South African operations, particularly following a regression in performance after a strong record in 2014. Eleven of our colleagues lost their lives in the workplace during 2015, from six the previous year. Significant effort is being expended to not only understand the cause of each of these incidents, but also the root cause of other high potential incidents that could have resulted in fatalities. There has been some success in this regard, with the all-injury frequency rate, the broadest measure of workplace safety, improving to 7.18 per million hours worked, from 7.36 the previous year. In addition, reportable environmental incidents were the lowest recorded in the company’s history and the company continues to invest considerable resources to maintain and improve relationships with host communities and governments.

 

     3    


FOURTH-QUARTER REVIEW

The fourth quarter of 2015 saw a robust operating and financial performance, with the continued focus on fundamental cost management aided by weakening currencies across key jurisdictions.

Net cash inflows from operating activities of $383m represented an 80% increase compared to the $213m generated in the fourth quarter of 2014, with strong cost control across all metrics helping offset the weaker gold price. The successful tender offer for the high- yield bond in September, undertaken to repay part of the 8.5% bonds due 2020 ahead of schedule, resulted in a 28% decrease in finance costs year-on-year from $61m in the fourth quarter of 2014, to $44m in the period under review.

Gold income decreased by $188m from $1,212m in the quarter ended 31 December 2014 to $1,024m in the corresponding period of 2015, representing a 16% decrease year-on-year. The decrease was due to a $98/oz, or 8%, decrease in the gold price received from $1,202/oz for the quarter ended 31 December 2014 to $1,104/oz for the corresponding period in 2015 and a 158,000oz, or 13%, decrease in gold sold from 1,172,000oz for the quarter ended 31 December 2014 to 1,014,000oz for the same period in 2015 due mainly to a decrease in production in South Africa, Continental Africa and Australia.

Production costs decreased by $185m from $762m in the quarter ended 31 December 2014 to $577m in the quarter ended 31 December 2015, representing a 24% decrease. The decrease was mainly due to a reduction in labour costs, fuel and power costs, consumable stores and service related costs as well as the weakening of some local currencies against the US dollar. Production costs in all business segments are largely incurred in local currency where the relevant operation is located. US dollar-denominated production costs tend to be adversely impacted by local currency strength and favourably impacted by local currency weakness, assuming there are no other offsetting factors. AngloGold Ashanti’s financial results can be influenced significantly by the fluctuations in the South African Rand, Brazilian Real, Australian Dollar, and, to a lesser extent, the Argentina Peso. During the quarter ended 31 December 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 all local currencies depreciated against the US dollar. The South African Rand depreciated by 27%, the Argentina Peso by 19%, the Australian Dollar by 19% and the Brazilian Real by 51%.

Fuel and power costs decreased from $131m in the quarter ended 31 December 2014 to $100m in the quarter ended 31 December 2015, which represents a $31m, or 24%, decrease. The decrease was mainly due to decreased mining at Obuasi (the mine entered into a Limited Operation Phase during the first quarter of 2015) and the decrease in fuel prices.

Consumable store costs decreased by $20m, or 14%, from $147m in the quarter ended 31 December 2014 to $127m in the quarter ended 31 December 2015. The decrease was due mainly to lower production at Obuasi and cost saving initiatives.

Labour costs declined by 18% from $245m in the quarter ended 31 December 2014 to $202m in the corresponding period of 2015. This was mainly due to rationalisation and restructuring across the group and lower production at Obuasi. Contractor costs declined by $3m, or 2%, mainly in Australia, from $122m in the quarter ended 31 December 2014 to $119m in the quarter ended 31 December 2015. The decrease in contractor costs was primarily a result of negotiating lower contract rates and the lower utilisation of mine contractors.

Service-related costs decreased by $28m, or 36%, from $77m in the quarter ended 31 December 2014 to $49m in the quarter ended 31 December 2015. The decrease was due to decreased services costs mainly in South Africa due to lower production and cost saving initiatives.

Cost of sales was $812m for the quarter ended 31 December 2015 compared to $999m for the corresponding period in 2014, which represents a $187m, or 19%, decrease. The decrease was due mainly to a $121m decrease in cash operating costs. Included in cost of sales is amortisation of tangible and intangible assets and changes in gold inventory, which all together decreased from $237m in the quarter ended 31 December 2014 to $236m in the same period of 2015. Amortisation decreased by $8m mainly at the South African operations due to lower production and lower capital spend. The gold inventory change was an increase of $22m in the quarter ended 31 December 2015 compared to an increase of $15m in the corresponding period in 2014. The greater increase in the quarter ended 31 December 2015 was due to the timing of gold shipments in Australia and South Africa.

Net profit attributable to equity shareholders, from continuing operations, increased from a loss of $40 in the quarter ended 31 December 2014 to a profit of $65m in the same period of 2015. The increase was mainly due to $148m retrenchment and related costs not repeated in the quarter ended 31 December 2015 and the $187m decrease in cost of sales. The increase was partially offset by the $188m decrease in gold income.

Borrowings decreased by $25m, or 1%, to $2,737m and net debt decreased by $101m, or 4%, to $2,190m during the quarter ended 31 December 2015. The long-term natural-gas offtake contracts in Australia (related to the new pipeline that is expected to deliver energy to both Sunrise Dam and Tropicana) are treated as debt in accordance with accounting standards. This was effected during the fourth quarter. The reduction in debt resulted in a net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.49 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 agreements.

Group production was 997,000oz at an average total cash cost of $663/oz, compared to 974,000oz (including discontinued operations) at $735/oz the previous quarter and 1.156Moz at $715/oz in the fourth quarter of 2014.

AISC for the group in the fourth quarter was $860/oz, a 14% improvement from the fourth quarter of 2014, reflecting improved production from some operations, ongoing cost and capital allocation discipline and the positive impact of lower oil prices – particularly in Continental Africa and Australia – as well as weaker currencies in South Africa, Brazil and Australia. All-in costs were 13% lower than the corresponding quarter in 2014, at $959/oz.

Adjusted EBITDA was $388m, a 3% decrease compared to $402m in the fourth quarter of 2014, despite the 8% decline in the average gold price received from $1,202/oz to $1,104/oz, and a 13% reduction in ounces sold over this period. Adjusted EBITDA for the previous quarter was $291m.

The International operations continued to deliver year-on-year cost reductions in the three months to 31 December 2015, delivering a 17% drop in AISC at $786/oz, compared with $948/oz in the fourth quarter of 2014. This performance was led by the Americas, which reported a 31% year-on-year improvement in AISC to $684/oz.

 

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South Africa started to show a modest recovery from its operational challenges related principally to safety disruptions in the first three quarters of the year. Whilst production was little changed from the third quarter at 252,000oz, AISC of $988/oz was 10% better than the fourth quarter of 2014, and 16% better than the previous quarter.

Weaker local currencies against the US dollar in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to the fourth quarter of 2014 contributed to the reduction in group operating costs as our currency basket depreciated against the US dollar as follows (average values over the quarter): the South African Rand by 27%, the Australian Dollar by 19%, the Brazilian Real by 51% and the Argentina Peso by 19%. All, with the exception of the Australian Dollar, have continued to weaken relative to the US dollar since the end of 2015.

Total capital expenditure (including equity accounted entities and discontinued operations) during the fourth quarter of 2015 was $223m, compared with $363m (includes $50m for CC&V) in the fourth quarter of 2014 and $207m in the previous quarter. This 39% decrease reflects greater efficiencies, rescheduling of some expenditures, the positive impact of weaker currencies against the US dollar and lower capital requirements at Kibali and Obuasi. Of the total capital spent, project capital expenditure during the quarter amounted to $44m. Capital expenditure was 8% higher in the last quarter of the year, compared to the third quarter mainly due to normal seasonal patterns of investment at our operations, and slower-than-anticipated spending in South Africa, principally due to safety stoppages.

Summary of quarter-on-prior-year-quarter and year-on-year operating and cost improvements:

 

    Particulars    Q4 2015     Q4 2014*     Improved 
Qtr vs prior 
yr Qtr 
  

Year Dec 

2015 

  

Year Dec 

2014* 

   Improved
Year-on-
Year

 

Operating review Gold

 

 

Production from continuing operations (kozs)

 

   997    1,102    -10%    3,830    4,225    -9%

 

Production from discontinued operations (kozs)

 

   -    54    -100%    117    211    -45%

 

Production from continuing and discontinued operations (kozs)

 

   997    1,156    -14%    3,947    4,436    -11%

 

Continuing Operations

 

 

Gold price received ($/oz)

 

   1,104    1,202    -8%    1,158    1,264    -8%

 

Total cash costs ($/oz)

 

   663    715    -7%    712    785    -9%

 

Corporate & marketing costs ($m) **

 

   19    23    -17%    78    92    -15%

 

Cost of sales ($m)

 

   812    999    -19%    3,294    3,972    -17%

 

Exploration & evaluation costs ($m)

 

   39    44    -11%    132    142    -7%

 

All-in sustaining costs ($/oz) ***

 

   860    1,005    -14%    910    1,020    -11%

 

All-in costs ($/oz) ***

 

   959    1,099    -13%    1,001    1,114    -10%

 

Adjusted EBITDA ($m)

 

   388    402    -3%    1,472    1,616    -9%

 

Continuing and discontinued operations

 

 

Profit (loss) attr – equity shareholders ($m)

 

   65    (58)    212%    (85)    (58)    -47%

 

Cash inflow from operating activities ($m)

 

   383    213    80%    1,139    1,220    -7%

 

Capital expenditure ($m)

 

   223    363    -39%    857    1,209    -29%

*   CC&V has been disclosed as a discontinued operation and the comparative results have been restated.

**  Includes administration and other expenses.

*** World Gold Council standard, excludes stockpiles written off.

CORPORATE UPDATE

On 21 December 2015, AngloGold Ashanti announced the termination of the conditional Investment Agreement concluded in September 2015 with Randgold Resources, for a joint venture to redevelop the Obuasi Mine. The proposed investment did not meet Randgold’s investment criteria. This decision followed concerted efforts by both companies to improve the project’s returns and also to secure an appropriate set of consents from the Government of Ghana, within an ambitious timeframe that would have allowed for a feasibility decision on the redevelopment of the mine in early 2016. Although improvements were identified, these were not sufficient for Randgold to commit to a substantial investment under the prevailing conditions.

Appointment of deputy Chief Operating Officer - International

The International Operations team, under the stewardship of Ron Largent since 2012, has performed with distinction in the most challenging set of market conditions this company has faced. In fact, these operations have set new benchmarks for safety and consistently met or exceeded targets on production, costs and cash flow, ranking among the top suite of assets in the global gold mining industry.

The International portfolio has a wide spread of influence and is clearly crucial to AngloGold Ashanti’s future. Ron’s team has now set its sights on a new set of challenges, most notably building on the resounding success of the Project 500 initiatives by driving operational excellence and identifying and implementing the next round of sustainable improvements, in order to stay ahead of our peer group. With these factors in mind, Helcio Guerra, currently Senior Vice President: Americas region, has been appointed Deputy Chief Operating Officer: International, effective 1 February 2016. Helcio joined AngloGold Ashanti from a diversified major mining company more than seven years ago, and has worked closely with Ron since then.

 

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Helcio will for the coming months continue with his accountabilities for the Americas Region and appoint his successor in the second half of this year. His additional accountabilities in the new role will include operational effectiveness planning and implementation for all assets in the International Portfolio, business planning and the budget process.

Change to half-yearly reporting

Consistent with the majority of South African domiciled mining companies, AngloGold Ashanti has decided to move to half-yearly reporting. This will result in the disclosures for the three-month periods ending 31 March and 30 September consisting of abbreviated selected operational and financial data. The six-month periods ending 30 June and 31 December will be prepared in terms of IAS 34 (Interim Financial reporting) on a basis similar to the process adopted for interim reporting in prior years.

OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS

The South African operations saw a decline in the operational performance in 2015, predominantly due to safety related stoppages resulting in production loss of 112,800oz for the year. During the fourth quarter of 2015, the region produced 252,000oz at a total cash cost of $776/oz compared to the 300,000oz at a total cash cost of $830/oz during the fourth quarter of 2014. The lower volumes were a result of the gradual resumption of operations after safety related stoppages experienced at the end of the third quarter. In the West Wits, Mponeng was most severely affected by the de-risk plan to reduce the mining rate of extraction to address seismicity and ventilation constraints above 120L. Access to the higher-grade levels below the 120 level was still pending as at the end of the fourth quarter. AISC for the quarter were $988/oz, compared to $1,097/oz achieved in the same quarter a year ago. Despite inflationary pressures, year-on-year cost variations reflect cost savings derived from the Project 500 initiative (P500) particularly around labour, consumables and energy, and weaker exchange rates.

At West Wits, production was 428,000oz at a total cash cost of $879/oz for the year ended 31 December 2015 compared to 544,000oz at a total cash cost of $804/oz for the year ended 31 December 2014 and 113,000oz at a total cash cost of $759/oz for the quarter ended 31 December 2015 compared to 119,000oz at a total cash cost of $864/oz for the quarter ended 31 December 2014. Whilst Mponeng’s year-on-year performance was impacted by safety-related production stoppages as well as delays faced during the year due to de-risking of the operation, production for the quarter improved by 9% and total cash costs were down 24% compared to the fourth quarter of 2014 due to improved production performance and less disruptions, in addition to the benefit of weaker currency exchange rate. The cost optimisation process is ongoing with some savings on labour management, contractor management and power efficiencies achieved to date. TauTona was negatively impacted by a safety stoppage in the previous quarter whereby a seismic related fall-of-ground accident occurred on the 16th September in the 120 level main haulage leading to a slow ramp-up to normalised production rates during the fourth quarter.

At the Vaal River district production was 371,000oz at a total cash cost of $867/oz for the year ended 31 December 2015 compared to 453,000oz at a total cash cost of $857/oz for the year ended 31 December 2014. Safety stoppages in the district adversely impacted the mining mix due to equipping delays and lack of access to higher-grade areas. Head grade dropped by 11% year-on-year due to increased dilution in 2015 resulting from an increase in mining widths. Despite the operational challenges and inflationary pressures, Moab’s total cash costs increased by only 4% year-on-year to $714/oz due to savings achieved from labour reductions following the integration of Great Noligwa mine with Moab Khotsong mine.

Surface Operations for the year ended December 2015 produced 193,000oz at a total cash cost of $912/oz, compared to 223,000oz at a total cash cost of $941/oz for the year ended 31 December 2014. The decline in production is mainly the result of a reduction in grades in the marginal ore dumps (MOD) material. In an attempt to mitigate this, a project was commissioned at the end of November to screen material ahead of the plant. The P500 project cost savings achieved are expected to continue during 2016 in an endeavour to further improve efficiencies. At Mine Waste Solutions, the Uranium Flotation circuit was temporarily suspended during the fourth quarter to troubleshoot and implement necessary improvements given that these units did not operate at the expected efficiencies. It is anticipated that the plants will resume operations during the first half of 2016.

The Continental Africa region produced 1.435Moz at a total cash cost of $678/oz for the year ended 31 December 2015 compared to 1.597Moz at a total cash cost of $783/oz for the year ended 31 December 2014. The AISC was $815/oz for the year ended 31 December 2015, a 16% decline from $968/oz for the year ended 31 December 2014.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kibali produced 289,000oz attributable to AngloGold Ashanti at a total cash cost of $609/oz for the year ended 31 December 2015, compared to the 237,000oz at a total cash cost of $578oz for the year ended 31 December 2014. Production was 22% higher as a result of 23% higher tonnage throughput in the second year of full production at the mine, as plant operations ramped up to design capacity. Total cash costs were 5% higher than the previous year as a result of commissioning of the underground mining operations, partially offset by the small increase in head grade milled. For the fourth quarter of 2015, Kibali’s production was 69,000oz at a total cash cost of $603/oz compared to the 80,000oz at a total cash cost of $546/oz during the fourth quarter of 2014. Despite consistent plant operations and continued ramp-up of the mine, production for the quarter was 14% lower as a result of a planned 11% decrease in recovered grade partly offset by 2% higher tonnage throughput. Different ore types and particularly the transition material in the Mengu Hill open pit continued to present recovery challenges, but as the pit deepens and the ore feed stabilises, recovery is expected to improve.

In Ghana, Iduapriem produced 193,000oz at a total cash cost of $995/oz for the year ended 31 December 2015 compared to the 177,000oz at a total cash cost of $865oz for the year ended 31 December 2014, reflecting strong performance towards the latter part of the year. During the fourth quarter of 2015, Iduapriem’s production increased by 40% year-on-year to 56,000oz as a result of a planned 42% increase in recovered grade due to treatment of higher-grade ore compared with the prior year when lower-grade stockpiles were treated. Total cash costs consequently decreased by 8%, with the beneficial impact of higher gold production partly offset by higher mining costs.

In the Republic of Guinea, Siguiri produced 255,000oz at a total cash cost of $827/oz for the year ended 31 December 2015 compared to 290,000oz at a total cash cost of $799/oz for the year ended 31 December 2014. Production decreased 12% year-on-year as a result of a planned 11% drop in recovered grade. Total cash costs were 4% higher year-on-year as a result of the impact of the lower recovered grade. During the fourth quarter of 2015, Siguiri’s production increased 4% year-on-year to 71,000oz and total cash costs

 

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decreased 11% year-on-year to $788/oz. Results for the fourth quarter of 2015 reflected a 5% increase in recovered grade from the Soloni pit, partly offset by marginally lower tonnage throughput. Total cash costs benefitted from the impact of the higher recovered grades and lower production input costs, particularly lower fuel prices.

In Mali, Morila produced 49,000oz at a total cash cost of $698/oz for the year ended 31 December 2015 compared to 44,000oz at a total cash cost of $1,162/oz for the year ended 31 December 2014. Production increased by 11% as a result of a 17% increase in recovered grade from higher grade tonnes sourced from the satellite pit commissioned in the latter part of the previous year, partly offset by a 6% decrease in tonnes treated. Total cash costs decreased by 40% due to higher production volumes, lower production costs and reduced spend on operational activities as mining activities were concluded in the satellite pit in 2015. Sadiola produced 69,000oz at a total cash cost of $818/oz for the year ended 31 December 2015 compared to 85,000oz at a total cash cost of $1,028/oz for the year ended 31 December 2014. Production decreased by 19% due to a planned 19% decrease in recovered grade as there was less available higher-grade, oxide ore. Total cash costs, however, decreased by 20% due to the benefits of cost management initiatives. Yatela closure has transitioned to the implementation phase with consultation continuing with the relevant regulatory authorities in Mali for full approval of the closure plan and consent to commence the closure activities which are expected to be received in the first quarter of 2016. The current reported quarter’s operational performance is therefore not comparable to previous periods.

In Tanzania, Geita produced 527,000oz at a total cash cost of $480/oz for the year ended 31 December 2015, compared to 477,000oz at a total cash cost of $599/oz for the year ended 31 December 2014. Production was 10% higher as a result of a planned increase in recovered grade from ore sourced in Nyankanga Cut 7. Total cash costs decreased by 20% primarily due to higher production, efficiency improvements, lower price escalation and weaker fuel prices. The quarter’s production decreased by 3% to 139,000oz as a result of a 3% decrease in plant throughput due to planned maintenance and marginally lower recovered grade from Geita Hill West. Total cash costs increased by 8% to $465/oz primarily as a result of the lower production and higher unfavourable inventories movements. Underground mining has commenced at Star & Comet, with the goal of self-funding exploration of the underground potential of the concession and building underground mining capability at the asset. One reef drive is being developed from the pit ramp for underground exploration drilling, while an incline and decline are being developed to stope upper and lower areas of the high grade zone. A total of 8,143m of development is expected over 31 months.

The Americas produced 831,000oz at a total cash cost of $576/oz for the year ended 31 December 2015 compared to 785,000oz at a total cash cost of $676/oz for the year ended 31 December 2014. This 6% increase in production was partially offset by the negative impact from Serra Grande’s lower production which was mainly due to lower grades feed from the stockpiles. The AISC was $792/oz for the year ended 31 December 2015, a 19% decline from $974/oz for the year ended 31 December 2014.

Cerro Vanguardia produced a record 278,000oz at a total cash cost of $625/oz for the year ended 31 December 2015 compared to 246,000oz at a total cash cost of $692oz for the year ended 31 December 2014. Production for the year was 13% higher than in 2014 and was the highest annual production the mine has achieved in 16 years. The mine’s production increase was mainly driven by a planned increase in grade, increased volumes from underground and improved recoveries. The site saw benefits from reduced contractor costs, favourable stockpile movement and currency weakness relative to the dollar, which helped offset inflationary pressure and higher costs related to production from the heap leach.

Brazil’s full year production was 553,000oz at a total cash cost of $546/oz compared to 539,000z at a total cash cost of $670/oz for the year ended 31 December 2014. The AISC for the 2015 year was $748/oz compared to $991/oz in 2014. AGA Mineração also continued to improve its performance with a 4% increase in production resulting from higher tonnage and better feed grades from both the Córrego do Sítio and Cuiabá complexes following mine plan changes, offsetting a 3% decrease in production at Serra Grande. For the fourth quarter of 2015, Brazil operations produced 163,000oz at a total cash cost of $433/oz compared to the same level of production at a total cash cost of $566/oz during the fourth quarter of 2014. AISC and AIC were $630/oz and $647/oz respectively, compared to $964/oz and $1,000/oz in the same quarter last year, reflecting higher by-product credits, favourable stockpile movements, and favourable exchange rate effects, partially offset by higher inflation.

In Australia, production for the year ended 31 December 2015 was 560,000oz at a total cash cost of $702/oz, compared to 620,000oz at a total cash cost of $804/oz for the year ended 31 December 2014. The AISC for the region was $875/oz for the year ended 31 December 2015 compared to $986/oz for the year ended 31 December 2014. Production decreased 10% year-on-year, largely due to an 18% drop in output at Sunrise Dam, lower mined grades and a 4% decrease in Tropicana production as grades gradually decline in-line with the mine plan.

At Sunrise Dam, production continued to be impacted by lower mined grades which in turn resulted in a lower head grade through the mill. However, changes to grade control modelling to improve the prediction of mined grade are now delivering results with three months of good reconciliation. The lower grade is also the result of the transition of the mine from one dominant ore source, GQ, to the next major zone, Vogue, which requires considerable drilling, planning and development work to establish. During the fourth quarter of 2015, underground ore movement continued to improve with 699,000t of ore mined and the processing plant continued to perform well with throughput of 1,005,000t. Total cash costs for the quarter were favourably impacted by lower mining and plant maintenance costs.

Tropicana produced its 1 millionth ounce of gold in December 2015. The throughput rate in the processing plant continued to improve with the plant achieving its highest quarterly tonnage to date of 1,623Mt (at 100%). The high throughput rate for the quarter ended 31 December 2015 offset the lower head grade relative to the same quarter last year. The head grade has decreased by 16% over this period in accordance with the mine plan. Grade mined remained in line with plan, with ongoing excellent reconciliations to the Ore Reserve, and metallurgical recoveries remained steady at approximately 90%. The mill optimisation study continued with the objective of debottlenecking the plant and optimising the performance of existing major equipment to increase throughput to over 7.0 Mtpa.

Broad-spaced exploration drilling continues to test the down dip extensions of the Tropicana and Havana ore bodies to provide data for a mining study to evaluate an alternative low-cost approach to mining a major cutback along the full strike-extent of the ore system.

UPDATE ON PROJECTS

Gas Pipeline Project in Australia. Construction, Commissioning and Practical Completion of the 293km long Eastern Goldfields Pipeline by APA Group (APA) was completed ahead of schedule in the Gas Pipeline Project in Australia. End-of-line facilities at both mines were completed enabling delivery of gas to the power stations. The Sunrise Dam power station was commissioned fully on pipeline gas seven weeks ahead of schedule on the 10th of November 2015. The first four new gas engines at Tropicana were installed, with the first two in commissioning by the end of the quarter, five weeks ahead of schedule.

 

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Kibali mine in DRC. At Kibali, the second phase of the lined tailings storage facility expansion was completed during the quarter, providing additional lined storage capacity for Carbon-In-Leach tailings.

The decline work continues. The total ore produced from underground increased with the planned ramp-up of the underground mine, with a record 295,833t of ore hauled during the quarter, contributing to a total of 803,879t for the year. In total, Kibali completed 10.6km of underground development during 2015.

On the Vertical shaft, there was no vertical or off-shaft development planned for the quarter as the equipping of the crusher and production levels were completed. The headgear changeover was completed during the fourth quarter and all equipment required for remobilising the off-shaft development in the first quarter of 2016 has been installed in the shaft. Capital expenditure for the project (at

100%) for the quarter amounted to $78m and $275m for the year.

Obuasi Project update. Following Randgold Resources announcement not to proceed with the proposed joint venture for the redevelopment of Obuasi Mine, a plan has been developed to finalise the Feasibility Study (FS) and continue with the limited operating phase of a reduced spend. Optimisations to the FS includes metallurgical testwork, firming up the capital estimate, refining the first five years of mining, plus tendering the mining contract. EIS approvals for the project, water treatment plant, and lease reduction remain outstanding.

Siguiri Brownfields Expansion. The Siguiri Mine is predominately an oxide operation with sufficient oxide material (full grade and marginal ore) to maintain production until 2019 with the current processing plant. While the asset base has known deposits of transitional and fresh rock material, the current processing plant does not have the capability to treat this material. A feasibility study was completed to evaluate the business case for converting the Siguiri process plant into a hard rock treatment plant, enabling the treatment of fresh and transitional material containing roughly 1.6Moz of gold and increasing the mine life by a further six years. Under current assumptions the project requires capital of $111m (real). The project is expected to extend the life of mine with approximately 6 years until the current TSF is filled in 2023. All-in sustaining costs for Siguiri are expected to be competitive within the current gold price environment. A decision on this project is expect by the second half of 2016.

The Siguiri concession is a highly prospective area with significant upside beyond the Reserves. The mine has consistently delivered upside through near term exploration, demonstrated by its track record of gold mined from 2004 to 2015 plus current reserve which exceeds the 2004 reserve of 2Moz by 3.9Mozs. The expansion project would solidify Siguiri as a core asset within AngloGold Ashanti’s portfolio by extending the mine life and providing a platform to develop satellite deposits, bringing production to just under 10% of the group’s production profile by 2018.

Engagement with Government to finalise the Convention is in progress. The detailed design is progressing in parallel and the negotiations with the selected EPCM are ongoing. Long lead items are being scoped. The procurement of power through an IPP approach continues to ensure power is available to meet the project demands.

Colombia update. The work in Colombia, including the Pre-Feasibility Study for La Colosa, is progressing under a reduced spend programme while maintaining long-term optionality within the country. The most significant milestone achieved during the quarter was the issue of the Gramalote EIA and subsequent operating permit (PTO) which means that the project is fully licensed to build and operate.

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION UPDATE

The technology project has shown significant progress in 2015, having successfully deployed the latest generation reef-boring machine at the TauTona Lower Carbon Leader shaft pillar. The reef-boring cycle times improved from 159 hours per hole to performances of 82 hours per hole, which compares very well to the targeted blue print of 72 hours per hole. The Ultra High Strength Backfill product has also been successfully developed to be able to pump over the required 1,000m distance; a pre-requisite for a full production mining cycle. Progress on the work done that seeks to establish the base for a safe, automated, deep-level underground mining method at AngloGold Ashanti is as follows:

 

1. Reef Boring

 

1.1 Small range:

A stage gate to stop drilling was implemented in the third quarter of 2015 given that the undulating nature of the reef plan resulted in the set target of 80% on reef extraction not being achieved. Only one hole was drilled in the last quarter of 2015 after which drilling was

discontinued and the machine removed from underground. Site preparation at Savuka was not completed on schedule and the commissioning of the Sandvik machine was delayed. It is expected that commissioning may take place in the first quarter of 2016.

 

1.2 Medium Range:

 

           MKIII Machines     MKIV Machine  
Measure    Description                        
          

Q3

 

   

Q4

 

   

Q3

 

   

Q4

 

 

 

Quantity

 

  

 

Number of completed holes drilled

 

 

 

 

 

 

26

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

  

 

 

Quality

 

  

 

Average percentage of hole on reef

 

 

 

 

 

 

    70.02%

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

    73.66%

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

    94.39%

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

    98.31%

 

 

  

 

 

Machine

Availability

 

  

 

Availability is the percentage of time that a machine is available for use, whether required for use or not.

 

   

 

83.74%

 

  

 

   

 

76.33%

 

  

 

   

 

85.46%

 

  

 

   

 

90.12%

 

  

 

 

Machine

Utilisation

 

  

 

Utilisation is the percentage of time that a machine is utilised whilst available.

 

   

 

84.94%

 

  

 

   

 

60.45%

 

  

 

   

 

81.66%

 

  

 

   

 

53.00%

 

  

 

 

Machine

Performance

 

  

 

Average hours per hole drilled (Hrs/hole)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

81.95

Hours

 

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99.06

Hours

 

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

89.01

Hours

 

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

131.39

Hours

 

 

  

  

 

Utilisation of the MK IV machine during the fourth quarter regressed due to change of plan to enforce the use of a contained transport system, which negatively affected the machine’s performance, imposing constraints on the operation of the collector bin and causing

 

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shortages in material cars for the transportation of chippings away from the hole. The collector bin has since been redesigned, modified and returned underground for further trials, which are expected to commence in the first quarter of 2016 and additional material cars have been sourced and delivered.

The MK III machines drilled 13 holes in the fourth quarter of 2015, during which time Rock Engineering made a recommendation to suspend drilling in block 2. This resulted in an unplanned move of the Azikohoho machine to the top reef drive of block 7. Due to this move the machine had to be converted to raise bore mode and the opportunity was also used to install the new mechanical anchoring system for speeding up the set up times.

As part of improving the machine performance, the rod handling system has now been installed on the machine to assist with the installation and removal of the drill rods, scheduled for drilling in the VCR site during the first quarter of 2016. Other MK III machines are expected to be fitted with this system as per the refurbishment programme.

 

2. Ore body Knowledge and Exploration

Orebody knowledge and exploration plays a critical part in the mine design of an orebody. Drilling continued during the last quarter of 2015 with the aim to resolve the accuracy and deflection constraints by testing different stabiliser configurations. A total of 5 wet holes were drilled and Trial 7 was completed by the end of the year. The holes are expected to be plotted and analysed and a final analysis is expected to be given in the first quarter of 2016. The manufacturer of the fit for purpose machine, Bohrmeister, could not deliver the machine due to the Christmas break. It is expected that the machine will be delivered and commissioned for drilling in the first quarter of this year.

 

3. Ultra High Strength Backfill (UHSB)

Surface trials to pump the UHSB product at a product temperature ranging between 30°C and 35°C over a 1,000m distance were successful. The VCR plant was successfully constructed on 66 level TauTona mine. Commissioning has commenced and the automation process is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2016. The Savuka plant has been trialed on surface at RULA and construction is expected to now commence underground once the site is completed.

EXPLORATION UPDATE

Exploration and evaluation costs during the fourth quarter of 2015 were $39m compared to $44m during the same period in 2014.

BROWNFIELDS EXPLORATION

A total of 84,492m of diamond and RC drilling was completed.

In South Africa, three deep surface drilling sites were in operation during the quarter at Mponeng (WUDLs).

Drilling of MZA10, Moab Khotsong, was finished in the third quarter. Site rehabilitation was conducted during the fourth quarter and work on the site has now been completed and the contractor has vacated the site.

UD59 advanced 99.1m from 3,559.9m to 3,659.0m. The drilling advance continues to be plagued by in-hole rod problems with excessive rusting accounting for the poor advances. UD60 reached a maximum depth of 3,117m before caving conditions resulted in re-drilling from 2,704m. The 140m advance for the quarter puts the hole at a depth of 3,067.8m. UD58A has reached a depth of 2,174m. The drilling advanced 545m during the quarter. The water fissure recently sealed has re-opened and will need to be resealed.

In Tanzania, exploration drilling focused on Mineral Resource delineation drilling at Geita Hill Underground and Star & Comet (S&C) Deeps, infill drilling at S&C Cut 3 and S&C Underground, as well as Nyankanga Cut 7 & 8. Metallurgical drilling at Matandani pit and geotechnical drilling at S&C UG was also completed. A total of 5,679m was drilled, comprising 2,523m RC and 3,156m DD.

Mineral Resource delineation drilling at Geita Hill continued with the aim of delineating down-dip extensions of the Geita Hill ore body beyond the current open pit limits. Two DD holes (989m) were drilled. Based on an encouraging intersection in GHRD0061 a follow-up drillhole has been planned to confirm extension of the mineralisation down-dip from this intersection.

Star & Comet (S&C) Deeps drilling commenced to delineate extensions to the S&C deposit down dip and along strike for both underground and open pit potential. A total of 3 holes were drilled (238m RC pre-collar and 675m DD tails). One hole (158m) was completed for S&C underground.

At Matandani, 566m were drilled (174m RC and 392m DD) to obtain sufficient sample mass for metallurgical testwork being completed at AMTEL lab in Canada.

Pit mapping continued at Nyankanga Cut 7, Geita Hill East and Geita Hill West. A surface mapping exercise was completed over the Mzingama-Magema-Nyankumbu target area. A Leapfrog 3D geological model was completed for Prospect 30, based upon compilation of historical data with the recent mapping and sampling work by the exploration team. Three initial holes are planned to both confirm and extend mineralisation.

In December a seismic’s workshop was held on site to review and finalise the 2D seismic survey results and interpretation and commence planning for the 2016 3D survey.

In Guinea, at Siguiri gold mine, a total of 10,362m were drilled. Infill and reconnaissance drilling took place at Bidini North, Bidini South, Sintroko, Sokunu, Kami ‘Starter Pit’, Soloni and Fatoya South.

Fresh rock in-fill drilling was carried out at Bidini. The majority of the drilling was completed at the Bidini North pit with limited drilling in the Bidini South pit.

Reconnaissance drilling at Sintroko was completed which tested the fresh rock potential below the pit. Significant mineralisation was intersected. Reconnaissance drilling tested the mineralisation extension at depth in the fresh rock at Sokunu. The drilling confirmed the mineralisation extension in the fresh rock below the central part of Sokunu pit and further drilling is planned.

Advanced Grade Control drilling was completed in a test block within the Kami pit. By year-end a total of 4,230m were drilled. A small sterilisation programme was done at Soloni to test the possible continuation of the mineralisation below the pit prior to backfill. No significant gold intersections were obtained.

 

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The Fatoya South target was drilled to check for potential NE-SW orientated mineralised extensions to the southeast of Soloni pit. A total of 1,254m were drilled. Results indicate the existence of shallow marginal mineralisation, which would most likely not be economic.

In Ghana, at Obuasi Gold Mine, no exploration work was conducted.

At Iduapriem, a total of 2,309m DD and 957m RC was drilled, with the majority at the Bankyem target and limited drilling at the Mile 5 and Block 4S targets.

A trenching and drilling programme commenced across the Bankyem target following on the previous programme of mapping and soil geochemistry. Twelve trenches have been excavated to date and have been mapped and sampled with several positive results. A total of 2,144m DD and 687m RC was drilled and the majority of the holes intersected mineralised reef.

Following detailed mapping of the Block 4S area, three holes were planned to test the southern strike extension of the Block 4 reefs towards Block 3 West pit. One RC hole (150m) has been drilled to date. Initial drill testing of the main Mile 5 hydrothermal vein target commenced with 120m RC and 166m DD completed. Assay results have generally been disappointing.

A high resolution airborne magnetic (and radiometric) survey was flown in November-December, and an airborne EM survey in December. The processing and interpretation of these datasets is ongoing.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo at Kibali, exploration along the KZ trend focused on priority targets: Sessenge SW, Tete Bakangwe, and Kalimva-Ikamva. Work completed included mapping, trenching, pitting and auger sampling; no DD or RC drilling was undertaken. Mineral Resource estimation was completed on a revised geological model at Megi.

Trenching was completed at Sessenge SW and a review of the results, supported by ground magnetic survey data, have defined four target zones. At Tete Bakangwe, trenching, lithosampling and auger results have defined at least three higher grade mineralised lenses. The target is considered to have potential to provide an additional source of relatively high grade oxide ore to add flexibility to the mine plan. Down plunge and along strike opportunities remain.

Prospect scale mapping and sampling at Kalimva within historic Belgian pits identified a NNE trending shear corridor hosting rod-shaped mineralised alteration zones plunging moderately to the NNE. Whilst some zones were previously drilled, current interpretation indicates that the drilling was not optimally oriented and exploration upside remains. Interpretation is in progress to define targets. Resource estimation at Megi produced 6.91Mt@1.89g/t for 419,249oz within a $1500 pit shell, of which some 52% is classified as Inferred Mineral Resource. The revised geologic model indicate mineralisation remains open down plunge to the NE, providing exploration upside.

The results from two trenches excavated at Ndala in the third quarter were received and returned only weak mineralisation. Trenching in the NW of Mengu Village confirmed continuity of the Mengu Village tabular mineralisation system and indicated potential for Mengu Hill ironstone related mineralisation at depth beneath Mengu Village.

In Mali, at Sadiola exploration RC drilling of 3,034m was completed at Sadiola North (1,042m) and Tabakoto (1,992m) to upgrade the oxide Mineral Resource.

Mineral Resource at FN (Sadiola North), generated targets between the Sadiola North pit and the FN extensions. Drilling appears to show a low oxide potential but confirmed the existence of low grade sulphide mineralisation along NE structures.

A total of 367m were drilled at Tabakoto to upgrade the Inferred Mineral Resource and resolve the complex geology. An additional 1,626m were completed on the northern and southern extension of the NW trending mineralisation. The drilling campaign confirmed the deep weathering and mineralisation associated with weathered carbonate. Results from the strike extension drilling indicates that there is oxide potential towards the north-west to the S12 target. The potential for significant mineralisation towards the SE is very low.

Sterilisation drilling was conducted at the proposed waste dump locations for the FN and Tabakoto pits. A total of 6,192m was completed and early indications are that the areas are suitable for waste deposition.

A total of 2,347 samples were analysed by XRF. The analyses included 1,654 RC samples from Tabakoto to assist with lithological differentiation in this deeply weathered and altered terrain. 366 RC and DD samples from the satellite pits were also analysed to characterise the sulphide intersections for geo-metallurgical purposes.

In Argentina, field work continued, including trenching and channel sampling, as the focus for the quarter to advance targets to a drill stage. All drilling programmes for the year were completed in September.

In Brazil, exploration continued at the Cuiabá, Lamego and CdS production centres for AGABM with 24,165m drilled during the quarter from the combined surface and underground drilling programmes. Geological modelling continued for near-mine target generation studies.

At Serra Grande, 5,360m were drilled as part of the Mineral Resource conversion programs. Mapping and sampling work continued for drilling target delineation.

In Colombia, drilling continue to test targets within the Gramalote JV tenements. The infill drilling progressed in the saprolite horizon.

1,830m were completed during the quarter.

At La Colosa, 1,760m were drilled during the quarter as the site investigation, hydrology, geotechnical, and limited Mineral Resource conversion drilling continued.

The Quebradona JV program continued with 800m drilled during the quarter. The focus remains on infill and delineation drilling for higher grade copper-gold mineralisation in the upper portion of the deposit

At Sunrise Dam in Australia, all exploration was focussed on Mineral Resource extension for the underground (13,430m). A total of 42 significant intercepts were returned. Drilling targeted Vogue South extensions, Cosmo North and Cosmo East extensions, Carey Shear extensions and infill and Ulu Steeps extensions and infill.

 

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High grade results seen in Vogue South continue to extend the Vogue ore body down plunge to the south with a number of holes exhibiting visible gold in quartz carbonate veins. All assay results have been returned for Cosmo North and Cosmo East extensions, with encouraging intercepts reported in the Cosmo North extensional area. Dolly Corridor drilling, targeting down plunge extensions has returned some significant intercepts. Results from the first few holes drilled, targeting Carey Shear were returned and show very encouraging intercepts within the Carey Shear zone. Review and drill planning continues on all these target areas.

At Tropicana, drilling continued in the immediate mine environs, with diamond holes testing targets at the Tropicana Pit Extensions, Swizzler and Havana South areas. A total of 4,255m of RC and 9,093m of DD drilling were completed. Work continues to test down dip extensions to known mineralisation at the Tropicana pit, the saddle area between Tropicana Pit and the Havana Pit (Swizzler), plus down-dip at the Havana South deposit.

A seismic survey was completed over the Crouching Tiger and Havana South areas. The data collected is still being processed, with interpretation to be done post-processing to identify potential strike extensions to the Tropicana gold system.

Regional drilling was also completed with 1,199m of RC and 114.5m DD drilling at Apocalypse and Voodoo Child prospects that are north of the Tropicana Gold Mine within a 50 km radius.

GREENFIELDS EXPLORATION

During the fourth quarter of 2015, focussed Greenfields exploration activities were undertaken in Australia and Colombia. Greenfields

Exploration completed 2,807m of diamond and RC drilling. Total expenditure for the quarter was $7m.

In Colombia, drilling continued on the Guintar project (AGA 100%) situated 40km west of Medellin. Seven holes for 2,807m were completed with a majority of results awaited. A 3D IP geophysical survey was conducted adjacent to the drilled area and indicates a strong chargeability anomaly associated with a surface epithermal geochemical anomaly. Reconnaissance work was conducted in other locations within Antioquia province.

In Australia, at the Tropicana JV (AGA 70%) remaining assays were returned for diamond drilling at the Madras and Masala Prospects. A 3D geological model for Madras and a revised 1:20K scale geology and domain map were generated. Responsibility for all Tropicana JV tenements (except Oak Dam) is expected to be transferred to the Brownfields exploration team starting in 2016.

At the Mullion Project in New South Wales (AGA 100%), diamond drilling results from last quarter’s campaign returned disappointing low tenor results.

Project generation activities were undertaken in Colombia, Australia, Brazil, USA, and Tanzania.

 

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ORE RESERVES

The combined Proven and Probable Ore Reserve of the group amounted to 51.7 million ounces as at 31 December 2015.

Ore Reserve estimates are reported in accordance with the requirements of the SEC’s Industry Guide 7. Accordingly, as of the date of reporting, all Ore Reserves are planned to be mined out under the life-of-mine plans within the period of AngloGold Ashanti’s existing rights to mine, or within the renewal periods of AngloGold Ashanti’s rights to mine. In addition, as of the date of reporting, all Ore Reserves are covered by required mining permits or there is a high probability that these approvals will be secured.

AngloGold Ashanti has standard procedures for the estimation of Ore Reserve. These standard procedures are performed by technical personnel at the mining operations and reviewed by regional and corporate competent persons.

In the case of its underground mines, the procedure is as follows: Firstly, gold content and tonnage are estimated for in-situ mineralized material at a mining operation. This mineralized material is not necessarily economically viable over the full extent of the operation. Exclusions on the grounds of safety (for example, stability pillars and shaft pillars) are then also defined. Grade-tonnage curves specific for each of the deposits, in conjunction with parameters such as the cost structure, yield, mine call factor and gold price estimates are used to determine an optimal mining mix. This process facilitates the determination of the average grade to be mined by each operation. This grade is then applied to the grade-tonnage curves, which in turn facilitates the determination of the cut-off grade and Ore Reserve tonnage for the operation. A full mine design is carried out on the blocks of mineralized material, excluding any large mining areas that do not meet the cut-off grade criterion. This mining plan is reviewed to ensure that it satisfies the economic criteria and practical limitations of access and timing. If the review process is positive then the mineralized material (with dilution and discounts) included in the mining plan is declared and published as the Ore Reserve for that operation.

In the case of open-pit mines the procedure is as follows: revenue and costs are calculated for each mining block within a three-dimensional model of the ore body using estimated values for gold price, operating costs and metallurgical recoveries. An optimization process is then applied to determine the combination of blocks within the model that make a positive contribution under these estimations. Block selection is within a shell whose limits are defined by the planned slope angles of the pit. Within this process, a cut-off grade is applied which determines the ore blocks to be treated and included in the Ore Reserve. These blocks are scheduled with consideration being given to practical mining constraints and limitations. Scheduled ore blocks that are classified as Proven or Probable constitute the Ore Reserve.

The gold price used for determining the 2015 and 2014 Ore Reserve are outlined in the following table.

 

     

2015

(3 year

average)

    

2015

(Business

Plan)

    

2014

(3 year

average)

     Units  

Ore Reserve Gold Price

     1,278         1,100         1,448       US$  per ounce   

As in prior years, the Ore Reserve determined from the planning process was then tested for economic viability at the three-year historical average gold price and currency exchange rates shown in the above table for determining the SEC compliant Ore Reserve. This did not result in any changes. The resultant SEC compliant Proven and Probable Ore Reserve is shown in the following pages.

In Australia and South Africa, AngloGold Ashanti is legally required to publicly report Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource according to the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code, 2012 edition) and the South African Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (The SAMREC Code, 2007 edition and amended July 2009). The SEC’s Industry Guide 7 does not recognize Mineral Resources. Accordingly, AngloGold Ashanti does not report estimates of Mineral Resource in this quarterly report under cover of Form 6-K.

The AngloGold Ashanti Ore Reserve reduced from 57.5Moz as at 31 December 2014 to 51.7Moz as at 31 December 2015. This gross annual decrease of 5.8Moz includes depletion of 4.3Moz and the sale of CC&V at 3.7Moz. The balance of 2.2Moz additions in Ore Reserve, results from changes in economic assumptions between 2014 and 2015 which resulted in additions of 0.1Moz to the Ore Reserve, whilst exploration and modelling changes resulted in further additions of 1.6Moz. Other factors resulted in a further 0.5Moz increase.

 

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The principal changes in AngloGold Ashanti’s Ore Reserves as at 31 December 2015, compared with those published as at 31 December 2014, are as follows:

 

ORE RESERVE         Moz  
  Ore Reserve as at 31 December 2014      57.5   
  Disposal – CC&V         -3.7   
     Sub Total      53.8   
  Depletion         -4.3   
     Sub Total      49.5   
  Additions      
  Iduapriem    Exploration success and mine optimisation as well as the addition of new areas such as the spent heap leach and Block 5      0.8   
  Obuasi    Updated Feasibility study and introduction of a revised mining method for narrow lodes and inclusion of Cote D’or      0.5   
  Other    Additions less than 0.3Moz      1.4   
     Sub Total      52.2   
  Reductions      
  Kopanang    Revised mining strategy in order to maximise the cash flow.      -0.4   
  Other    Reductions less than 0.3Moz      -0.1   
  Ore Reserve as at 31 December 2015      51.7   

AngloGold Ashanti strives to actively create value by growing its major asset – the Ore Reserve. This drive is based on a well-defined brownfields and greenfields exploration program, innovation in both geological modeling and mine planning and optimization of its asset portfolio.

The Ore Reserve estimates in this document include the Ore Reserve below the current infrastructure of underground mines. These include mines in South Africa, Ghana, DRC and Brazil.

By-products

Several by-products are recovered as a result of the processing of gold Ore Reserve. These include 118.39 million pounds of uranium oxide from the South African operations, 0.32 million tons of sulphur from Brazil and 26.0 million ounces of silver from Argentina.

External reviews of Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement

During the course of 2015, the following AngloGold Ashanti operations were subjected to external reviews in line with the policy that each operation / project will be reviewed by an independent third party on average once every three years:

 

    Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve at Tropicana

 

    Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve at AGA Mineração Cuiabá and Lamego

 

    Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve at Geita

 

    Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve at Siguiri

The company has been informed that the external reviews identified no material shortcomings in the process of evaluation of the grade models and estimation of the Ore Reserves. The external reviews were conducted by the following companies: Golder Associates (Tropicana), Optiro (AGA Mineracao Cuiabá and Lamego, Geita and Siguiri).

Competent Persons

The information in this report relating Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by or under the supervision of the Competent Persons as defined in the JORC or SAMREC Codes. All Competent Persons are employed by AngloGold Ashanti,

 

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unless stated otherwise, and have sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking. The Competent Persons consent to the inclusion of Ore Reserve information in this report, in the form and context in which it appears. Details of the Competent Persons per operation will be given in the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Report 2015, which will be available on the corporate website. The legal tenure of each operation and project has been verified to the satisfaction of the accountable Competent Person.

Over more than a decade, the company has developed and implemented a system of internal and external reviews aimed at providing assurance in respect of Ore Reserve estimates were completed by suitably qualified Competent Persons from within AngloGold Ashanti. A documented chain of responsibility exists from the Competent Persons at the operations to the company’s Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Steering Committee. Accordingly, the Chairman of the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Steering Committee, VA Chamberlain, MSc (Mining Engineering), BSc (Hons) (Geology), MGSSA, FAusIMM, assumes responsibility for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve processes for AngloGold Ashanti and is satisfied that the Competent Persons have fulfilled their responsibilities.

 

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Ore Reserve: Imperial                   At 31 December 2015          
     Proven Ore Reserve (1)(2)      Probable Ore Reserve (1)(2)      Metallurgical  
                  Gold                    Gold      Recovery  
     Tons(5)      Grade     Content (1)      Tons (5)      Grade      Content (1)      Factor  
      (million)      (oz/ton)     (Moz))      (million)      (oz/ton)      (Moz)      percent  
South Africa                    

Vaal River (6)

                   

Kopanang

     1.90         0.19        0.35         2.01         0.20         0.40         95.3-95.5 (4)   

Moab Khotsong (2) (10)

     2.82         0.24        0.67         15.79         0.29         4.59         96.0-96.3 (4)   

West Wits

                   

Mponeng (2)

     1.89         0.23        0.44         42.20         0.29         12.30         97.6-98.2 (4)   

TauTona

     0.74         0.29        0.21         3.82         0.22         0.84         97.0-97.3 (4)   

Surface

                   

Surface sources (6)(11)

     129.5         0.01        0.79         705.90         0.01         5.54         40.0-92.0 (4)   
Continental Africa                    

Democratic Republic of the Congo

                   

Kibali (45 percent) (2)(3)

     2.01         0.05        0.11         37.61         0.12         4.66         84.5-88.9 (9)   

Ghana

                   

Iduapriem

     3.68         0.02        0.09         54.28         0.04         2.18         94.5   

Obuasi (2)

     0.00         0.00        0.00         21.55         0.27         5.74         86.9   

Guinea

                   

Siguiri (85 percent) (3)

     29.99         0.02        0.53         66.43         0.02         1.56         88.0-93.0 (4)   

Mali

                   

Morila (40 percent) (3)

     0.00         0.00        0.00         6.82         0.02         0.11         57.0-91.0 (4)   

Sadiola (41 percent) (3)

     0.00         0.00        0.00         27.90         0.06         1.69         75.0-96.0 (4)   

Tanzania

                   

Geita

     0.00         0.00        0.00         26.71         0.10         2.60         89.3-92.7 (4)   
Australasia                    

Australia

                   

Sunrise Dam

     14.12         0.03        0.43         9.64         0.09         0.82         80.6   

Tropicana (70 percent) (3)

     14.48         0.05        0.71         19.50         0.06         1.13         90.3   
Americas                    

Argentina

                   

Cerro Vanguardia (92.5 percent) (3)(7)

     8.03         0.03        0.22         8.42         0.12         1.00         61.3-95.4 (4)   

Brazil

                   

AGA Mineraçáo (2)(8)

     3.43         0.15        0.52         6.25         0.16         1.02         65.0-93.3 (4)   

Serra Grande (2)

     2.14         0.08        0.18         2.70         0.09         0.24         88.0-94.0 (4)   

United States of America

                   

Cripple Creek & Victor (12)

     0.00         0.000        0.00         0.00         0.000         0.00         0.0   
Total      214.46         0.02        5.25         1057.55         0.04         46.42            
(1)  Ore Reserve includes marginally economic and diluting materials delivered for treatment and allow for losses that may occur during mining.
(2)  Proven and/or Probable Ore Reserve includes Ore Reserve below infrastructure. See table that follows.
(3)  Ore Reserve attributable to AngloGold Ashanti’s percentage interest shown.
(4)  Recovery factor varies according to ore type.
(5)  Tons refers to a short ton, which is equivalent to 2000 pounds avoirdupois.
(6)  The Vaal Reef Ore Reserve includes 118.38 million pounds of Uranium oxide by-products; this cannot be accounted for by individual mine as Kopanang, Moab Khotsong and Surface sources in Vaal River feed to a combination of plants.
(7)  The Ore Reserve contains 26.01 million ounces of silver to be recovered as a by-product.
(8)  The Ore Reserve contains 0.32 million tons of sulphur to be recovered as a by-product.
(9)  Open pit and underground mining, respectively.
(10)  Great Noligwa is reported under Moab Khotsong.
(11)  Includes Mine Waste Solution.
(12)  Operation sold.

 

  Rounding may result in computational differences.

 

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The 2015 Proven and Probable Ore Reserve includes Ore Reserve below infrastructure in the case of the following underground mines currently in production:

 

Mine    Tons (millions)      Grade (ounces/ton)      Gold Content
(million ounces)
 

Moab Khotsong

     11.29         0.28         3.21   

Mponeng

     29.63         0.29         8.56   

Kibali

     16.19         0.17         2.73   

Obuasi

     2.49         0.63         1.57   

AGA Mineração

     1.79         0.16         0.29   

Serra Grande

     0.78         0.12         0.09   

Total

     62.18         0.26         16.45   

The Ore Reserve has been determined based on completed economic studies.

 

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LOGO

Independent auditor’s review report on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the quarter and twelve months ended 31 December 2015 to the Shareholders of AngloGold Ashanti Limited

We have reviewed the condensed consolidated financial statements of AngloGold Ashanti Limited (the company) contained in the accompanying quarterly report on pages 18 to 45, which comprise the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2015, the condensed consolidated income statement, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the quarter and twelve months then ended, and selected explanatory notes.

Directors’ Responsibility for the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of these condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standard, IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides, as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee and Financial Reporting Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council, and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these interim financial statements based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (ISRE) 2410, Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. This standard requires us to conclude whether anything has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim financial statements are not prepared in all material respects in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework. This standard also requires us to comply with relevant ethical requirements.

A review of interim financial statements in accordance with ISRE 2410 is a limited assurance engagement. We perform procedures, primarily consisting of making enquiries of management and others within the entity, as appropriate, and applying analytical procedures and evaluating the evidence obtained.

The procedures performed in a review are substantially less than and differ in nature from those performed in an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion on these financial statements.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the company for the quarter and twelve months ended 31 December 2015 are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard, IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as issued by the IASB, the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee and Financial Reporting Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa.

Ernst & Young Inc.

Director – Roger Hillen

Registered Auditor

Chartered Accountant (SA)

102 Rivonia Road, Sandton

Johannesburg, South Africa

18 February 2016

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited.

A full list of Directors is available on the website.

Chief Executive: Ajen Sita

 

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Group income statement

 

 

 
       

Quarter
ended
December

2015

   

Quarter
ended
September

2015

   

Quarter
ended
December

2014

   

Year

ended
December

2015

   

Year

ended
December

2014

 
                                   
US Dollar million   Notes           Reviewed    

Restated

        Reviewed

   

Restated

        Reviewed

            Reviewed    

Restated

        Reviewed

 

 

 

Revenue

  2     1,061         987         1,257         4,174         5,110    
   

 

 

 

Gold income

  2     1,024         946         1,212         4,015         4,952    

Cost of sales

  3     (812)        (830)        (999)        (3,294)        (3,972)   

(Loss) gain on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

      (4)        (1)               (7)        13    
   

 

 

 

Gross profit

      208         115         218         714         993    

Corporate administration, marketing and other expenses

      (19)        (13)        (23)        (78)        (92)   

Exploration and evaluation costs

      (39)        (33)        (44)        (132)        (142)   

Other operating expenses

  4     (29)        (23)        (7)        (96)        (28)   

Special items

  5     (1)        (76)        (182)        (71)        (260)   
   

 

 

 

Operating profit (loss)

      120         (30)        (38)        337         471    

Interest received

  2                          28         24    

Exchange (loss) gain

      (6)        11                (17)        (7)   

Finance costs and unwinding of obligations

  6     (49)        (65)        (67)        (245)        (276)   

Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds

      14         118         63         66         (17)   

Share of associates and joint ventures’ profit (loss)

  7     23                22         88         (25)   
   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) before taxation

      110         46         (9)        257         170    

Taxation

  8     (42)        (54)        (28)        (211)        (225)   
   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) after taxation from continuing operations

      68         (8)        (37)        46         (55)   

Discontinued operations

           

Profit (loss) from discontinued operations

  9                   (18)        (116)        16    
   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) for the period

      68         (4)        (55)        (70)        (39)   
   

 

 

 

Allocated as follows:

           

Equity shareholders

           

- Continuing operations

      65         (10)        (40)        31         (74)   

- Discontinued operations

                    (18)        (116)        16    

Non-controlling interests

           

- Continuing operations

                           15         19    
   

 

 

 
      68         (4)        (55)        (70)        (39)   
   

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per ordinary share (cents) (1)

           

Earnings (loss) per ordinary share from continuing operations

      16         (2)        (10)               (18)   

Earnings (loss) per ordinary share from discontinued operations

                    (4)        (28)          
   

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per ordinary share (cents)

      16         (1)        (14)        (20)        (14)   
   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share (cents) (2)

           

Earnings (loss) per ordinary share from continuing operations

      16         (2)        (10)               (18)   

Earnings (loss) per ordinary share from discontinued operations

                    (4)        (28)          
   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share (cents)

      16         (1)        (14)        (20)        (14)   
   

 

 

 
           
           

 

 

(1) Calculated on the basic weighted average number of ordinary shares.

(2) Calculated on the diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares.

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

The reviewed financial statements for the quarter and year ended 31 December 2015 have been prepared by the corporate accounting staff of AngloGold Ashanti Limited headed by Mr John Edwin Staples (BCompt (Hons); CGMA), the Group’s Chief Accounting Officer. This process was supervised by Ms Kandimathie Christine Ramon (CA (SA)), the Group’s Chief Financial Officer and Mr Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan (BCom; ACA (ICAI)), the Group’s Chief Executive Officer. The financial statements for the quarter and year ended 31 December 2015 were reviewed, but not audited, by the Group’s statutory auditors, Ernst & Young Inc.

 

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Group statement of comprehensive income

 

 

       

Quarter
ended
December
2015

 

       

Quarter
ended
September
2015

 

       

Quarter
ended
December
2014

 

       

Year
ended
December
2015

 

       

Year
ended
December
2014

 

     
          Restated          Restated              Restated     
US Dollar million       Reviewed         Reviewed         Reviewed         Reviewed         Reviewed      

 

Profit (loss) for the period

      68           (4)          (55)          (70)          (39)     

Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

                     
                     

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

      (93)          (188)          (67)          (371)          (201)       
   

Share of associates and joint ventures’ other comprehensive income 

                                                
                     

Net (loss) gain on available-for-sale financial assets

      (2)          (5)                   (14)                
       

Release on impairment of available-for-sale financial assets

                                                
       

Release on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets

      (1)                   (1)          (3)          (1)       
       

Deferred taxation thereon

                        (1)                   (1)       
                     
      (3)          (1)                   (7)                
   

Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: 

                       
                     

Actuarial gain (loss) recognised

      14           (2)          (31)          17           (22)       
       

Deferred taxation thereon

      (2)                            (3)                
                     
        12             (2)            (23)            14             (16)       
                                                               

Other comprehensive loss for the period, net of tax

        (83)            (191)            (90)            (363)            (217)       
                                                               

Total comprehensive loss for the period, net of tax

        (15)            (195)            (145)            (433)            (256)     

Allocated as follows:

                     

Equity shareholders

                     

- Continuing operations

      (18)          (201)          (130)          (332)          (291)     

- Discontinued operations

                        (18)          (116)          16      

Non-controlling interests

                     

- Continuing operations

                                         15             19      
        (15)            (195)            (145)            (433)            (256)     

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

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Group statement of financial position

 

 

 
       

As at

December

2015

   

As at

September

2015

   

As at

December

2014

 
             

 

        Restated

       
US Dollar million   Notes           Reviewed             Reviewed             Audited  

 

 

ASSETS

       

Non-current assets

 

       

Tangible assets

 

      4,058          4,173          4,863     

Intangible assets

 

      161          165          225     

Investments in associates and joint ventures

 

      1,465          1,459          1,427     

Other investments

 

      91          103          126     

Inventories

 

      90          94          636     

Trade and other receivables

 

      13          14          20     

Deferred taxation

 

      1          -          127     

Cash restricted for use

 

      37          35          36     

Other non-current assets

 

      18          23          25     
   

 

 

 
      5,934          6,066          7,485     
   

 

 

 

Current assets

 

       

Other investments

 

      1          2          -     

Inventories

 

      646          688          888     

Trade, other receivables and other assets

 

      196          222          278     

Cash restricted for use

 

      23          18          15     

Cash and cash equivalents

 

      484          399          468     
   

 

 

 
      1,350          1,329          1,649     
       

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

      7,284          7,395          9,134     

 

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

       

Share capital and premium

 

  12     7,066          7,063          7,041     

Accumulated losses and other reserves

 

      (4,636)         (4,623)         (4,196)    
   

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

      2,430          2,440          2,845     

Non-controlling interests

 

      37          35          26     
   

 

 

 

Total equity

 

      2,467          2,475          2,871     
   

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

 

       

Borrowings

 

      2,637          2,691          3,498     

Environmental rehabilitation and other provisions

 

      847          908          1,052     

Provision for pension and post-retirement benefits

 

      107          124          147     

Trade, other payables and deferred income

 

      5          5          15     

Deferred taxation

 

      514          537          567     
   

 

 

 
      4,110          4,265          5,279     
   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

       

Borrowings

 

      100          71          223     

Trade, other payables, provisions and deferred income

 

      516         523          695     

Taxation

 

      91          61          66     
   

 

 

 
      707          655          984     
       
   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

      4,817          4,920          6,263     
       

 

 

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

      7,284          7,395          9,134     

 

 

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     20    


Group statement of cash flows

 

 

 
   

Quarter

ended
December

2015

 

   

Quarter

ended
September

2015

 

   

Quarter

ended
December

2014

 

   

Year

ended
December

2015

 

   

Year

ended
December

2014

 

 
US Dollar million           Reviewed    

Restated

        Reviewed

   

Restated

        Reviewed

            Reviewed    

Restated

        Reviewed

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

         

Receipts from customers

    1,060         981         1,252         4,154         5,083    

Payments to suppliers and employees

    (686)        (720)        (1,003)        (2,904)        (3,740)   
 

 

 

 

Cash generated from operations

    374         261         249         1,250         1,343    

Dividends received from joint ventures

    18         10                57           

Taxation refund

    21                       21         41    

Taxation paid

    (30)        (43)        (48)        (184)        (194)   
 

 

 

 

Net cash inflow from operating activities from continuing operations

    383         228         204         1,144         1,190    

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities from discontinued operations

           15                (5)        30    
 

 

 

 

Net cash inflow from operating activities

    383         243         213         1,139         1,220    
 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

         

Capital expenditure

    (183)        (167)        (264)        (664)        (844)   

Expenditure on intangible assets

    (2)        (1)        (2)        (3)        (5)   

Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets

                                31    

Other investments acquired

    (15)        (16)        (17)        (86)        (79)   

Proceeds from disposal of other investments

    17         16         14         81         73    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

    (2)        (2)        (3)        (11)        (65)   

Proceeds from disposal of associates and joint ventures

                                  

Loans advanced to associates and joint ventures

    (1)        (1)        (50)        (5)        (56)   

Loans repaid by associates and joint ventures

                  16                20    

Proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries and investments

           819                819         105    

Costs on disposal of subsidiaries

           (7)               (7)          

Cash in subsidiary disposed and transfers to held for sale

                         (2)          

(Increase) decrease in cash restricted for use

    (10)                      (17)        24    

Interest received

                         25         21    
 

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from investing activities from continuing operations

    (188)        650         (299)        139         (773)   

Net cash outflow from investing activities from discontinued operations

           (10)        (50)        (59)        (170)   
 

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from investing activities

    (188)        640         (349)        80         (943)   
 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

         

Proceeds from borrowings

           231         182         421         611    

Repayment of borrowings

    (67)        (1,009)        (71)        (1,288)        (755)   

Finance costs paid

    (38)        (95)        (38)        (251)        (246)   

Bond settlement premium, RCF and bond transaction costs

    (2)        (59)               (61)        (9)   

Dividends paid

    (2)               (8)        (5)        (17)   
 

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from financing activities from continuing operations

    (108)        (932)        65         (1,184)        (416)   

Net cash outflow from financing activities from discontinued operations

                  (1)        (2)        (5)   
 

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from financing activities

    (108)        (932)        64         (1,186)        (421)   
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    87         (49)        (72)        33         (144)   

Translation

    (2)        (11)        (4)        (17)        (16)   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    399         459         544         468         628    

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    484         399         468         484         468    

 

 

Cash generated from operations

         

Profit (loss) before taxation

    110         46         (9)        257         170    

Adjusted for:

         

Movement on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

                  (5)               (13)   

Amortisation of tangible assets

    204         183         213         737         749    

Finance costs and unwinding of obligations

    49         65         67         245         276    

Environmental, rehabilitation and other expenditure

    (42)                      (56)          

Special items

           73         21         60         31    

Amortisation of intangible assets

    10         10                40         34    

Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds

    (14)        (118)        (63)        (66)        17    

Interest received

    (8)        (6)        (6)        (28)        (24)   

Share of associates and joint ventures’ (profit) loss

    (23)        (6)        (22)        (88)        25    

Other non-cash movements

    20         15                53         68    

Movements in working capital

    64         (3)        29         89           
 

 

 

 
    374         261         249         1,250         1,343    
 

 

 

 

Movements in working capital

         

Decrease (increase) in inventories

    35         30         50         99         117    

Decrease (increase) in trade and other receivables

    38         (2)        34         108         52    

(Decrease) increase in trade, other payables and deferred income

    (9)        (31)        (55)        (118)        (163)   
 

 

 

 
    64         (3)        29         89           
         

 

 

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     21    


Group statement of changes in equity

 

     

Equity holders of the parent

 

                         
    

Share

 

                  

Cash

 

    

Available

 

           

Foreign

 

                      
    

capital

 

    

Other

 

    

Accumu-

 

    

flow

 

    

for

 

    

Actuarial

 

    

currency

 

           

Non-  

 

        
    

and

 

    

capital

 

    

lated

 

    

hedge

 

    

sale

 

    

(losses)

 

    

translation

 

           

controlling

 

    

Total

 

 
 US Dollar million    premium      reserves      losses      reserve      reserve      gains      reserve      Total      interests      equity  
 

Balance at 31 December 2013

     7,006          136          (3,061)         (1)         18          (25)         (994)         3,079          28          3,107    
                 

Loss for the period

           (58)                       (58)         19          (39)   
     

Other comprehensive loss

                                                  (16)         (201)         (217)                  (217)   
 

Total comprehensive loss

                     (58)                         (16)         (201)         (275)         19          (256)   
 

Shares issued

     35                              35             35    
 

Share-based payment for share awards net of exercised

                                              
 

Dividends of subsidiaries

                                    (21)         (21)   
 

Translation

              (10)         10                   (1)                                             
 

Balance at 31 December 2014

     7,041          132          (3,109)         (1)         17          (40)         (1,195)         2,845          26          2,871    
 

Balance at 31 December 2014

     7,041          132          (3,109)         (1)         17          (40)         (1,195)         2,845          26          2,871    
                 

Loss for the period

           (85)                       (85)         15          (70)   
     

Other comprehensive income (loss)

                                        (7)         14          (371)         (363)                  (363)   
 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

                     (85)                 (7)         14          (371)         (448)         15          (433)   
 

Shares issued

     25                              25             25    
 

Share-based payment for share awards net of exercised

                                              
 

Dividends of subsidiaries

                                    (4)         (4)   
 

Translation

              (24)         20                   (3)                                            
 

Balance at 31 December 2015

     7,066          117          (3,174)         (1)                 (19)         (1,566)         2,430          37          2,467    

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     22    


Segmental reporting

AngloGold Ashanti’s operating segments are being reported based on the financial information provided to the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Committee, collectively identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM). Individual members of the Executive Committee are responsible for geographic regions of the business.

 

 

 
           Quarter ended            Year ended    
     December      September      December      December      December   
    

2015 

 

   

2015 

 

   

2014 

 

   

2015 

 

   

2014 

 

 
           Restated      Restated            Restated   
                 Reviewed              Reviewed              Reviewed              Reviewed              Reviewed   
  

 

 

 
     US Dollar million  

 

 

Gold income

          

South Africa

     279          267          355          1,132          1,527     

Continental Africa

     419          386          538          1,724          2,105     

Australasia

     172          149          183          666          785     

Americas

     257          251          278          967          1,004     
  

 

 

 
     1,127          1,053          1,354          4,489          5,421     

Equity-accounted investments included above

     (103)         (107)         (142)         (474)         (469)    
  

 

 

 

Continuing operations

     1,024          946          1,212          4,015          4,952     

Discontinued operations

     -          24          66          137          266     
  

 

 

 
     1,024          970          1,278          4,152          5,218     
  

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

          

South Africa

     29          (14)         44          42          216     

Continental Africa

     78          61          121          377          469     

Australasia

     31          28          19          142          125     

Americas

     77          52          69          247          259     

Corporate and other

     (3)         3          5          2          -     
  

 

 

 
     212          130          258          810          1,069     

Equity-accounted investments included above

     (4)         (15)         (40)         (96)         (76)    
  

 

 

 

Continuing operations

     208          115          218          714          993     

Discontinued operations

     -          2          4          19          50     
  

 

 

 
     208          117          222          733          1,043     
  

 

 

 

Capital expenditure

          

South Africa

     54          56          79          206          264     

Continental Africa

     96          75          119          315          454     

Australasia

     18          18          28          78          91     

Americas

     53          47          84          196          225     

Corporate and other

     2          1          3          4          6     
  

 

 

 

Continuing operations

     223          197          313          799          1,040     

Discontinued operations

     -          10          50          58          169     
  

 

 

 
     223          207          363          857          1,209     

Equity-accounted investments included above

     (39)         (29)         (47)         (131)         (191)    
  

 

 

 
     184          178          316          726          1,018     
  

 

 

 
          

 

 
           Quarter ended           Year ended  
     December     September     December     December     December  
     2015     2015     2014     2015     2014  
  

 

 

 
     oz (000)  

 

 

Gold production

          

South Africa

     252          253          300          1,004          1,223     

Continental Africa

     366          349          419          1,435          1,597     

Australasia

     144          134          157          560          620     

Americas

     235          219          226          831          785     
  

 

 

 

Continuing operations

     997          955          1,102          3,830          4,225     

Discontinued operations

     -          19          54          117          211     
  

 

 

 
     997          974          1,156          3,947          4,436     
  

 

 

 
          

 

 
                 As at     As at     As at  
                 December     September     December  
                 2015     2015     2014  
                 Reviewed    

Restated

Reviewed

    Reviewed  
      

 

 

 
                 US Dollar million  

Total assets

                                        

South Africa

         1,629          1,799          2,124     

Continental Africa

         3,121          3,164          3,239     

Australasia

         837          760          906     

Americas

         1,341          1,363          2,409     

Corporate and other

         356          309          456     
  

 

 

 
         7,284          7,395          9,134     

 

 

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     23    


Notes

for the quarter and year ended 31 December 2015

 

1. Basis of preparation

The financial statements in this quarterly report have been prepared in accordance with the historic cost convention except for certain financial instruments which are stated at fair value. The group’s accounting policies used in the preparation of these financial statements are consistent with those used in the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2014 except for the adoption of new standards and interpretations effective for the year beginning 1 January 2015.

Further, the comparative periods have been restated to separate continuing operations from discontinued operations in accordance with IFRS 5, as a consequence of the disposal of the Cripple Creek & Victor operations in the United States (note 9). In addition, the quarter ended September 2015 was restated to comply with IFRS 5 as the held for sale criteria for Obuasi were no longer met. Accordingly, this has effected the net loss after taxation from continuing operations from a loss of $74m to a loss of $8m; basic earnings per share from a loss of 18 cents to a loss of 1 cent.

The financial statements of AngloGold Ashanti have been prepared in compliance with IAS 34, IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee, Financial Reporting Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council, JSE Listings Requirements and in the manner required by the South African Companies Act, 2008 (as amended) for the preparation of financial information of the group for the quarter and year ended 31 December 2015. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto as at and for the years ended 31 December 2014 and 2013.

Based on materiality, certain comparatives have been aggregated.

 

2. Revenue

 

      Quarter ended            Year ended  
    

Dec

2015

   

Sep

2015

   

Dec

2014

   

Dec

2015

   

Dec

2014

 
           Restated     Restated           Restated  
     Reviewed     Reviewed     Reviewed     Reviewed     Reviewed  
             US Dollar million         

Gold income

     1,024        946        1,212        4,015        4,952   

By-products (note 3)

     28        35        38        127        130   

Royalties received (note 5)

     1        1        1        4        4   

Interest received

     8        6        6        28        24   
       1,061        987        1,257        4,174        5,110   

 

3.       Cost of sales

 

          
      Quarter ended            Year ended  
    

Dec

2015

   

Sep

2015

   

Dec

2014

   

Dec

2015

   

Dec

2014

 
     Reviewed     Restated
Reviewed
    Restated
Reviewed
    Reviewed     Restated
Reviewed
 
      US Dollar million  

Cash operating costs

     604        646        725        2,493        3,044   

By-products revenue (note 2)

     (28     (35     (38     (127     (130
     576        611        687        2,366        2,914   

Royalties

     24        23        28        100        129   

Other cash costs

     6        6        7        27        28   

Total cash costs

     606        640        722        2,493        3,071   

Retrenchment costs

     2        3        9        11        24   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     (31     11        31        (10     66   

Production costs

     577        654        762        2,494        3,161   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     204        183        213        737        749   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     10        10        9        40        34   

Total production costs

     790        848        984        3,271        3,944   

Inventory change

     22        (18     15        23        28   
       812        830        999        3,294        3,972   

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

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4. Other operating expenses

 

      Quarter ended              Year ended  
    

Dec

2015

    

Sep

2015

    

Dec

2014

    

Dec

2015

    

Dec

2014

 
     Reviewed     

Restated

Reviewed

    

Restated

Reviewed

     Reviewed     

Restated

Reviewed

 
      US Dollar million  

Pension and medical defined benefit provisions

     11         2         1         18         6   

Governmental fiscal claims and care and maintenance of old tailings operations

     2         2         4         7         15   

Care and maintenance costs

     16         17         -         67         -   

Other expenses

     -         2         2         4         7   
       29         23         7         96         28   

 

5.       Special items

 

              
      Quarter ended              Year ended  
    

Dec

2015

    

Sep

2015

    

Dec

2014

    

Dec

2015

    

Dec

2014

 
     Reviewed     

Restated

Reviewed

    

Restated

Reviewed

     Reviewed     

Restated

Reviewed

 
              US Dollar million          

Impairment and derecognition of assets

     7         6         11         20         13   

Net loss (profit) on disposal of assets

     1         -         2         (1)         (25)   

Royalties received (note 2)

     (1)         (1)         (1)         (4)         (4)   

Indirect tax (recoveries) expenses

     (11)         4         3         (20)         19   

Legal fees and other costs related to contract termination and settlement

     1         1         13         (1)         30   

Write-down of inventory

     3         2         6         11         7   

Retrenchment and related costs

     1         2         148         4         210   

Repurchase premium and (recoveries) cost on part settlement of debt facilities (note 15)

     (1)         62         -         61         8   

Loss on sale of Navachab (note 10)

     -         -         -         -         2   

Other

     -         -         -         1         -   
       1         76         182         71         260   

 

6.       Finance costs and unwinding of obligations

 

              
      Quarter ended              Year ended  
    

Dec

2015

    

Sep

2015

    

Dec

2014

    

Dec

2015

    

Dec

2014

 
     Reviewed      Restated
Reviewed
     Restated
Reviewed
     Reviewed      Restated
Reviewed
 
              US Dollar million          

Finance costs

     44         59         61         223         251   

Unwinding of obligations and accretion of convertible bonds

     6         6         6         22         25   
       49         65         67         245         276   

 

7.       Share of associates and joint ventures’ profit (loss)

 

              
      Quarter ended              Year ended  
    

Dec

2015

    

Sep

2015

    

Dec

2014

    

Dec

2015

    

Dec

2014

 
     Reviewed      Restated
Reviewed
     Restated
Reviewed
     Reviewed      Restated
Reviewed
 
              US Dollar million          

Revenue

     106         111         151         489         519   

Operating costs, special items and other expenses

     (112)         (101)         (120)         (415)         (523)   

Net interest received

     3         1         1         7         6   

(Loss) profit before taxation

     (3)         11         32         81         2   

Taxation

     -         (2)         (11)         (17)         (22)   

(Loss) profit after taxation

     (3)         9         21         64         (20)   

Net reversal (impairment) of investments in associates and joint ventures

     26         (3)         1         24         (5)   
       23         6         22         88         (25)   

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

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8. Taxation

 

      Quarter ended              Year ended  
    

Dec

2015

    

Sep

2015

    

Dec

2014

    

Dec

2015

    

Dec

2014

 
     Reviewed      Restated
Reviewed
     Restated
Reviewed
     Reviewed      Restated
Reviewed
 
      US Dollar million  

South African taxation

              

Mining tax

     -         -         (10)         -         21   

Non-mining tax

     -         (12)         15         1         5   

Prior year (over) under provision

     (8)         -         (1)         (14)         4   

Deferred taxation

              

Temporary differences

     (10)         (9)         (1)         (41)         (20)   

Unrealised non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

     (1)         -         1         (2)         4   

Impairment and disposal of tangible assets

     -         -         -         (1)         -   

Change in estimated deferred tax rate

     (15)         -         (24)         (15)         (24)   
     (34)         (21)         (20)         (72)         (10)   

Foreign taxation

              

Normal taxation

     62         48         25         214         152   

Prior year over provision

     (6)         (3)         -         (9)         (12)   

Deferred taxation

              

Temporary differences

     20         30         23         78         95   
     76         75         48         283         235   
       42         54         28         211         225   

9.       Discontinued operations

 

              
      Quarter ended              Year ended  
     Dec      Sep      Dec      Dec      Dec  
     2015      2015      2014      2015      2014  
            Restated      Restated             Restated  
     Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed  
      US Dollar million  

Gold income

     -         24         66         137         266   

Cost of sales

     -         (22)         (62)         (118)         (218)   

Gain on unrealised non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

     -         -         -         -         2   

Gross profit

     -         2         4         19         50   

Other expenses

     -         -         (1)         (4)         (4)   

Profit before taxation

     -         2         3         15         46   

Normal taxation

     -         -         1         -         5   

Deferred taxation

     -         -         (22)         (121)         (35)   

Profit (loss) from operations

     -         2         (18)         (106)         16   

Profit (loss) on disposal (note 10)

     -         2         -         (10)         -   

Total profit (loss) from discontinued operations

     -         4         (18)         (116)         16   

On 8 June 2015, the company announced that it had agreed to sell 100% of Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) gold mine in the United States to Newmont Mining Corporation for $820m in cash plus a net smelter royalty. The CC&V gold mine is a surface mining operation which provides oxidised ore to a crusher and valley leach facility, one of the largest in the world. It is included in the Americas reporting segment and was acquired by AngloGold Ashanti in 1999. The mine produced 211,000 ounces of gold in 2014.

On 3 August 2015, the transaction closed and proceeds of $819.4m were received.

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

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10. Headline earnings (loss)

 

      Quarter ended              Year ended  
    

Dec

2015

    

Sep

2015

    

Dec

2014

    

Dec

2015

    

Dec

2014

 
     Reviewed      Restated
Reviewed
     Restated
Reviewed
     Reviewed      Restated
Reviewed
 
      US Dollar million  

The profit (loss) attributable to equity shareholders has been adjusted by the following to arrive at headline earnings (loss):

              

Profit (loss) attributable to equity shareholders

     65         (6)         (58)         (85)         (58)   

Net (reversal) impairment and derecognition of assets

     (13)         8         (12)         2         (10)   

Net loss (profit) on disposal of assets

     1         (2)         2         9         (25)   

Loss on sale of Navachab (note 5)

     -         -         -         -         2   

Special items of associates and joint ventures

     -         3         -         3         6   

Taxation

     -         -         (3)         (2)         6   

Headline earnings

     53         3         (71)         (73)         (79)   

Headline earnings (loss) per ordinary share (cents) (1)

     13         1         (17)         (18)         (19)   

Diluted headline earnings (loss) per ordinary share (cents) (2)

     13         1         (17)         (18)         (19)   

 

(1)

Calculated on the basic weighted average number of ordinary shares.

(2)

Calculated on the diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares.

 

11. Number of shares

 

      Quarter ended              Year ended  
    

Dec

2015

    

Sep

2015

    

Dec

2014

    

Dec

2015

    

Dec

2014

 
      Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed      Audited  

Authorised number of shares:

              

Ordinary shares of 25 SA cents each

     600,000,000         600,000,000         600,000,000         600,000,000         600,000,000   

A redeemable preference shares of 50 SA cents each

     2,000,000         2,000,000         2,000,000         2,000,000         2,000,000   

B redeemable preference shares of 1 SA cent each

     5,000,000         5,000,000         5,000,000         5,000,000         5,000,000   

Issued and fully paid number of shares:

              

Ordinary shares in issue

     405,265,315         405,103,870         404,010,360         405,265,315         404,010,360   

A redeemable preference shares

     2,000,000         2,000,000         2,000,000         2,000,000         2,000,000   

B redeemable preference shares

     778,896         778,896         778,896         778,896         778,896   
In calculating the basic and diluted number of ordinary shares outstanding for the period, the following were taken into consideration:   

Ordinary shares

     405,202,498         404,920,465         403,605,184         404,747,625         403,339,562   

E ordinary shares

     -         -         589,685         -         585,974   

Fully vested options

     4,130,559         2,605,300         3,122,215         4,859,233         3,803,514   

Weighted average number of shares

     409,333,057         407,525,765         407,317,084         409,606,858         407,729,050   

Dilutive potential of share options

     1,726,568         -         -         -         -   

Diluted number of ordinary shares

     411,059,625         407,525,765         407,317,084         409,606,858         407,729,050   

 

12. Share capital and premium

 

                As at            
    

Dec

2015

      

Sep

2015

       Dec
2014
 
     Reviewed        Reviewed        Audited  
      US Dollar Million  

Balance at beginning of period

     7,094           7,094           7,074   

Ordinary shares issued

     25           22           29   

E ordinary shares issued and cancelled

     -           -           (9)   

Sub-total

     7,119           7,116           7,094   

Redeemable preference shares held within the group

     (53)           (53)           (53)   

Balance at end of period

     7,066           7,063           7,041   

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

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13. Exchange rates

 

      Dec      Sep      Dec  
     2015      2015      2014  
      Unaudited      Unaudited      Unaudited  

ZAR/USD average for the year to date

     12.77         12.28         10.83   

ZAR/USD average for the quarter

     14.22         13.00         11.22   

ZAR/USD closing

     15.46         13.84         11.57   

AUD/USD average for the year to date

     1.33         1.31         1.11   

AUD/USD average for the quarter

     1.39         1.38         1.17   

AUD/USD closing

     1.37         1.43         1,22   

BRL/USD average for the year to date

     3.33         3.17         2.35   

BRL/USD average for the quarter

     3.84         3.54         2.54   

BRL/USD closing

     3.90         3.97         2.66   

ARS/USD average for the year to date

     9.26         8.97         8.12   

ARS/USD average for the quarter

     10.13         9.25         8.51   

ARS/USD closing

     12.96         9.42         8.55   

 

14.    Capital commitments

 

        
      Dec      Sep      Dec  
     2015      2015      2014  
     Reviewed      Reviewed      Audited  
      US Dollar Million  

Orders placed and outstanding on capital contracts at the prevailing rate of exchange (1)

     61         146         178   

 

(1) 

Includes capital commitments relating to associates and joint ventures.

Liquidity and capital resources

To service the above capital commitments and other operational requirements, the group is dependent on existing cash resources, cash generated from operations and borrowing facilities.

Cash generated from operations is subject to operational, market and other risks. Distributions from operations may be subject to foreign investment, exchange control laws and regulations and the quantity of foreign exchange available in offshore countries. In addition, distributions from joint ventures are subject to the relevant board approval.

The credit facilities and other finance arrangements contain financial covenants and other similar undertakings. To the extent that external borrowings are required, the group’s covenant performance indicates that existing financing facilities will be available to meet the above commitments. To the extent that any of the financing facilities mature in the near future, the group believes that sufficient measures are in place to ensure that these facilities can be refinanced.

 

15. Financial risk management activities

Borrowings

The $1.25bn bonds are carried at fair value. The rated bonds are carried at amortised cost and their fair values are their closing market values at the reporting date which results in the difference noted in the table below. The interest rate on the remaining borrowings is reset on a short-term floating rate basis and accordingly the carrying amount is considered to approximate the fair value.

 

      As at  
     Dec      Sep      Dec  
     2015      2015      2014  
      Reviewed      Reviewed      Audited  

Carrying amount

     2,737         2,762         3,721   

Fair value

     2,425         2,582         3,606   

Derivatives

The fair value of derivatives is estimated based on ruling market prices, volatilities, interest rates and credit risk and includes all derivatives carried in the statement of financial position.

Embedded derivatives are included as derivatives on the statement of financial position.

The group uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial instruments:

 

Level 1:

  

quote prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2:

  

inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices); and

Level 3:

  

inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

 

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The following tables set out the group’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value by level within the fair value hierarchy:

Type of instrument

 

     

 

LOGO

 

    

 

LOGO

 

    

 

LOGO

 

    

 

LOGO

 

    

 

LOGO

 

    

 

LOGO

 

    

 

LOGO

 

    

 

LOGO

 

    

 

LOGO

 

    

 

LOGO

 

    

 

 

LOGO

    

 

LOGO

 

 
US Dollar million    Dec 2015      Sep 2015      Dec 2014  

Assets measured at fair value

                                       

Available-for-sale financial assets

                                       

Equity securities

     30         -         -         30         34         -         -         34         47         -         -         47   

Liabilities measured at fair value

                                       

Financial liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss

                                       

$1.25bn bonds

     498         -         -         498         503         -         -         503         1,374         -         -         1,374   

On 24 August 2015, AngloGold Ashanti announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc (“AGAH”), was offering to buy back up to $810m in aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 8.5% high-yield bonds that mature in 2020, as part of its strategy to reduce debt and lower interest payment. On 25 September 2015, 62.34% of the notes were settled for a total consideration of $850m consisting of a $779m principal payment, a tender premium, being the difference between the par value of the bond and the redemption price of $58m and interest of US$13m. Included in the tender premium on the $1.25bn bond (note 5) was a realised fair value loss of $11.5m being the difference between the fair value on redemption date and the redemption price.

 

16. Contingencies

AngloGold Ashanti’s material contingent liabilities and assets at 31 December 2015 and 31 December 2014 are detailed below:

 

Contingencies and guarantees             
     

Dec

2015

    Dec
2014
 
     Reviewed     Audited  
      US Dollar million  

Contingent liabilities

    

ODMWA litigation (1)

     131        192   

Litigation – Ghana (2) (3)

     97        97   

Mill contractor claims (4)

     20        -   

Other tax disputes – AngloGold Ashanti Brasil Mineração Ltda (5)

     22        32   

VAT disputes – Mineração Serra Grande S.A.(6)

     11        15   

Tax dispute - AngloGold Ashanti Colombia S.A.(7)

     128        162   

Tax dispute - Cerro Vanguardia S.A.(8)

     32        53   

Groundwater pollution (9)

     -        -   

Deep groundwater pollution – Africa (10)

     -        -   

Contingent asset

    

Indemnity – Kinross Gold Corporation (11)

     (7     (9
       434        542   

Litigation claims

 

  (1)

Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act (ODMWA) litigation - On 3 March 2011, in Mankayi vs. AngloGold Ashanti, the Constitutional Court of South Africa held that section 35(1) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 does not cover an “employee” who qualifies for compensation in respect of “compensable diseases” under the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 1973 (ODMWA). This judgement allows such qualifying employee to pursue a civil claim for damages against the employer. Following the Constitutional Court decision, AngloGold Ashanti has become subject to numerous claims relating to silicosis and other Occupational Lung Diseases (OLD), including several potential class actions and individual claims.

 

   

AngloGold Ashanti, Anglo American South Africa, Gold Fields, Harmony Gold and Sibanye Gold announced in November 2014 that they had formed an industry working group to address issues relating to compensation and medical care for OLD in the gold mining industry in South Africa. African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) has since joined the industry working group. Village Main Reef and DRDGold also joined the working group but have since withdrawn. The companies have taken efforts to engage all stakeholders on these matters, including government, organised labour, other mining companies and legal representatives of claimants who have filed legal suits against the companies. Essentially, the companies are seeking a comprehensive solution which deals both with the legacy compensation issues and future legal frameworks, and which, whilst being fair to employees, also ensures the future sustainability of companies in the industry. These legal proceedings are being defended, and the status of the proceedings are set forth below.

 

   

AngloGold Ashanti, along with other mining companies including Anglo American South Africa, ARM, Gold Fields, Harmony, DRDGold, Village Main Reef, Randgold and Exploration, and Sibanye, were served with a consolidated class action application on 21 August 2013, as well as a request for an amendment to alter the scope of the classes previously proposed by these representatives. The applicants request certification of two industry-wide classes: a Silicosis Class and a Tuberculosis Class, which each cover current and former underground mineworkers who worked on the mines from 12 March 1965 and who have contracted the respective diseases (or the dependents of mineworkers who died of those diseases). The applicants envisage a two-stage process in the class action. The first stage is to resolve common issues and the second stage allows the individuals to opt in to the class to make their claims against the respondent mining companies.

 

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If the Court declines to certify the Silicosis and Tuberculosis Classes, then the applicants request that the Court certify 32 distinct classes – one for each respondent mining company named in the application – composed of the current and former mineworkers who have contracted silicosis or tuberculosis (or the dependents of mineworkers who died of those diseases).

 

   

Arguments in the class action certification were heard in October 2015, and we await the Court’s judgement.

 

   

In the period from October 2012 to April 2014, AngloGold Ashanti received 1,256 individual summonses and particulars of claim relating to silicosis and/or other OLD. The total amount claimed in the 1,256 summonses is approximately $131m as at 31 December 2015 (2014: $192m).

 

   

On 9 October 2014, AngloGold Ashanti and the plaintiffs’ attorneys agreed to refer all of the individual claims to arbitration. The court proceedings have been suspended as a result of entering into the arbitration agreement. The arbitration hearing, previously scheduled to commence on 19 April 2016, has been postponed by agreement of the parties.

 

   

It is possible that additional class actions and/or individual claims relating to silicosis and/or other OLD will be filed against AngloGold Ashanti in the future. AngloGold Ashanti will defend all current and subsequently filed claims on their merits. Should AngloGold Ashanti be unsuccessful in defending any such claims, or in otherwise favourably resolving perceived deficiencies in the national occupational disease compensation framework that were identified in the earlier decision by the Constitutional Court, such matters would have an adverse effect on its financial position, which could be material. The company is unable to reasonably estimate its share of the amounts claimed.

 

  (2)

Litigation - On 11 October 2011, AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited (AGAG) terminated Mining and Building Contractors Limited’s (MBC) underground development agreement, construction on bulkheads agreement and diamond drilling agreement at Obuasi mine. The parties reached agreement on the terms of the separation and concluded a separation agreement on 8 November 2012. On 20 February 2014, AGAG was served with a writ issued by MBC claiming a total of $97m. AGAG filed a motion with the trial court requesting a stay of proceedings pending arbitration. On 5 May 2014, the court refused AGAG’s application to submit the matter to arbitration. AGAG subsequently appealed this decision to the Court of Appeal and filed a Stay of Proceedings at the lower court, which was granted on 11 June 2014. On 17 December 2015, the Court of Appeal granted AGAG’s appeal and set aside the High Court’s ruling refusing to stay proceedings pending arbitration. MBC has submitted the matter to arbitration.

 

  (3)

Litigation - AGAG received a summons on 2 April 2013 from Abdul Waliyu and 152 others in which the plaintiffs allege that they were or are residents of the Obuasi municipality or its suburbs and that their health has been adversely affected by emissions and/or other environmental impacts arising in connection with the current and/or historical operations of the Pompora Treatment Plant (PTP) which was decommissioned in 2000. The plaintiffs’ alleged injuries include respiratory infections, skin diseases and certain cancers. The plaintiffs subsequently did not timely file their application for directions, but AGAG intends to allow some time to pass prior to applying to have the matter struck out for want of prosecution. On 24 February 2014, executive members of the PTP (AGAG) Smoke Effect Association (PASEA), sued AGAG by themselves and on behalf of their members (undisclosed number) on grounds similar to those discussed above, as well as economic hardships as a result of constant failure of their crops. This matter is set for hearing in July 2016. In view of the limitation of current information for the accurate estimation of a liability, no reliable estimate can be made for AGAG’s obligation in either matter.

 

  (4)

Mill contractor claims - On 3 August 2015, AngloGold Ashanti and Newmont concluded the sale of the CC&V mine in Colorado to Newmont. As part of the negotiated transaction, the parties agreed to a cost/recovery sharing arrangement relative to cost claims asserted for or against CC&V based on work performed by contractors during the design and manufacture of the High Grade Mill. Under the agreement, AGA has the right to manage any negotiation, settlement, or legal proceedings associated with each cost claim. The maximum total value of the cost claims asserted against CC&V, by two contractors, is $20m. Similarly, CC&V will have cost claims against the mill design contractor. On 25 September 2015, AGA filed on behalf of CC&V a demand for arbitration against all contractors. Negotiations with all parties continue and the arbitration processes are ongoing.

 

   

With reference to items (1) - (4) above, provisions have been raised where the amount of the potential claim or settlement can be reasonably estimated.

Tax claims

 

  (5)

Other tax disputes - In November 2007, the Departamento Nacional de Produção Mineral (DNPM), a Brazilian federal mining authority, issued a tax assessment against AngloGold Ashanti Brazil Mineração Ltda (AABM) in the amount of $11m (2014: $18m) relating to the calculation and payment by AABM of the financial contribution on mining exploitation (CFEM) in the period from 1991 to 2006. AngloGold Ashanti Limited’s subsidiaries in Brazil are involved in various other disputes with tax authorities. These disputes involve federal tax assessments including income tax, royalties, social contributions and annual property tax. The amount involved is approximately $11m (2014: $14m). Management is of the opinion that these taxes are not payable.

 

  (6)

VAT disputes - Mineração Serra Grande S.A. (MSG) received a tax assessment in October 2003 from the State of Minas Gerais related to VAT on gold bullion transfers. The tax administrators rejected the company’s appeals against the assessment. The company is now appealing the dismissal of the case. The assessment is approximately $11m (2014: $15m).

 

  (7)

Tax dispute - In January 2013, AngloGold Ashanti Colombia S.A. (AGAC) received notice from the Colombian Tax Office (DIAN) that it disagreed with the company’s tax treatment of certain items in the 2010 and 2011 income tax returns. On 23 October 2013, AGAC received the official assessments from the DIAN which established that an estimated additional tax of $20m (2014: $27m) will be payable if the tax returns are amended. Penalties and interest for the additional taxes are expected to be $108m (2014: $135m). The company believes that it has applied the tax legislation correctly. AGAC subsequently challenged the DIAN’s ruling by filing lawsuits before the Administrative Tribunal of Cundinamarca (trial court for tax litigation) on 26 March 2015 and on 6 April 2015.

 

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  (8)

Tax dispute - On 12 July 2013, Cerro Vanguardia S.A. (CVSA) received a notification from the Argentina Tax Authority (AFIP) requesting corrections to the 2007, 2008 and 2009 income tax returns of about $8m (2014: $14m) relating to the non- deduction of tax losses previously claimed on hedge contracts. The AFIP is of the view that the financial derivatives could not be considered as hedge contracts, as hedge contract losses could only be offset against gains derived from the same kind of hedging contracts. Penalties and interest on the disputed amounts are estimated at a further $24m (2014: $39m). CVSA and AFIP have corresponded on this issue over the past several years and while management is of the opinion that the taxes are not payable, the government continues to assert its position regarding the use of the financial derivatives. CVSA filed an appeal with the Tax Court on 19 June 2015.

Other

 

  (9)

Groundwater pollution - AngloGold Ashanti Limited has identified groundwater contamination plumes at certain of its operations, which have occurred primarily as a result of seepage from mine residue stockpiles. Numerous scientific, technical and legal studies have been undertaken to assist in determining the magnitude of the contamination and to find sustainable remediation solutions. The group has instituted processes to reduce future potential seepage and it has been demonstrated that Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA) by the existing environment will contribute to improvements in some instances. Furthermore, literature reviews, field trials and base line modelling techniques suggest, but have not yet proven, that the use of phyto-technologies can address the soil and groundwater contamination. Subject to the completion of trials and the technology being a proven remediation technique, no reliable estimate can be made for the obligation.

 

  (10)

Deep groundwater pollution - The group has identified a flooding and future pollution risk posed by deep groundwater in certain underground mines in Africa. Various studies have been undertaken by AngloGold Ashanti Limited since 1999. Due to the interconnected nature of mining operations, any proposed solution needs to be a combined one supported by all the mines located in these gold fields. As a result, in South Africa, the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) requires that the affected mining companies develop a Regional Mine Closure Strategy to be approved by the Department of Mineral Resources. In view of the limitation of current information for the accurate estimation of a liability, no reliable estimate can be made for the obligation.

Contingent asset

 

  (11)

Indemnity - As part of the acquisition by AngloGold Ashanti of the remaining 50% interest in MSG during June 2012, Kinross Gold Corporation (Kinross) has provided an indemnity to a maximum amount of BRL255m against the specific exposures discussed in item 6 above. At 31 December 2015, the company has estimated that the maximum contingent asset is $7m (2014: $9m).

 

17. Borrowings

AngloGold Ashanti’s borrowings are interest bearing.

 

18. Announcements

Tropicana gold mine celebrates 1 million ounces milestone – On 11 November 2015, the Tropicana gold mine celebrated the production of its 1 millionth ounce on schedule, just over two years since pouring first gold.

Gas flows ahead of schedule at AngloGold Ashanti’s Australian operations – On 17 December 2015, AngloGold Ashanti Australia Ltd (AGAA) announced that commissioning of the first gas generators were underway ahead of schedule in the power station at the Tropicana gold mine in Western Australia following early completion of the 293 kilometre Eastern Goldfields Pipeline (EGP).

Constructed by the AGA Group (APA) under long-term agreements signed with AGAA in July 2014, the pipeline is delivering natural gas to AGAA’s Sunrise Dam gold mine, 55km south of Laverton, and to Tropicana (AGAA 70% and manager, Independence Group NL 30%), 330km east-northeast of Kalgoorlie.

Randgold Resources not to proceed with Obuasi Joint Venture – On 21 December 2015, AngloGold Ashanti announced that Randgold Resources Limited (Randgold) informed AngloGold Ashanti that it wished to terminate the conditional Investment Agreement concluded in September 2015, for a joint venture to redevelop the Obuasi mine, as the proposed investment does not meet Randgold’s investment criteria.

The minister of Lands and Natural Resources of Ghana approved continuation of Obuasi’s limited operating phase during Q1 2016. Limited operations will be undertaken at reduced cost, compared to 2015, including maintaining the operations, security, environmental management, optimising the feasibility study, as well as ongoing sustainability work.

Update on recent events at Obuasi – On 6 February 2016, AngloGold Ashanti initiated the withdrawal of employees performing non-essential functions from its idled Obuasi Gold Mine, following an incursion of illegal miners inside the fenced areas of the site. Remaining employees are performing critical tasks related to maintenance of the site, and also water treatment, provision of medical services and maintenance of electrical facilities that provide power and water to employees’ homes and surrounding communities. Given Obuasi’s limited operating status, there will be no impact to group production and costs as a result of this event for at least this year.

The latest development at the site followed the withdrawal of government military protection from the mine on Tuesday, 2 February 2016, after initial incursions on 30 and 31 January 2016. It is important to note that the Ghana Army has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chamber of Mines, on behalf of its members, to deploy military personnel at mining operations. To AngloGold Ashanti’s knowledge, no other mines with a military presence have been affected.

The situation at the mine is currently calm, though the company remains deeply concerned about the prevailing conditions, with illegal mining activity threatening the long-term viability of the mine and AngloGold Ashanti’s ability to continue its feasibility study and maintain critical services. AngloGold Ashanti has informed local authorities, through a declaration of Force Majeure, that under the current situation it may be constrained from fulfilling certain conditions of its Amended Programme of Mining Operations, the permit that covers current activities at Obuasi. AngloGold Ashanti continues to engage the Ghanaian Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and other government officials, urging authorities at a national and local level to assist in upholding the law and returning safety and security to the site.

 

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19. Supplemental condensed consolidating financial information

AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc (“IOMco”), a 100 percent wholly-owned subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti, has issued debt securities which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by AngloGold Ashanti Limited (being the “Guarantor”). Refer to Note 16 “Contingencies”. IOMco is an Isle of Man registered company that holds certain of AngloGold Ashanti’s operations and assets located outside South Africa (excluding certain operations and assets in the United States of America). The following is condensed consolidating financial information for the Company as of 31 December 2015, 30 September 2015, 31 December 2014 and for the three months ended 31 December 2015, 30 September 2015 and 31 December 2014 and for the year ended 31 December 2015 and 31 December 2014, with a separate column for each of AngloGold Ashanti Limited as Guarantor, IOMco as Issuer and the other subsidiaries of the Company combined (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”). For the purposes of the condensed consolidating financial information, the Company carries its investments under the equity method. The following supplemental condensed consolidating financial information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Condensed consolidating statements of income for the three months ended 31 December 2015

 

 

                                     

 US Dollar million

  AngloGold     IOMco     Other              
  Ashanti           subsidiaries              
                    Consolidation        
  (the     (the     (the “Non-     adjustments           Total  
    “Guarantor”)         “Issuer”)     Guarantor
  Subsidiaries”)
               

Revenue

    266                794                1,061    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gold income

    262                772         (10)        1,024    

Cost of sales

    (233)               (579)               (812)   

Loss on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

                  (4)               (4)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

    29                189         (10)        208    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Corporate administration, marketing and other income (expenses)

    35         (2)        (2)        (50)        (19)   

Exploration and evaluation costs

    (5)               (34)               (39)   

Other operating expenses

    (11)               (18)               (29)   

Special items

    (24)        (19)        21         21         (1)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit (loss)

    24         (21)        156         (39)        120    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest received

                                  

Exchange loss

                  (6)               (6)   

Finance costs and unwinding of obligations

    (5)        (37)        (7)               (49)   

Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds

           14                       14    

Share of associates and joint ventures’ profit

    12                              23    

Equity gain in subsidiaries

           23                (28)          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) before taxation

    37         (17)        157         (67)        110    

Taxation

    33                (75)               (42)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) after taxation from continuing operations

    70        (17)        82        (67)        68    

Preferred stock dividends

    (5)               (5)        10           
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) for the period

    65         (17)        77        (57)        68    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Allocated as follows:

         

Equity shareholders

         

- Continuing operations

    65         (17)        74         (57)        65    

Non-controlling interests

         

- Continuing operations

                                  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    65         (17)        77         (57)        68    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income

    (18)        (4)        78         (71)        (15)   

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

                  (3)               (3)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

    (18)        (4)        75         (71)        (18)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Condensed consolidating statements of income for the three months ended 30 September 2015

 

 

                                     

 US Dollar million

  AngloGold     IOMco     Other              
  Ashanti           subsidiaries              
                    Consolidation        
  (the     (the     (the “Non-     adjustments           Total  
    “Guarantor”)         “Issuer”)     Guarantor
  Subsidiaries”)
               

Revenue

    259        1        727               987   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gold income

    251               703        (8)        946   

Cost of sales

    (256)               (574)               (830)   

Loss on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

                  (1)               (1)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross (loss) profit

    (5)               128        (8)        115   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Corporate administration, marketing and other expenses

    (19)        (5)        (4)        15        (13)   

Exploration and evaluation costs

    (3)               (30)               (33)   

Other operating expenses

    (2)               (21)               (23)   

Special items

    9        (398)        (13)        326        (76)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating (loss) profit

    (20)        (403)        60        333        (30)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest received

    2        1        3               6   

Exchange gain

                  11               11   

Finance costs and unwinding of obligations

    (5)        (53)        (7)               (65)   

Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds

           118                      118   

Share of associates and joint ventures’ (loss) profit

    (2)        (2)        10               6   

Equity gain (loss) in subsidiaries

    3        (22)               19          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) profit before taxation

    (22)        (361)        77        352        46   

Taxation

    20               (74)               (54)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) profit after taxation from continuing operations

    (2)        (361)        3        352        (8)   

Discontinued operations

         

Profit from discontinued operations

                  4               4   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) profit after discontinued operations

    (2)        (361)        7        352        (4)   

Preferred stock dividends

    (4)               (4)        8          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) profit for the period

    (6)        (361)        3        360        (4)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Allocated as follows:

         

Equity shareholders

         

- Continuing operations

    (6)        (361)        (3)        360        (10)   

- Discontinued operations

                  4               4   

Non-controlling interests

         

- Continuing operations

                  2               2   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (6)        (361)        3        360        (4)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss

    (197)        (370)        (22)        394        (195)   

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

                  (2)               (2)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

    (197)        (370)        (24)        394        (197)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Condensed consolidating statements of income for the three months ended 31 December 2014

 

                                     

 US Dollar million

  AngloGold     IOMco     Other              
  Ashanti           subsidiaries              
                    Consolidation        
  (the     (the     (the “Non-     adjustments           Total  
    “Guarantor”)         “Issuer”)     Guarantor
Subsidiaries”)
               

Revenue

    349                907                1,257    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gold income

    464                1,016         (268)        1,212    

Cost of sales

    (290)               (709)               (999)   

Gain on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

                                  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

    174                312         (268)        218    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Corporate administration, marketing and other income (expenses)

           (21)        (5)        (1)        (23)   

Exploration and evaluation costs

    (8)               (36)               (44)   

Other operating expenses

    (2)               (5)               (7)   

Special items

    (8)        (875)        (151)        852         (182)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit (loss)

    160         (896)        115         583         (38)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest received

                                  

Exchange (loss) gain

           (1)                        

Finance costs and unwinding of obligations

    (4)        (53)        (10)               (67)   

Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds

           63                       63    

Share of associates and joint ventures’ (loss) profit

    (21)        (1)        41                22    

Equity loss in subsidiaries

    (84)        (101)               185           
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) before taxation

    52         (988)        156         771         (9)   

Taxation

    24         16         (68)               (28)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) after taxation from continuing operations

    76         (972)        88         771         (37)   

Discontinued operations

         

Loss from discontinued operations

                  (18)               (18)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) after discontinued operations

    76         (972)        70         771         (55)   

Preferred stock dividends

    (134)               (134)        268           
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss for the period

    (58)        (972)        (64)        1,039        (55)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Allocated as follows:

         

Equity shareholders

         

- Continuing operations

    (58)        (972)        (49)        1,039         (40)   

- Discontinued operations

                  (18)               (18)   

Non-controlling interests

         

- Continuing operations

                                  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (58)        (972)        (64)        1,039         (55)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income

    (148)        (996)        41         958         (145)   

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

                  (3)               (3)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

    (148)        (996)        38         958         (148)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     35    


Condensed consolidating statements of income for the year ended 31 December 2015

 

                                     

 US Dollar million

  AngloGold     IOMco     Other              
  Ashanti           subsidiaries              
                     Consolidation        
  (the     (the     (the “Non-     adjustments           Total  
  “Guarantor”)         “Issuer”)     Guarantor
Subsidiaries”)
               

Revenue

    1,091                3,081                4,174    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gold income

    1,063                2,991         (39)        4,015    

Cost of sales

    (995)               (2,299)               (3,294)   

Loss on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

                  (7)               (7)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

    68                685         (39)        714    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Corporate administration, marketing and other income (expenses)

           (15)        (15)        (51)        (78)   

Exploration and evaluation costs

    (16)               (116)               (132)   

Other operating expenses

    (17)               (79)               (96)   

Special items

    (132)        (436)        65         432         (71)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating (loss) profit

    (94)        (451)        540         342         337    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest received

                  20                28    

Exchange loss

    (1)        (1)        (15)               (17)   

Finance costs and unwinding of obligations

    (21)        (196)        (28)               (245)   

Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds

           66                       66    

Share of associates and joint ventures’ profit

    11                77         (1)        88    

Equity (loss) gain in subsidiaries

    (26)        140                (114)          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) profit before taxation

    (125)        (439)        594         227         257    

Taxation

    59         (1)        (269)               (211)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) profit after taxation from continuing operations

    (66)        (440)        325        227         46    

Discontinued operations

         

Loss from discontinued operations

                  (116)               (116)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) profit after discontinued operations

    (66)        (440)        209         227         (70)   

Preferred stock dividends

    (19)               (20)        39           
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) profit for the period

    (85)        (440)        189         266         (70)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Allocated as follows:

         

Equity shareholders

         

- Continuing operations

    (85)        (440)        290         266         31    

- Discontinued operations

                  (116)               (116)   

Non-controlling interests

         

- Continuing operations

                  15                15    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (85)        (440)        189         266        (70)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income

    (448)        (477)        142         350         (433)   

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

                  (15)               (15)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

    (448)        (477)        127         350         (448)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     36    


Condensed consolidating statements of income for the year ended 31 December 2014

 

                                     

 US Dollar million

  AngloGold     IOMco     Other              
  Ashanti           subsidiaries     Consolidation        
  (the     (the     (the “Non-     adjustments           Total  
    “Guarantor”)         “Issuer”)     Guarantor
  Subsidiaries”)
               

Revenue

    1,486                3,622         (1)        5,110    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gold income

    1,564                3,658         (270)        4,952    

Cost of sales

    (1,225)               (2,747)               (3,972)   

Gain on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

                  13                13    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

    339                924         (270)        993    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Corporate administration, marketing and other income (expenses)

    23         25         (61)        (79)        (92)   

Exploration and evaluation costs

    (22)               (120)               (142)   

Other operating expenses

    (12)               (16)               (28)   

Special items

    97         (937)        (290)        870         (260)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit (loss)

    425         (912)        437         521         471    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends received

                         (1)          

Interest received

                  17                24    

Exchange gain (loss)

    13         (1)        (19)               (7)   

Finance costs and unwinding of obligations

    (19)        (212)        (45)               (276)   

Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds

           (17)                      (17)   

Share of associates and joint ventures’ (loss) profit

    (31)        (3)        63         (54)        (25)   

Equity (loss) gain in subsidiaries

    (319)        14                305           
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) before taxation

    74         (1,128)        453         771         170    

Taxation

           12         (240)               (225)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) after taxation from continuing operations

    77         (1,116)        213         771         (55)   

Discontinued operations

         

Profit from discontinued operations

                  16                16    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) after discontinued operations

    77         (1,116)        229         771         (39)   

Preferred stock dividends

    (135)               (135)        270           
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) profit for the period

    (58)        (1,116)        94         1,041         (39)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Allocated as follows:

         

Equity shareholders

         

- Continuing operations

    (58)        (1,116)        59         1,041         (74)   

- Discontinued operations

                  16                16    

Non-controlling interests

         

- Continuing operations

                  19                19    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (58)        (1,116)        94         1,041        (39)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income

    (275)        (1,148)        176         991         (256)   

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

                  (19)               (19)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

    (275)        (1,148)        157        991         (275)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

     37    


Condensed consolidating statement of financial position as at 31 December 2015

 

                                     

 US Dollar million

  AngloGold     IOMco     Other              
  Ashanti           subsidiaries              
                    Consolidation        
  (the     (the     (the “Non-     adjustments     Total  
  “Guarantor”)     “Issuer”)     Guarantor
Subsidiaries”)
               

ASSETS

         

Non-current assets

         

Tangible assets

    1,030                3,028                4,058    

Intangible assets

                  155         (2)        161    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

    2,002         3,627         1,338         (5,502)        1,465    

Other investments

                  89         (2)        91    

Inventories

                  90                90    

Trade and other receivables

                  13                13    

Deferred taxation

                                  

Cash restricted for use

                  37                37    

Other non-current assets

    18                              18    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    3,059         3,630         4,751         (5,506)        5,934    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current Assets

         

Other investments

                                  

Inventories, trade and other receivables, intergroup balances and other current assets

    401         921         1,076         (1,556)        842    

Cash restricted for use

                  20                23    

Cash and cash equivalents

    19         222         243                484    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    421         1,146         1,339         (1,556)        1,350    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    3,480         4,776         6,090         (7,062)        7,284    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

         

Share capital and premium

    7,066         6,108         824         (6,932)        7,066    

(Accumulated losses) retained earnings and other reserves

    (4,636)        (3,903)        895         3,008         (4,636)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

    2,430         2,205         1,719         (3,924)        2,430    

Non-controlling interests

                  37                37    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

    2,430         2,205         1,756         (3,924)        2,467    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

    428         2,427         1,255                4,110    

Current liabilities including intergroup balances

    622         144         3,079         (3,138)        707    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    1,050         2,571         4,334         (3,138)        4,817    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity and liabilities

    3,480         4,776         6,090         (7,062)             7,284    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     38    


Condensed consolidating statement of financial position as at 30 September 2015

 

                                     

 US Dollar million

  AngloGold     IOMco     Other              
  Ashanti           subsidiaries              
                    Consolidation        
  (the     (the     (the “Non-     adjustments     Total  
  “Guarantor”)     “Issuer”)     Guarantor
Subsidiaries”)
               

ASSETS

         

Non-current assets

         

Tangible assets

    1,127                3,046                4,173    

Intangible assets

    13                154         (2)        165    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

    2,036         3,669         1,342         (5,588)        1,459    

Other investments

                  100         (2)        103    

Inventories

                  94                94    

Trade and other receivables

                  14                14    

Cash restricted for use

                  35                35    

Other non-current assets

    23                              23    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    3,200         3,673         4,785         (5,592)        6,066    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current Assets

         

Other investments

                                  

Inventories, trade and other receivables, intergroup balances and other current assets

    439         941         1,188         (1,658)        910    

Cash restricted for use

                  15                18    

Cash and cash equivalents

    33         158         208                399    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    473         1,103         1,411         (1,658)        1,329    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    3,673         4,776        6,196         (7,250)        7,395    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

         

Share capital and premium

    7,063         6,108         824         (6,932)        7,063    

(Accumulated losses) retained earnings and other reserves

    (4,623)        (3,901)        918         2,983         (4,623)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

    2,440         2,207         1,742         (3,949)        2,440    

Non-controlling interests

                  35                35    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

    2,440         2,207         1,777         (3,949)        2,475    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

    550         2,440         1,275                4,265    

Current liabilities including intergroup balances

    683         129         3,144         (3,301)        655    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    1,233         2,569         4,419         (3,301)        4,920    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity and liabilities

    3,673              4,776         6,196         (7,250)             7,395    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     39    


Condensed consolidating statement of financial position as at 31 December 2014

 

                                     

 US Dollar million

  AngloGold     IOMco     Other              
  Ashanti           subsidiaries              
                    Consolidation        
  (the     (the     (the “Non-     adjustments     Total  
  “Guarantor”)     “Issuer”)     Guarantor
Subsidiaries”)
               

ASSETS

         

Non-current assets

         

Tangible assets

    1,315                3,548                4,863    

Intangible assets

    31                197         (3)        225    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

    2,372         3,710         1,297         (5,952)        1,427    

Other investments

                  122         (2)        126    

Inventories

                  636                636    

Trade and other receivables

                  20                20    

Deferred taxation

                  127                127    

Cash restricted for use

                  36                36    

Other non-current assets

    25                              25    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    3,745         3,714         5,983         (5,957)        7,485    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current Assets

         

Inventories, trade and other receivables, intergroup balances and other current assets

    526         1,929         1,434         (2,723)        1,166    

Cash restricted for use

                  14                15    

Cash and cash equivalents

    52         260         156                468    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    579         2,189         1,604         (2,723)        1,649    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    4,324         5,903         7,587         (8,680)        9,134    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

         

Share capital and premium

    7,041         6,108         824         (6,932)        7,041    

(Accumulated losses) retained earnings and other reserves

    (4,195)        (3,536)        1,161         2,374         (4,196)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

    2,846         2,572         1,985         (4,558)        2,845    

Non-controlling interests

                  26                26    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

    2,846         2,572         2,011         (4,558)        2,871    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

    568         3,167         1,544                5,279    

Current liabilities including intergroup balances

    910         164         4,032         (4,122)        984    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    1,478         3,331         5,576         (4,122)        6,263    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity and liabilities

    4,324              5,903         7,587         (8,680)             9,134    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     40    


Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the three months ended 31 December 2015

 

 

 
US Dollar million    AngloGold
Ashanti
    

IOMco

 

     Other
subsidiaries
           Consolidation
adjustments
        
     (the “Guarantor”)      (the
    “Issuer”)
     (the “Non-
Guarantor
        Subsidiaries”)
                Total  

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

              

Cash generated from (used by) operations

     11          (27)         333          57          374    

Net movement in intergroup receivables and payables

     53          38          (72)         (19)           

Dividends received from joint ventures

             18                          18    

Taxation refund

     12                                  21    

Taxation paid

                     (30)                 (30)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow from operating activities

     76          29          240          38          383    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

              

Capital expenditure

     (51)                 (132)                 (183)   

Expenditure on intangible assets

     (1)                 (1)                 (2)   

Other investments acquired

                     (15)                 (15)   

Proceeds from disposal of other investments

                     17                  17    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

                     (2)                 (2)   

Net loans repaid by (advanced to) associates and joint ventures

             (1)                           

Increase in cash restricted for use

                     (10)                 (10)   

Interest received

                                       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash outflow from investing activities

     (49)                 (139)                 (188)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

              

Proceeds from borrowings

                                       

Repayment of borrowings

     (27)                 (40)                 (67)   

Finance costs paid

     (3)         (31)         (4)                 (38)   

Bond settlement premium, RCF and bond transaction costs

             (2)                         (2)   

Dividends paid

                     (2)                 (2)   

Intergroup dividends received (paid)

             68          (68)                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from financing activities

     (30)         35          (113)                 (108)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (3)         64          (12)         38          87    

Translation

     (11)                 47          (38)         (2)   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     33          158          208                  399    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     19          222          243                  484    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     41    


Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the three months ended 30 September 2015

 

 

 
US Dollar million    AngloGold
Ashanti
    

IOMco

 

     Other
subsidiaries
           Consolidation
adjustments
        
     (the “Guarantor”)      (the
    “Issuer”)
     (the “Non-
Guarantor
        Subsidiaries”)
                Total  

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

              

Cash (used by) generated from by operations

     (27)         (331)         256          363          261    

Net movement in intergroup receivables and payables

     50          1,123          (856)         (317)           

Dividends received from joint ventures

             10                          10    

Taxation paid

                     (43)                 (43)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities from continuing operations

     23          802          (643)         46          228    

Net cash inflow from operating activities from discontinued operations

                     15                  15    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities

     23          802          (628)         46          243    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

              

Capital expenditure

     (53)                 (114)                 (167)   

Expenditure on intangible assets

                     (1)                 (1)   

Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets

                                       

Other investments acquired

                     (16)                 (16)   

Proceeds from disposal of other investments

                     16                  16    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

                     (2)                 (2)   

Proceeds from disposal of associates and joint ventures

                                       

Net loans advanced to associates and joint ventures

             (1)                         (1)   

Net proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries and investments

                     812                  812    

Decrease (increase) in cash restricted for use

                     (1)                   

Interest received

                                       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from investing activities from continuing operations

     (50)                 698                  650    

Net cash outflow from investing activities from discontinued operations

                     (10)                 (10)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from investing activities

     (50)                 688                  640    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

              

Proceeds from borrowings

     31          200                          231    

Repayment of borrowings

             (979)         (30)                 (1,009)   

Finance costs paid

     (3)         (88)         (4)                 (95)   

Bond settlement premium, RCF and bond transaction costs

             (59)                         (59)   

Intergroup dividends received (paid)

             39          (39)                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities from continuing operations

     28          (887)         (73)                 (932)   

Net cash outflow from financing activities from discontinued operations

                                       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities

     28          (887)         (73)                 (932)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

             (83)         (13)         46          (49)   

Translation

     (4)                 39          (46)         (11)   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     36          241          182                  459    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     33          158          208                  399    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     42    


Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the three months ended 31 December 2014

 

 

 
US Dollar million    AngloGold
Ashanti
    

IOMco

 

     Other
subsidiaries
           Consolidation
adjustments
        
     (the “Guarantor”)      (the
    “Issuer”)
     (the “Non-
Guarantor
        Subsidiaries”)
                Total  

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

              

Cash generated from (used by) operations

     69          (880)         183          877          249    

Net movement in intergroup receivables and payables

     (11)         732          139          (860)           

Taxation refund

                                       

Taxation paid

     (15)         (1)         (32)                 (48)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities from continuing operations

     43          (149)         293          17          204    

Net cash inflow from operating activities from discontinued operations

                                       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities

     43          (149)         302          17          213    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

              

Capital expenditure

     (65)                 (199)                 (264)   

Expenditure on intangible assets

     (2)                                 (2)   

Other investments acquired

                     (17)                 (17)   

Proceeds from disposal of other investments

                     14                  14    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

                     (3)                 (3)   

Net loans (advanced to) repaid by associates and joint ventures

     (43)                                 (34)   

Acquisition of subsidiary and loan

     (13)                         13            

Decrease in cash restricted for use

                                       

Interest received

                                       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from investing activities from continuing operations

     (122)                 (199)         13          (299)   

Net cash outflow from investing activities from discontinued operations

                     (50)                 (50)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from investing activities

     (122)                 (249)         13          (349)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

              

Proceeds from issue of share capital

             13                  (13)           

Proceeds from borrowings

     82          100                          182    

Repayment of borrowings

     (34)                 (37)                 (71)   

Finance costs paid

     (3)         (30)         (5)                 (38)   

Dividends paid

                     (8)                 (8)   

Intergroup dividends received (paid)

             53          (53)                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities from continuing operations

     45          136          (103)         (13)         65    

Net cash outflow from financing activities from discontinued operations

                     (1)                 (1)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities

     45          136          (104)         (13)         64    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (34)         (4)         (51)         17          (72)   

Translation

     (1)                 14          (17)         (4)   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     87          264          193                  544    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     52          260          156                  468    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     43    


Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the year ended 31 December 2015

 

 

 
US Dollar million   AngloGold
Ashanti
   

IOMco

 

    Other
subsidiaries
          Consolidation
adjustments
       
  (the “Guarantor”)     (the
    “Issuer”)
    (the “Non-
Guarantor
        Subsidiaries”)
              Total  

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

         

Cash generated from (used by) operations

    44         (364)        1,115         455         1,250    

Net movement in intergroup receivables and payables

    131         1,036         (833)        (334)          

Dividends received from joint ventures

           57                       57    

Taxation refund

    12                              21    

Taxation paid

    (5)        (1)        (178)               (184)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash inflow from operating activities from continuing operations

    182         728         113         121         1,144    

Net cash outflow from operating activities from discontinued operations

                  (5)               (5)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash inflow from operating activities

    182         728         108         121         1,139    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

         

Capital expenditure

    (194)               (470)               (664)   

Expenditure on intangible assets

    (2)               (1)               (3)   

Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets

                                  

Other investments acquired

                  (86)               (86)   

Proceeds from disposal of other investments

                  80                81    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

                  (11)               (11)   

Proceeds from disposal of associates and joint ventures

                                  

Net loans repaid by (advanced to) associates and joint ventures

           (5)                      (3)   

Net proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries and investments

                  812                812    

Cash in subsidiary disposed and transfers to held for sale

                  (2)               (2)   

(Acquisition) disposal of subsidiary and loan

           (1)                        

Increase in cash restricted for use

           (2)        (15)               (17)   

Interest received

                  16                25    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from investing activities from continuing operations

    (186)        (5)        330                139    

Net cash outflow from investing activities from discontinued operations

                  (59)               (59)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from investing activities

    (186)        (5)        271                80    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

         

Proceeds from borrowings

    120         300                       421    

Repayment of borrowings

    (127)        (1,024)        (137)               (1,288)   

Finance costs paid

    (14)        (223)        (14)               (251)   

Bond settlement premium, RCF and bond transaction costs

           (61)                      (61)   

Dividends paid

                  (5)               (5)   

Intergroup dividends received (paid)

           247         (247)                 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash outflow from financing activities from continuing operations

    (21)        (761)        (402)               (1,184)   

Net cash outflow from financing activities from discontinued operations

                  (2)               (2)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash outflow from financing activities

    (21)        (761)        (404)               (1,186)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

    (25)        (38)        (25)        121         33    

Translation

    (8)               112         (121)        (17)   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    52         260         156                468    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    19         222         243                484    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     44    


Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the year ended 31 December 2014

 

 

 
     AngloGold
Ashanti
    

IOMco

 

     Other
subsidiaries
           Consolidation
adjustments
        
US Dollar million      (the “Guarantor”)      (the
    “Issuer”)
     (the “Non-
Guarantor
        Subsidiaries”)
                Total  

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

              

Cash generated from (used by) operations

     344          (839)         931          907          1,343    

Net movement in intergroup receivables and payables

     (1)         419          437          (855)           

Taxation refund

                     41                  41    

Taxation paid

     (20)         (2)         (172)                 (194)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities from continuing operations

     323         (422)         1,237          52          1,190    

Net cash inflow from operating activities from discontinued operations

                     30                  30    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities

     323          (422)         1,267          52          1,220    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

              

Capital expenditure

     (222)                 (622)                 (844)   

Expenditure on intangible assets

     (5)                                 (5)   

Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets

                     31                  31    

Other investments acquired

                     (79)                 (79)   

Proceeds from disposal of other investments

                     73                 73    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

             (52)         (14)                 (65)   

Net loans (advanced to) repaid by associates and joint ventures

     (43)                                 (36)   

Dividends received

                             (1)           

Net proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries and investments

     105                                  105    

Cash in subsidiary disposed and transfers to held for sale

                                       

(Acquisition) disposal of subsidiary and loan

     (116)         (3)                 116            

Decrease in cash restricted for use

                     24                  24    

Interest received

                     14                  21    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash outflow from investing activities from continuing operations

     (276)         (45)         (568)         116          (773)   

Net cash outflow from investing activities from discontinued operations

                     (170)                 (170)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash outflow from investing activities

     (276)         (45)         (738)         116          (943)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

              

Proceeds from issue of share capital

             114                  (114)           

Proceeds from borrowings

     157          100          354                  611    

Repayment of borrowings

     (171)                 (584)                 (755)   

Finance costs paid

     (14)         (205)         (27)                 (246)   

Bond settlement premium, RCF and bond transaction costs

             (9)                         (9)   

Dividends paid

                     (17)                 (17)   

Intergroup dividends received (paid)

             318          (318)                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from financing activities from continuing operations

     (28)         318          (592)         (114)         (416)   

Net cash outflow from financing activities from discontinued operations

                     (5)                 (5)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from financing activities

     (28)         318          (597)         (114)         (421)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     19          (149)         (68)         54          (144)   

Translation

     (6)                 44          (54)         (16)   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     39          409          180                  628    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     52          260          156                  468    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

By order of the Board

 

SM PITYANA    S VENKATAKRISHNAN    KC RAMON   

Chairman

   Chief Executive Officer    Chief Financial Officer   

18 February 2016

        

 

     45    


Non-GAAP disclosure

From time to time AngloGold Ashanti Limited may publicly disclose certain “Non-GAAP” financial measures in the course of its financial presentations, earnings releases, earnings conference calls and otherwise.

The financial items “price received”, “price received per ounce”, “total cash costs”, “total cash costs per ounce”, “total production costs”, “total production costs per ounce”, “all-in sustaining costs”, “all-in sustaining costs per ounce”, “all-in costs”, “all-in-costs per ounce”, “Net debt” and “adjusted EBITDA” have been determined using industry guidelines and practices and are not measures under IFRS. An investor should not consider these items in isolation or as alternatives to production costs, profit/(loss) applicable to equity shareholders, profit/(loss) before taxation, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with IFRS.

The Gold Institute provided definitions for the calculation of total cash costs and total production costs and during June 2013 the World Gold Council published a Guidance Note on “all-in sustaining costs”. The calculation of total cash costs, total cash costs per ounce, total production costs, total production costs per ounce, all-in sustaining costs and all-in sustaining costs per ounce may vary significantly among gold mining companies, and by themselves do not necessarily provide a basis for comparison with other gold mining companies. However, we believe that total cash costs, total production costs, all-in sustaining costs and all-in costs in total by mine and per ounce by mine are useful indicators to investors and management of a mine’s performance because they provide:

an indication of a mine’s profitability, efficiency and cash flows;

the trend in costs as the mine matures over time on a consistent basis; and

an internal benchmark of performance to allow for comparison against other mines, both within the AngloGold Ashanti group and at other gold mining companies.

Price received gives an indication of revenue earned per unit of gold sold and includes gold income and realised non–hedge derivatives in its calculation and serves as a benchmark of performance against the spot price of gold.

Net debt and Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreements) are inputs used for the calculation of compliance with the financial maintenance covenants as set out in the group’s revolving credit facility agreements.

The group uses certain Non-GAAP performance measures and ratios in managing the business and may provide users of this financial information with additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the reported operating results or any other measure of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. In addition, the presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures that other companies use.

 

A

 

Price received - continuing operations

          
 

 

 
         Quarter ended     Year ended      
        

    Dec

    2015

 

   

Sep

2015

 

   

Dec

2014

 

   

Dec

2015

 

   

Dec    

2014    

 

 
        

    Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

 
 

 

 
         US Dollar million / Imperial  
 

 

 
  Gold income (note 2)      1,024        946        1,212        4,015        4,952     
  Adjusted for non-controlling interests      (15     (13     (19     (61     (76)    
    

 

 

 
       1,009        933        1,193        3,954        4,876     
  Realised gain on other commodity contracts      4        4        5        17        21     
  Associates and joint ventures’ share of gold income including realised non-hedge derivatives      103        107        143        474        470     
    

 

 

 
  Attributable gold income including realised non-hedge derivatives      1,116        1,044        1,340        4,445        5,366     
    

 

 

 
  Attributable gold sold - oz (000)      1,011        929        1,115        3,838        4,244     
  Price received per unit - $/oz      1,104        1,123        1,202        1,158        1,264     
 

 

 

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     46    


B

 

All-in sustaining costs and All-in costs1 - continuing operations

          
 

 

 
         Quarter ended     Year ended      
        

    Dec

    2015

 

   

Sep

2015

 

   

Dec

2014

 

   

Dec

2015

 

   

Dec    

2014    

 

 
        

    Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

 
 

 

 
         US Dollar million / Imperial  
 

 

 
  Cost of sales (note 3)      812        830        999        3,294        3,972   
  Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets (note 3)      (214     (193     (222     (777     (783)    
  Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation      4        3        3        13        10     
  Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations      19        13        22        78        88     
  Associates and joint ventures’ share of costs      68        65        76        270        294     
  Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments      5        2        9        12        11     
  Sustaining exploration and study costs      18        16        17        62        47     
  Total sustaining capex      179        157        252        629        790     
    

 

 

 
  All-in sustaining costs      891        892        1,155        3,581        4,429     
  Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non -gold producing companies      (16     (11     (24     (64     (77)    
    

 

 

 
  All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      875        881        1,131        3,517        4,352     
  Adjusted for stockpile write-offs      (5     (10     (10     (23     (22)    
    

 

 

 
  All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      870        872        1,121        3,494        4,330     
    

 

 

 
  All-in sustaining costs      891        892        1,155        3,581        4,429     
  Non-sustaining project capital expenditure      44        40        61        169        249     
  Technology improvements      4        3        7        16        19     
  Non-sustaining exploration and study costs      19        16        25        62        91     
  Care and maintenance (note 4)      16        17               67        -     
  Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations      14        4        6        26        24     
    

 

 

 
  All-in costs      988        972        1,254        3,921        4,812     
  Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non -gold producing companies      (13     (11     (19     (55     (62)    
    

 

 

 
  All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      975        961        1,235        3,866        4,750     
  Adjusted for stockpile write-offs      (5     (10     (10     (23     (22)    
    

 

 

 
  All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      970        951        1,225        3,843        4,728     
    

 

 

 
  Gold sold - oz (000)      1,011        929        1,115        3,838        4,244     
  All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz      860        937        1,005        910        1,020     
  All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz      959        1,024        1,099        1,001        1,114     
  1 Refer to note F Summary of Operations by Mine           

C

  Total costs 2 - continuing operations           
  Total cash costs (note 3)      606        640        722        2,493        3,071     
  Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and other      (11     (7     (13     (42     (48)    
  Associates and joint ventures’ share of total cash costs      64        66        78        267        291     
    

 

 

 
  Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      659        699        787        2,718        3,314     
  Retrenchment costs (note 3)      2        3        9        11        24     
  Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs (note 3)      (31     11        31        (10     66     
  Amortisation of tangible assets (note 3)      204        183        213        737        749     
  Amortisation of intangible assets (note 3)      10        10        9        40        34     
  Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      (3     (2     (7     (9     (15)    
  Equity-accounted associates and joint ventures’ share of production costs      34        28        24        111        104     
    

 

 

 
  Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      875        932        1,066        3,598        4,276     
    

 

 

 
  Gold produced - oz (000)      994        951        1,100        3,818        4,221     
  Total cash cost per unit - $/oz      663        735        715        712        785     
  Total production cost per unit - $/oz      880        980        969        942        1,013     
  2 Refer to note F Summary of Operations by Mine           
 

 

 

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     47    


D

 

Adjusted EBITDA (1) - continuing operations

          
 

 

 
         Quarter ended     Year ended      
        

    Dec

    2015

 

   

Sep

2015

 

   

Dec

2014

 

   

Dec

2015

 

   

Dec    

2014    

 

 
        

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

 
 

 

 
         US Dollar million  
 

 

 
  Profit (loss) on ordinary activities before taxation      110        46        (9     257        170     
  Add back :           
  Finance costs and unwinding of obligations      49        65        67        245        276     
  Interest received      (8     (6     (6     (28     (24)    
  Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets (note 3)      214        193        222        777        783     
  Adjustments :           
  Exchange loss (gain)      6        (11     (5     17        7     
  Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds      (14     (118     (63     (66     17     
  Impairment of assets      —          6        10        14        12     
  Write-down of stockpiles and heap leach to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments      3        2        1        10        2     
  Retrenchments and restructuring costs mainly at Obuasi      18        20        154        81        234     
  Net loss (profit) on disposal of assets      1        —          2        (1     (25)    
  Loss on sale of Navachab (note 5)      —          —          —          —          2     
  Loss (gain) on unrealised non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts      4        1        (5     7        (13)    
  Repurchase premium on part settlement of $1.25bn bonds      (1     62        —          61        —     
  Associates and joint ventures’ net exceptional expense      (14     5        (22     (9     (16)    
  Associates and joint ventures’ - adjustments for amortisation, interest, taxation and other      20        26        56        107        191     
    

 

 

 
  Adjusted EBITDA      388        291        402        1,472        1,616     
    

 

 

 
  (1) EBITDA (as adjusted) and prepared in terms of the formula set out in the Revolving Credit Agreements.           
 

 

 
                    

As at

Dec

2015

 

   

As at

Sep

2015

 

   

As at    

Dec    

2014    

 

 
                    

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

 
 

 

 
           US Dollar million     
 

 

 

E

  Net debt           
  Borrowings - long-term portion          2,637        2,691        3,498     
  Borrowings - short-term portion          100        71        223     
        

 

 

 
  Total borrowings          2,737        2,762        3,721     
  Corporate office lease          (15     (17     (22)    
  Unamortised portion of the convertible and rated bonds          21        22        28     
  Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds          (9     (24     (75)    
  Cash restricted for use          (60     (53     (51)    
  Cash and cash equivalents          (484     (399     (468)    
        

 

 

 
  Net debt          2,190        2,291        3,133     
 

 

 

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     48    


F Summary of Operations by Mine

For the three months ended 31 December 2015

Operations in South Africa

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

      LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO      LOGO     LOGO  
All-in sustaining costs                        
Cost of sales per financial statements      33        58        90        59        53        112        43        1         246        4   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (5     (10     (15     (13     (9     (21     (4     -         (40     (3

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        1   

Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        19   

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of costs(2)

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        1   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     6        13        19        14        7        21        6        2         48        2   
All-in sustaining costs      34        61        94        60        51        112        45        3         254        24   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies(1)

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        2   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      34        61        94        60        51        112        45        3         254        26   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      34        61        94        60        51        112        45        3         254        26   
All-in sustaining costs      34        61        94        60        51        112        45        3         254        24   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        -        -        6        -        6        -        -         6        -   

Technology improvements

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        5         5        (1

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        3   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        12   
                   
All-in costs      34        61        94        66        51        118        45        8         265        38   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies(1)

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        2   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      34        61        94        66        51        118        45        8         265        40   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      34        61        94        66        51        118        45        8         265        40   
                   
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      29        61        90        63        54        116        51        3         260        -   
                   
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      1,142        993        1,041        959        957        958        893        -         988        -   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs)-$/oz(4)      1,142        999        1,045        1,048        957        1,006        893        -         1,028        -   

 

  (1) 

Adjusting for non-controlling interest of items included in calculation, to disclose the attributable portions only. Other consists of heap leach inventory.

  (2) 

Attributable costs and related expenses of associates and equity accounted joint ventures are included in the calculation of total cash costs per ounce and total production costs per ounce.

  (3) 

Attributable portion.

  (4) 

In addition to the operational performances of the mines, all-in sustaining cost per ounce, all-in cost per ounce, total cash costs per ounce and total production costs per ounce are affected by fluctuations in the currency exchange rate. AngloGold Ashanti reports all-in sustaining cost per ounce and all-in cost per ounce calculated to the nearest US dollar amount and gold sold in ounces. AngloGold Ashanti reports total cash costs per ounce and total production costs per ounce calculated to the nearest US dollar amount and gold produced in ounces.

  (5) 

Corporate includes non-gold producing subsidiaries.

 

     49    


For the three months ended 31 December 2015

Operations in South Africa

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

      LOGO      LOGO     

LOGO

    

LOGO

    

LOGO

    

LOGO

    

LOGO

    LOGO     

LOGO

    

LOGO

 
Total cash costs                                                 
Total cash costs per financial statements      25         42         67         44         42         86         40        -         193         1   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and other(1)

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -        -         -         2   

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of total cash costs(2)

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -        -         -         (1
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      25         42         67         44         42         86         40        -         193         2   

Retrenchment costs

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -        1         1         -   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     1         4         4         1         1         2         (2     -         4         (1

Amortisation of tangible assets

     5         9         14         12         8         19         3        -         36         2   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         1         1         1         1         2         -        1         4         1   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies(1)

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -        -         -         (2
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      31         56         86         58         52         109         41        2         238         2   
                   
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      28         59         87         62         52         113         49        3         252         -   
                   
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      908         714         777         722         802         759         815        -         776         -   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,127         948         1,005         950         985         966         852        -         957         -   

 

     50    


For the three months ended 31 December 2015

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali and Tanzania

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

      LOGO      LOGO     LOGO     LOGO      LOGO    

LOGO

   

LOGO

 
      LOGO      LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO      LOGO      
All-in sustaining costs                                                                           
Cost of sales per financial statements      -         56        6        66        -        -         113        1        242   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     -         (11     (5     (7     -        -         (45     (1     (69

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -         -        1        1        -        -         1        (1     2   

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of costs(2)

     44         -        -        -        7        16         -        -        67   

Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments

     -         -        -        -        2        -         3        -        5   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -         1        3        1        -        -         3        1        9   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     1         6        1        13        1        3         33        -        58   
All-in sustaining costs      45         52        6        74        10        19         108        -        314   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies(1)

     -         -        -        (11     -        -         -        -        (11
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      45         52        6        63        10        19         108        -        303   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         -        -        -        (2     -         (3     -        (5
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      45         52        6        63        8        19         105        -        298   
                 
All-in sustaining costs      45         52        6        74        10        19         108        -        314   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     34         -        5        -        -        -         -        (1     38   

Care and maintenance costs

     -         -        16        -        -        -         -        -        16   
All-in costs      79         52        27        74        10        19         108        (1     368   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies(1)

     -         -        -        (11     -        -         -        -        (11
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      79         52        27        63        10        19         108        (1     357   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         -        -        -        (2     -         (3     -        (5
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      79         52        27        63        8        19         105        (1     352   
                 
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      68         53        9        66        7        18         147        -        368   
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs)
per unit - $/oz
(4)
     669         972        684        957        1,114        1,104         715        -        813   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,165         972        2,941        957        1,114        1,092         715        -        961   

 

     51    


For the three months ended 31 December 2015

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali and Tanzania

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

      LOGO      LOGO     LOGO     LOGO      LOGO     LOGO      LOGO  
     LOGO      LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO      LOGO      LOGO       
Total cash costs                                                                             

Total cash costs per financial statements

     -         50        13        66        -         -         65        -         194   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and other(1)

     -         -        -        (10     -         -         -        -         (10

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of total cash costs(2)

     42         -        -        -        8         15         -        -         65   
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      42         50        13        56        8         15         65        -         249   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     -         (4     (14     (4     -         -         (5     1         (26

Amortisation of tangible assets

     -         11        5        7        -         -         45        -         68   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         -        -        -        -         -         -        1         1   

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of total cash costs(2)

     29         -        -        -        3         2         -        -         34   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      71         57        4        59        11         17         105        2         326   
                 
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      69         56        8        71        7         16         139        -         366   
                 
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      603         897        1,607        788        1,082         921         465        -         676   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,017         1,022        558        816        1,446         1,067         758        -         883   
                                                                              

 

     52    


For the three months ended 31 December 2015

Operations in Australia, United States of America, Argentina and Brazil

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

      LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO  
     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO       LOGO     LOGO     LOGO      
All-in sustaining costs                                                                         
Cost of sales per financial statements      60        78        3        141        59        80        38        2        179   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (6     (23     (1     (30     (19     (34     (20     1        (72

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -        1        -        1        -        -        -        -        -   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        3        1        4        1        1        1        2        5   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     7        11        -        18        17        27        9        -        53   
All-in sustaining costs      61        70        3        134        58        74        28        5        165   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies(1)

     -        -        -        -        (4     -        -        (3     (7
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      61        70        3        134        54        74        28        2        158   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      61        70        3        134        54        74        28        2        158   
                   
All-in sustaining costs      61        70        3        134        58        74        28        5        165   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        1        1        -        -        -        15        15   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        2        1        (1     2   
All-in costs      61        70        4        135        58        76        29        19        182   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies(1)

     -        -        -        -        (4     -        -        -        (4
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      61        70        4        135        54        76        29        19        178   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      61        70        4        135        54        76        29        19        178   
                   
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      56        100        -        155        69        115        46        -        231   
                 
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      1,103        693        -        864        778        647        587        -        684   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write- offs) - $/oz(4)      1,103        693        -        873        778        664        603        -        784   
                                                                          

 

     53    


For the three months ended 31 December 2015

Operations in Australia, United States of America, Argentina and Brazil

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO     LOGO     LOGO      LOGO  
     LOGO      LOGO      LOGO         LOGO     LOGO     LOGO       
Total cash costs                                                      

Total cash costs per financial statements

     49         48         2         99         46        51        20        2         119   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and
other(1)

     -         -         -         -         (3     -        -        -         (3
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      49         48         2         99         43        51        20        2         116   

Retrenchment costs

     -         -         -         -         -        -        -        1         1   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     -         1         1         2         (4     (4     (3     1         (10

Amortisation of tangible assets

     6         23         1         30         19        31        18        -         68   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         -         -         -         -        3        1        -         4   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies(1)

              -         -         -         (1     -        -        -         (1
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      55         72         4         131         57        81        36        4         178   
                 
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      51         94         -         144         72        117        46        -         235   
                 
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      969         512         -         685         589        432        435        -         490   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,091         770         -         907         788        689        801        -         752   
                                                                               

 

     54    


For the three months ended 30 September 2015

Operations in South Africa

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

      LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO      LOGO     LOGO  
All-in sustaining costs                                          
Cost of sales per financial statements      37        68        106        65        58        124        50        2         280        (2

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (6     (11     (17     (13     (10     (23     (4     -         (44     (1

Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        13   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     5        12        17        16        8        24        4        3         48        1   
All-in sustaining costs      36        69        106        68        56        125        50        5         284        11   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies(1)

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        3   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      36        69        106        68        56        125        50        5         284        14   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      36        69        106        68        56        125        50        5         284        14   
                   
All-in sustaining costs      36        69        106        68        56        125        50        5         284        11   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        -        -        7        -        7        -        1         8        -   

Technology improvements

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        3         3        -   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        4   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        2   
All-in costs      36        69        106        75        56        132        50        9         295        17   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies(1)

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        4   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      36        69        106        75        56        132        50        9         295        21   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      36        69        106        75        56        132        50        9         295        21   
                   
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      26        64        90        53        52        105        46        4         245        -   
                   
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      1,378        1,083        1,170        1,285        1,102        1,195        1,083        -         1,176        -   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs)
- $/oz
(4)
     1,378        1,090        1,174        1,422        1,102        1,265        1,083        -         1,222        -   

 

  (1)  Adjusting for non-controlling interest of items included in calculation, to disclose the attributable portions only. Other consists of heap leach inventory.
  (2)  Attributable costs and related expenses of associates and equity accounted joint ventures are included in the calculation of total cash costs per ounce and total production costs per ounce.
  (3)  Attributable portion.
  (4)  In addition to the operational performances of the mines, all-in sustaining cost per ounce, all-in cost per ounce, total cash costs per ounce and total production costs per ounce are affected by fluctuations in the currency exchange rate. AngloGold Ashanti reports all-in sustaining cost per ounce and all-in cost per ounce calculated to the nearest US dollar amount and gold sold in ounces. AngloGold Ashanti reports total cash costs per ounce and total production costs per ounce calculated to the nearest US dollar amount and gold produced in ounces.
  (5)  Corporate includes non-gold producing subsidiaries.

 

     55    


For the three months ended 30 September 2015

Operations in South Africa

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO     LOGO      LOGO  
Total cash costs                                               
Total cash costs per financial statements      32         58         90         52         50         102         47         (1     238         (5

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and other(1)

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -        -         5   
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      32         58         90         52         50         102         47         (1     238         -   

Retrenchment costs

     -         -         1         -         -         -         -         1        1         -   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     -         1         1         1         1         1         1         (1     3         -   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     5         10         15         12         8         21         4         1        40         1   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     1         1         2         1         1         2         -         -        4         1   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies(1)

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -        -         1   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      38         70         109         66         60         126         52         -        286         3   
                   
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      28         66         93         54         54         108         48         4        253         -   
                   
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,168         876         962         958         930         944         984         -        959         -   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,398         1,065         1,163         1,221         1,123         1,172         1,084         -        1,152         -   
                                                                                          

 

     56    


For the three months ended 30 September 2015

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali and Tanzania

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

     

LOGO

    

LOGO

   

LOGO

   

LOGO

    

LOGO

   

LOGO

   

 

 

LOGO

 

 
     

LOGO

    

 

LOGO

 

   

LOGO

   

LOGO

   

LOGO

    

LOGO

    

LOGO

     
All-in sustaining costs                                                                            
Cost of sales per financial statements      -         55        24        62        -         -         91        1        233   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     -         (8     (6     (6     -         -         (36     (1     (57

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -         -        1        -        -         -         1        -        2   

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of costs(2)

     47         -        -        -        7         11         -        -        65   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -         -        3        1        -         -         3        -        7   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     2         2        1        5        1         -         32        1        44   
All-in sustaining costs      49         49        23        62        8         11         91        1        294   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non -gold producing companies(1)

     -         -        -        (9     -         -         -        -        (9
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      49         49        23        53        8         11         91        1        285   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         (7     -        -        -         -         -        -        (7
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      49         42        23        53        8         11         91        1        278   
               
All-in sustaining costs      49         49        23        62        8         11         91        1        294   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     26         -        5        -        -         -         -        -        31   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -         -        -        1        -         -         -        -        1   

Care and maintenance costs

     -         -        17        -        -         -         -        -        17   
All-in costs      75         49        45        63        8         11         91        1        343   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non -gold producing companies(1)

     -         -        -        (10     -         -         -        -        (10
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      75         49        45        53        8         11         91        1        333   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         (7     -        -        -         -         -        -        (7
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      75         42        45        53        8         11         91        1        326   
               
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      73         46        16        54        7         15         122        -        334   
               
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      677         928        1,418        990        1,057         734         741        -        832   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,037         928        2,778        1,004        1,057         755         741        -        979   
                                                                             

 

     57    


For the three months ended 30 September 2015

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali and Tanzania

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO     LOGO      LOGO     

LOGO

    

 

LOGO

 

 
      LOGO     

 

LOGO

 

     LOGO      LOGO     LOGO      LOGO      LOGO        
Total cash costs                                                    

Total cash costs per financial statements

     -         50         12         52        -         -         67         1         182   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and other(1)

     -         -         -         (8     -         -         -         -         (8

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of total cash
costs(2)

     47         -         -         -        7         12         -         -         66   
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      47         50         12         44        7         12         67         1         240   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     -         -         2         2        -         -         1         -         5   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     -         8         6         6        -         -         36         -         56   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         -         -         -        -         -         -         1         1   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies(1)

     -         -         -         (1     -         -         -         -         (1

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of total cash
costs(2)

     24         -         -         -        1         3         -         -         28   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      71         58         20         51        8         15         104         2         329   
                 
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      72         49         13         52        7         17         138         -         349   
                 
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      658         1,034         922         854        938         679         483         -         687   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      993         1,197         1,570         985        1,029         859         752         -         942   
                                                                                 

 

     58    


For the three months ended 30 September 2015

Operations in Australia, United States of America, Argentina and Brazil

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

     

 

LOGO

   

LOGO

   

 

LOGO

 

   

LOGO

   

LOGO

   

LOGO

 
      LOGO     LOGO     LOGO      

LOGO

 

   

 

LOGO

 

    LOGO      
All-in sustaining costs                                                                         
Cost of sales per financial statements      55        61        5        121        70        96        32        -        198   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (6     (20     (1     (27     (17     (35     (12     -        (64

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -        1        -        1        -        -        -        -        -   

Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments

     -        -        -        -        -        -        2        -        2   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     1        3        -        4        2        -        1        2        5   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     7        11        -        18        16        24        7        (1     46   
All-in sustaining costs      57        56        4        117        71        85        30        1        187   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non -gold producing companies(1)

     -        -        -        -        (5     -        -        (1     (6
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      57        56        4        117        66        85        30        -        181   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        (2     -        (2
                   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      57        56        4        117        66        85        28        -        179   

All-in sustaining costs

     57        56        4        117        71        85        30        1        187   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        1        1   
Non-sustaining exploration and study costs      -        -        2        2        -        -        -        9        9   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        2        -        -        2   
All-in costs      57        56        6        119        71        87        30        11        199   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non -gold producing companies(1)

     -        -        -        -        (5     -        -        -        (5
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      57        56        6        119        66        87        30        11        194   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        (2     -        (2
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      57        56        6        119        66        87        28        11        192   
                   
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      50        83        -        133        74        123        25        -        221   
               
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit -
$/oz(4)
     1,136        674        -        878        896        694        1,097        -        810   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,136        674        -        896        897        712        1,106        -        882   
                                                                          

 

     59    


For the three months ended 30 September 2015

Operations in Australia, United States of America, Argentina and Brazil

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

     

LOGO

 

     LOGO     

 

LOGO

 

   

LOGO

 

    LOGO     LOGO  
      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO        

 

LOGO

 

   

 

LOGO

 

     LOGO      
Total cash costs                                                                              
Total cash costs per financial statements      51         42         3         96         49        59         20        1        129   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and other(1)

     -         -         -         -         (4     -         -        -        (4
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      51         42         3         96         45        59         20        1        125   

Retrenchment costs

     -         -         -         -         -        -         -        1        1   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     -         -         -         -         4        1         (1     (1     3   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     6         20         1         27         17        32         11        (1     59   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         -         -         -         -        3         1        -        4   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies(1)

        -         -         -         (2     -         -        -        (2
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      57         62         4         123         64        95         31        -        190   
                   
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      51         83         -         134         71        123         25        -        219   
                 
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      996         500         -         718         630        483         804        -        570   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,119         739         -         921         900        778         1,247        -        875   
                                                                               

 

     60    


For the three months ended 31 December 2014

Operations in South Africa

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

     

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LOGO

   

LOGO

   

LOGO

   

LOGO

   

LOGO

   

LOGO

   

LOGO

   

 

LOGO

 

    

LOGO

   

LOGO

 
All-in sustaining costs                                              
Cost of sales per financial statements      23        46        58        127        71        65        136        52        1         316        (3

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (2     (9     (14     (24     (16     (13     (29     (5     1         (58     (2

Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        22   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     2        7        15        25        16        11        27        15        4         70        3   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      23        44        59        128        71        63        134        62        6         328        20   
                     
All-in sustaining costs      23        44        59        128        71        63        134        62        6         328        20   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        -        -        -        9        -        9        -        -         9        -   

Technology improvements

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        7         7        -   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        1   
All-in costs      23        44        59        128        80        63        143        62        13         344        21   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      23        44        59        128        80        63        143        62        13         344        21   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      23        44        59        128        80        63        143        62        13         344        21   
                     
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      22        34        68        124        56        63        119        56        1         300        -   
                     
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      1,027        1,324        888        1,031        1,275        1,000        1,129        1,116        -         1,097        -   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,027        1,324        893        1,034        1,436        1,000        1,205        1,116        -         1,151        -   
                                                                                           

 

  (1) 

Adjusting for non-controlling interest of items included in calculation, to disclose the attributable portions only. Other consists of heap leach inventory.

  (2)

Attributable costs and related expenses of associates and equity accounted joint ventures are included in the calculation of total cash costs per ounce and total production costs per ounce.

  (3) 

Attributable portion.

  (4) 

In addition to the operational performances of the mines, all-in sustaining cost per ounce, all-in cost per ounce, total cash costs per ounce and total production costs per ounce are affected by fluctuations in the currency exchange rate. AngloGold Ashanti reports all-in sustaining cost per ounce and all-in cost per ounce calculated to the nearest US dollar amount and gold sold in ounces. AngloGold Ashanti reports total cash costs per ounce and total production costs per ounce calculated to the nearest US dollar amount and gold produced in ounces.

  (5)

Corporate includes non-gold producing subsidiaries.

 

     61    


For the three months ended 31 December 2014

Operations in South Africa

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO     

 

LOGO

 

   

 

LOGO

 

     LOGO      LOGO  
Total cash costs                                                      
Total cash costs per financial statements      20         34         42         96         53         50         103         49        -         248         (5

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and other(1)

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -        -         -         2   
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      20         34         42         96         53         50         103         49        -         248         (3

Retrenchment costs

     1         2         2         5         1         1         2         -        -         7         -   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     -         1         1         3         1         1         3         (2     1         3         -   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     2         8         12         22         15         12         27         4        -         53         1   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         1         1         2         1         1         2         1        -         5         1   

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of total cash costs(2)

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -        -         -         1   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      23         46         58         128         71         65         137         52        1         316         -   
                     
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      22         33         68         124         56         63         119         56        1         300         -   
                     
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      894         1,014         615         773         946         792         864         883        -         830         -   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,019         1,375         857         1,026         1,276         1,033         1,147         926        -         1,056         -   
                                                                                                   

 

     62    


For the three months ended 31 December 2014

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali and Tanzania

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO    

LOGO

   

LOGO

   

 

LOGO

 

 
     LOGO    

 

LOGO

 

    LOGO    

LOGO

   

LOGO

    

LOGO

    

LOGO

   

LOGO

     
All-in sustaining costs                                                                                  
Cost of sales per financial statements     -        48        73        86        -         -         -        106        1        314   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

    -        (6     (6     (9     -         -         -        (43     (1     (65

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

    -        -        -        1        -         -         -        -        1        2   

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of costs(2)

    42        -        -        -        13         19         1        -        1        76   

Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments

    -        -        -        -        -         -         8        -        -        8   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

    -        -        10        1        -         -         -        1        -        12   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

    1        9        6        9        1         3         -        42        (2     69   
All-in sustaining costs     43        51        83        88        14         22         9        106        -        416   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non -gold producing companies(1)

    -        -        -        (13     -         -         -        -        -        (13
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies     43        51        83        75        14         22         9        106        -        403   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

    -        -        -        -        -         -         (8     -        -        (8
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs     43        51        83        75        14         22         1        106        -        395   
                 
All-in sustaining costs     43        51        83        88        14         22         9        106        -        416   

Non-sustaining Project capex

    44        -        6        -        -         -         -        -        -        50   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

    -        -        -        1        -         -         -        -        -        1   
All-in costs     87        51        89        89        14         22         9        106        -        467   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non -gold producing companies(1)

    -        -        -        (13     -         -         -        -        -        (13
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies     87        51        89        76        14         22         9        106        -        454   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

    -        -        -        -        -         -         (8     -        -        (8
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs     87        51        89        76        14         22         1        106        -        446   
                 
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)     81        41        57        76        15         21         3        142        -        435   
                 
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)     532        1,248        1,440        973        937         1,049         414        751        -        907   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)     1,080        1,248        1,550        981        937         1,049         414        751        -        1,024   
                                                                                   

 

     63    


For the three months ended 31 December 2014

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali and Tanzania

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO     LOGO      LOGO      LOGO    

 

LOGO

 

 
      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO     LOGO      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO       
Total cash costs                                                    

Total cash costs per financial statements

     -         39         48         71        -         -         -         62         -        220   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and other(1)

     -         -         -         (11     -         -         -         -         -        (11

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of total cash costs(2)

     44         -         -         -        14         20         1         -         (1     78   
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      44         39         48         60        14         20         1         62         (1     287   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     -         3         12         2        -         -         -         2         -        19   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     -         6         6         9        -         -         -         43         -        64   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         -         -         -        -         -         -         -         1        1   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies(1)

     -         -         -         (2     -         -         -         -         -        (2

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of total cash costs(2)

     17         -         -         -        1         5         -         -         -        23   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      61         48         66         69        15         25         1         107         -        392   
               
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      80         40         48         68        15         21         3         144         -        419   
               
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      546         976         999         884        973         942         220         429         -        687   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      756         1,189         1,362         1,021        1,027         1,201         329         744         -        939   
                                                                                         

 

     64    


For the three months ended 31 December 2014

Operations in Australia, United States of America, Argentina and Brazil

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

     

LOGO

 

 

   

LOGO

 

   

 

LOGO

 

   

 

LOGO

 

   

LOGO

    LOGO  
      LOGO    

LOGO

 

   

LOGO

 

     

LOGO

 

   

 

LOGO

 

    LOGO      
All-in sustaining costs                                                                         
Cost of sales per financial statements      81        79        3        163        66        98        41        4        209   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (14     (27     (1     (42     (9     (30     (16     -        (55

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -        1        -        1        -        -        -        -        -   

Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments

     -        -        -        -        -        1        -        -        1   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        1        1        2        -        2        -        1        3   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     5        22        1        28        23        45        13        1        82   
All-in sustaining costs      72        76        4        152        80        116        38        6        240   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies(1)

     -        -        -        -        (6     -        -        (6     (12
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      72        76        4        152        74        116        38        -        228   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        (1     -        -        (1
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      72        76        4        152        74        115        38        -        227   
                   
All-in sustaining costs      72        76        4        152        80        116        38        6        240   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        2        2   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        2        2        -        -        -        21        21   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        4        1        1        6   
All-in costs      72        76        6        154        80        120        39        30        269   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies(1)

     -        -        -        -        (6     -        -        -        (6
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      72        76        6        154        74        120        39        30        263   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        (1     -        -        (1
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      72        76        6        154        74        119        39        30        262   
                   
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      60        92        -        152        71        119        40        -        230   
                 
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      1,193        824        -        995        1,051        970        947        -        990   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,193        824        -        1,006        1,051        1,010        973        -        1,141   
                                                                          

 

     65    


For the three months ended 31 December 2014

Operations in Australia, United States of America, Argentina and Brazil

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

     

 

LOGO

 

    

LOGO

 

    

 

 

LOGO

 

   

LOGO

 

    

LOGO

 

   

LOGO

 

 
     

LOGO

 

    

LOGO

 

    

LOGO

 

       

 

LOGO

 

   

 

LOGO

 

   

LOGO

 

      
Total cash costs                                                                              
Total cash costs per financial statements      66         46         2         114         54        68        24         (1     145   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and other(1)

     -         -         -         -         (4     -        -         -        (4
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      66         46         2         114         50        68        24         (1     141   

Retrenchment costs

     -         -         -         -         2        1        -         (1     2   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     2         5         -         7         (1     (1     -         4        2   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     14         27         1         42         9        28        16         -        53   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         -         -         -         -        2        -         -        2   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies(1)

        -         -         -         (1     -        -         (4     (5
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      82         78         3         163         59        98        40         (2     195   
                   
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      61         96         -         157         64        121        42         -        226   
                 
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,083         482         -         729         780        565        570         -        626   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,344         815         -         1,043         918        812        958         -        868   
                                                                               

 

     66    


For the year ended 31 December 2015

Operations in South Africa

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

      LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO    

 

LOGO

 

    LOGO     LOGO  
All-in sustaining costs                                         
Cost of sales per financial statements      148        260        408        251        230        481        194        -        1,083        (2

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (24     (47     (71     (53     (40     (93     (17     -        (181     (9

Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        77   

Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        1        1        (1

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     21        46        66        59        28        87        17        8        178        3   
All-in sustaining costs      145        259        403        257        218        475        194        9        1,081        68   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies(1)

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        8   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      145        259        403        257        218        475        194        9        1,081        76   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        (1     (1     -   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      145        259        403        257        218        475        194        8        1,080        76   
                   
All-in sustaining costs      145        259        403        257        218        475        194        9        1,081        68   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        2        2        26        -        26        -        -        28        -   

Technology improvements

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        15        15        -   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        11   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        17   
All-in costs      145        261        405        283        218        501        194        24        1,124        96   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies(1)

                                                             -        -        8   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      145        261        405        283        218        501        194        24        1,124        104   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        (1     (1     -   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      145        261        405        283        218        501        194        23        1,123        104   
                   
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      118        254        371        219        209        428        193        12        1,005        -   
                   
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      1,226        1,018        1,084        1,170        1,044        1,108        1,006        -        1,088        -   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,226        1,024        1,088        1,290        1,044        1,170        1,006        -        1,131        -   
                                                                                  

 

  (1) 

Adjusting for non-controlling interest of items included in calculation, to disclose the attributable portions only. Other consists of heap leach inventory.

  (2) 

Attributable costs and related expenses of associates and equity accounted joint ventures are included in the calculation of total cash costs per ounce and total production costs per ounce.

  (3) 

Attributable portion.

  (4) 

In addition to the operational performances of the mines, all-in sustaining cost per ounce, all-in cost per ounce, total cash costs per ounce and total production costs per ounce are affected by fluctuations in the currency exchange rate. AngloGold Ashanti reports all-in sustaining cost per ounce and all-in cost per ounce calculated to the nearest US dollar amount and gold sold in ounces. AngloGold Ashanti reports total cash costs per ounce and total production costs per ounce calculated to the nearest US dollar amount and gold produced in ounces.

  (5) 

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Total cash costs per financial statements

     119         202         322         191         185         376         176         -         874         (9

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and other(1)

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -         9   

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of total cash costs(2)

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies

     119         202         322         191         185         376         176         -         874         -   

Retrenchment costs

     2         3         4         2         1         3         -         -         7         -   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     3         8         11         5         4         9         1         -         21         (1

Amortisation of tangible assets

     22         42         65         49         35         84         15         -         164         5   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     2         4         7         4         4         8         2         -         17         3   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      148         259         409         251         229         480         194         -         1,083         7   
                   
Gold produced-oz (000) (3)      117         254         371         219         209         428         193         12         1,004         -   
                   
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,014         798         867         874         883         879         912         -         881         -   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,258         1,025         1,099         1,146         1,098         1,122         1,007         -         1,091         -   
                                                                                           

 

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Cost of sales per financial statements      -         219        64        280        -        -        404        2        969   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     -         (32     (22     (26     -        -        (148     (2     (230

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -         -        4        2        -        -        3        -        9   

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of costs(2)

     179         -        -        -        35        56        -        -        270   

Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments

     -         2        -        -        2        -        3        -        7   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -         1        16        6        -        -        7        1        31   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     7         15        3        29        5        4        116        1        180   
All-in sustaining costs      186         205        65        291        42        60        385        2        1,236   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies(1)

     -         -        -        (44     -        -        -        -        (44
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      186         205        65        247        42        60        385        2        1,192   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         (12     -        -        (2     -        (3     -        (17
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      186         193        65        247        40        60        382        2        1,175   
             
All-in sustaining costs      186         205        65        291        42        60        385        2        1,236   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     117         -        20        -        -        (2     -        -        135   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     1         -        -        1        -        -        -        -        2   

Care and maintenance costs

     -         -        67        -        -        -        -        -        67   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -         -        1        -        -        -        -        -        1   
All-in costs      304         205        153        292        42        58        385        2        1,441   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies(1)

     -         -        -        (44     -        -        -        -        (44
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      304         205        153        248        42        58        385        2        1,397   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         (12     -        -        (2     -        (3     -        (17
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      304         193        153        248        40        58        382        2        1,380   
             
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      290         190        56        256        49        69        531        -        1,441   
             
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit -
$/oz
(4)
     642         1,020        1,185        965        815        886        717        -        815   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,051         1,020        2,750        969        815        852        717        -        957   
                                                                           

 

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Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali and Tanzania

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Total cash costs per financial statements

       -         192        51         248        -         -         253        (1     743   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and other(1)

       -         -        -         (37     -         -         -        -        (37

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of total cash costs(2)  

       176         -        -         -        34         57         -        -        267   
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies        176         192        51         211        34         57         253        (1     973   

Retrenchment costs

       -         -        -         -        -         -         -        1        1   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

       -         (4     (12      (1     -         -         (3     1        (19

Amortisation of tangible assets

       -         32        22         26        -         -         148        -        228   

Amortisation of intangible assets

       -         -        -         -        -         -         -        2        2   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies(1)

       -         -        -         (4     -         -         -        -        (4

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’share of total cash costs(2)  

       90         -        -         -        11         10         -        -        111   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies        266         220        61         232        45         67         398        3        1,292   
                 
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)        289         193        53         255        49         69         527        -        1,435   
                 
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)        609         995        966         827        698         818         480        -        678   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)        920         1,142        1,159         912        924         959         756        -        900   
                                                                                

 

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Operations in Australia, United States of America, Argentina and Brazil

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Cost of sales per financial statements      239        266        20        525        244        335        137        3        719   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (25     (88     (4     (117     (58     (125     (57     -        (240

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -        3        -        3        1        -        -        -        1   

Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        1        -        -        1   

Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments

     -        -        -        -        -        1        3        1        5   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     1        8        6        15        3        2        2        9        16   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     29        48        1        78        67        89        33        1        190   
All-in sustaining costs      244        237        23        504        257        303        118        14        692   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing
companies(1)

     -        -        -        -        (19     -        -        (9     (28
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      244        237        23        504        238        303        118        5        664   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        (1     (4     -        (5
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      244        237        23        504        238        302        114        5        659   
               
All-in sustaining costs      244        237        23        504        257        303        118        14        692   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        6        6   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        6        6        -        2        -        41        43   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        7        -        1        8   
All-in costs      244        237        29        510        257        312        118        62        749   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies(1)

     -        -        -        -        (19     -        -        -        (19
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      244        237        29        510        238        312        118        62        730   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        (1     (4     -        (5
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      244        237        29        510        238        311        114        62        725   
               
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      221        354        -        575        273        423        133        -        829   
               
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      1,110        671        -        875        873        712        861        -        792   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,110        671        -        886        874        733        865        -        885   
                                                                          

 

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Total cash costs per financial statements      210         169         14         393         188        218        84        2         492   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and other(1)

     -         -         -         -         (14     -        -        -         (14
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      210         169         14         393         174        218        84        2         478   

Retrenchment costs

     -         -         -         -         1        2        -        -         3   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     1         3         -         4         1        (10     (6     -         (15

Amortisation of tangible assets

     25         88         4         117         58        113        52        -         223   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         -         1         1         -        12        5        -         17   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies(1)

              -         -         -         (5     -        -        -         (5
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      236         260         19         515         229        335        135        2         701   
           
Gold produced - oz (000)(3)      216         344         -         560         278        421        132        -         831   
           
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      970         492         -         702         625        518        635        -         576   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,089         755         -         919         825        796        1,025        -         845   
                                                                               

 

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Cost of sales per financial statements      94        201        217        512        313        268        581        231        -        1,324        -   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (8     (50     (50     (107     (71     (58     (129     (22     1        (258     (6

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     1        -        -        1        -        -        -        1        (2     -        -   

Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        1        1        85   

Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        1        1        1   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     7        26        44        76        65        35        100        46        7        230        5   
All-in sustaining costs      94        177        211        482        307        245        552        256        8        1,298        85   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non -gold producing companies(1)

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        6   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-goldproducing companies      94        177        211        482        307        245        552        256        8        1,298        91   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        (1     (1     (1
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      94        177        211        482        307        245        552        256        7        1,297        90   
All-in sustaining costs      94        177        211        482        307        245        552        256        8        1,298        85   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        -        2        2        32        -        32        -        -        34        -   

Technology improvements

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        19        19        -   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        5   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        7   
All-in costs      94        177        213        484        339        245        584        256        27        1,351        97   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests andnon -gold producing companies(1)

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        6   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      94        177        213        484        339        245        584        256        27        1,351        103   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        (1     (1     (1
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      94        177        213        484        339        245        584        256        26        1,350        102   
                     
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      78        140        234        452        313        232        544        223        3        1,223        -   
                     
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      1,185        1,256        903        1,061        981        1,059        1,014        1,153        -        1,064        -   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs)-$/oz(4)      1,185        1,256        909        1,064        1,085        1,059        1,074        1,153        -        1,107        -   
                                                                                          

 

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Adjusting for non-controlling interest of items included in calculation, to disclose the attributable portions only. Other consists of heap leach inventory.

  (2)

Attributable costs and related expenses of associates and equity accounted joint ventures are included in the calculation of total cash costs per ounce and total production costs per ounce.

  (3)

Attributable portion.

  (4)

In addition to the operational performances of the mines, all-in sustaining cost per ounce, all-in cost per ounce, total cash costs per ounce and total production costs per ounce are affected by fluctuations in the currency exchange rate. AngloGold Ashanti reports all-in sustaining cost per ounce and all-in cost per ounce calculated to the nearest US dollar amount and gold sold in ounces. AngloGold Ashanti reports total cash costs per ounce and total production costs per ounce calculated to the nearest US dollar amount and gold produced in ounces.

  (5)

Corporate includes non-gold producing subsidiaries.

 

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     84         144         160         388         233         205         438         210         (1     1,035         (7

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and other(1)

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -        -         7   
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      84         144         160         388         233         205         438         210         (1     1,035         -   

Retrenchment costs

     2         5         3         9         4         3         7         -         (1     16         -   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     1         3         4         8         4         3         8         -         1        16         -   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     6         47         46         100         65         54         119         20         1        239         5   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     1         2         4         8         5         4         9         2         1        19         3   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-goldproducing companies      94         201         217         513         311         269         581         232         1        1,325         8   
                     
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      78         141         234         453         313         232         544         223         3        1,223         -   
                     
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,074         1,023         685         857         746         882         804         941         -        849         -   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,208         1,431         928         1,132         1,001         1,159         1,068         1,040         -        1,087         -   
                                                                                                   

 

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Cost of sales per financial statements      -         192        303        314        -         -         -        26        403        5        1,243   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     -         (24     (19     (32     -         -         -        -        (99     (4     (178

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -         -        1        4        -         -         -        -        2        (1     6   

Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations

     -         -        -        -        -         -         -        -        -        1        1   

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of costs(2)

     133         -        -        -        51         89         20        -        -        1        294   

Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments

     -         -        -        -        -         -         8        -        -        -        8   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -         -        13        2        -         1         -        -        2        (1     17   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     3         21        43        30        6         6         -        1        129        1        240   
All-in sustaining costs      136         189        341        318        57         96         28        27        437        2        1,631   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non -gold producing companies(1)

     -         -        -        (48     -         -         -        -        -        -        (48
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      136         189        341        270        57         96         28        27        437        2        1,583   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         -        -        -        -         -         (8     (2     (9     -        (19
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      136         189        341        270        57         96         20        25        428        2        1,564   
               
All-in sustaining costs      136         189        341        318        57         96         28        27        437        2        1,631   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     176         -        38        -        -         -         -        -        -        -        214   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     2         -        -        5        -         -         -        -        -        -        7   
All-in costs      314         189        379        323        57         96         28        27        437        2        1,852   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non -gold producing companies(1)

     -         -        -        (48     -         -         -        -        -        -        (48
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      314         189        379        275        57         96         28        27        437        2        1,804   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         -        -        -        -         -         (8     (2     (9     -        (19
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      314         189        379        275        57         96         20        25        428        2        1,785   
               
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      233         185        248        294        44         85         11        34        481        -        1,615   
               
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      588         1,020        1,374        917        1,298         1,133         1,795        719        890        -        968   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) -
$/oz
(4)
     1,351         1,020        1,530        933        1,298         1,133         1,795        719        890        -        1,105   
                                                                                             

 

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Total cash costs per financial statements      -         153         264         273        -         -         -         25         286         -         1,001   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and other(1)

     -         -         -         (41     -         -         -         -         -         -         (41

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of total cash costs(2)

     137         -         -         -        51         87         16         -         -         -         291   
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      137         153         264         232        51         87         16         25         286         -         1,251   

Retrenchment costs

     -         -         -         -        -         -         -         -         1         -         1   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     -         6         15         5        -         -         -         -         7         -         33   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     -         24         19         32        -         -         -         -         99         -         174   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         -         -         -        -         -         -         -         -         4         4   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies(1)

     -         -         -         (6     -         -         -         -         -         -         (6

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of total cash costs(2)

     67         -         -         -        8         25         4         -         -         -         104   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      204         183         298         263        59         112         20         25         393         4         1,561   
                   
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      237         177         243         290        44         85         11         33         477         -         1,597   
                   
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      578         865         1,086         799        1,162         1,028         1,438         752         599         -         783   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      860         1,035         1,223         909        1,343         1,329         1,760         756         821         -         977   
                                                                                                   

 

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Cost of sales per financial statements      344        296        20        660        222        362        156        5        745   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (47     (98     (5     (150     (33     (107     (49     (1     (190

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -        3        -        3        -        -        -        1        1   

Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        1        -        -        1   

Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments

     -        -        -        -        -        1        -        -        1   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        3        6        9        2        8        1        10        21   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     31        59        1        91        58        127        38        1        224   
All-in sustaining costs      328        263        22        613        249        392        146        16        803   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non - gold producing companies(1)

     -        -        -        -        (19     -        -        (16     (35
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      328        263        22        613        230        392        146        -        768   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        (1     -        -        (1
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      328        263        22        613        230        391        146        -        767   
                   
All-in sustaining costs      328        263        22        613        249        392        146        16        803   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        1        1   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        7        7        -        1        -        71        72   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        14        2        1        17   
All-in costs      328        263        29        620        249        407        148        89        893   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non - gold producing companies(1)

     -        -        -        -        (19     -        -        (1     (20
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      328        263        29        620        230        407        148        88        873   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        (1     -        -        (1
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      328        263        29        620        230        406        148        88        872   
                   
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      271        350        -        622        246        404        138        -        788   
                 
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit -
$/oz
(4)
     1,214        752        -        986        938        966        1,062        -        974   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,214        752        -        998        938        1,004        1,078        -        1,108   
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Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and other(1)

     -         -         -         -         (14     -        -         -        (14
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      289         195         14         498         170        260        102         (2     530   

Retrenchment costs

     -         -         1         1         2        3        -         1        6   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     4         9         -         13         5        (7     -         6        4   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     47         98         4         149         32        101        48         1        182   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         -         1         1         -        6        1         -        7   

Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies(1)

              -         -         -         (3     -        -         (6     (9
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      340         302         20         662         206        363        151         -        720   
                 
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      262         358         -         620         246        403        136         -        785   
                 
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,105         545         -         804         692        644        748         -        676   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,301         845         -         1,070         842        902        1,113         -        918   
                                                                               

 

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Administrative 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 Ltd

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

United Kingdom Secretaries

(As AngloGold Ashanti delisted from the London Stock Exchange on 22 September 2014, this information is provided for administration purposes only.)

St James’s Corporate Services Limited

Suite 31, Second Floor

107 Cheapside

London

EC2V 6DN

Telephone: +44 20 7796 8644

Fax: +44 20 7796 8645

E-mail: jane.kirton@corpserv.co.uk

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: 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

The information on our website is not incorporated by reference in this report.

Company secretarial e-mail

Companysecretary@anglogoldashanti.com

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Share Registrars

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 358016

Pittsburgh, PA 15252-8016

United States of America

Telephone: +1 800 522 6645 (Toll free in USA) or

+1 201 680 6578 (outside USA)

E-mail: shrrelations@mellon.com

Website: www.bnymellon.com.com\shareowner

Global BuyDIRECTSM

BoNY maintains a direct share purchase and

dividend reinvestment plan for ANGLOGOLD

ASHANTI.

Telephone: +1-888-BNY-ADRS

United Kingdom

(As AngloGold Ashanti delisted from the London Stock Exchange on 22 September 2014, this information is provided for administration purposes only.)

Shares

Computershare Investor Services (Jersey) Ltd

Queensway House

Hilgrove Street

St Helier

Jersey JE1 1ES

Telephone:    +44 (0) 870 889 3177

Fax:    +44 (0) 870 873 5851

Depository Interests

Computershare Investor Services PLC

The Pavilions

Bridgwater Road

Bristol BS99 6ZY

England

Telephone:   +44 (0) 870 702 0000

Fax:   +44 (0) 870 703 6119

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

    AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Date: February 22, 2016     By:  /s/   ME SANZ  
    Name:  ME Sanz
    Title:  Executive Vice President – Legal,
               Commercial and Governance and
               Company Secretary