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Market update report for the quarter ended 31 March 2018
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Reg. No. 1944/017354/06
ISIN. ZAE000043485 - JSE share code: ANG
CUSIP: 035128206 - NYSE share code: AU
JSE Bond Company Code - BIANG
("AngloGold Ashanti" or the "Company" or "AGA")
Market update report
for the quarter ended 31 March 2018
Johannesburg, 8 May 2018 - AngloGold Ashanti is pleased to provide an operational update for the quarter ended
31 March 2018. Detailed financial and operational results are provided on a six-monthly basis i.e. for the periods ending
June and December.
-Strong production of 824,000oz, relatively stable year-on-year despite asset sales and closures
-Production from retained operations up 6% to 773,000oz, with Australia production up by 27%, reflecting strong
performance from core assets
-All-in sustaining costs improve 3% year-on-year to $1,029/oz; AISC of $1,002/oz from retained operations
-International Operations AISC $950/oz following intensified focus on efficiency
-Adjusted EBITDA increase of 22% to $383m due to higher gold prices and solid performances from core
portfolio
-Cash flow from operating activities rises 26% to $117m (remains $117m from retained operations)
-South Africa asset sales completed and proceeds applied to reduce debt; SA now c.13% of production
-Net Debt down 14% to $1.77bn; Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA improves to 1.14 times
-Production, costs and capital remain on-track to meet annual guidance
Quarter Year
ended ended ended ended
Mar Dec Mar Dec
2018 2017 2017 2017
US dollar / Imperial
Operating review
Gold
Produced - oz (000) 824 1,010 830 3,755
Sold - oz (000) 856 1,003 877 3,772
Financial review
Price received - $/oz 1,330 1,276 1,216 1,258
All-in sustaining costs - $/oz 1,029 1,006 1,060 1,054
All-in costs - $/oz 1,105 1,077 1,137 1,126
Total cash costs - $/oz 834 768 813 792
Gross profit - $m 233 254 135 784
Free cash (outflow) / inflow - $m (70) 74 (119) 1
Net debt - $m 1,768 2,001 2,053 2,001
Capital expenditure - $m 169 248 216 953
$ represents US dollar, unless otherwise stated.
Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.
FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE REVIEW
First quarter overview
AngloGold Ashanti recorded an exceptionally strong start to the year as all key operations delivered solid performances in the three
months ended 31 March 2018. The company continued to deliver on its strategic objectives, with its planned drop in capital
expenditure, continued focus on efficiency and steps to improve the overall quality of its portfolio and balance sheet, all coming
together to deliver another strong operational and financial result.
Cash inflow from operating activities rose 13% to $117m underscoring the quality of the operations remaining after the divestments and
closures. The strategic inward investment programme continues, with a focus on medium-to-long term operating improvements, as
well as the ongoing prioritisation of cost management and the disciplined allocation of capital, all aimed at delivering sustainable free
cash flow improvements and returns through the cycle.
With roughly a quarter of the full-year's guided production* delivered during the seasonally weaker first quarter, notwithstanding the
sale of Vaal River assets concluding a month earlier than planned, the group remains on track to meet annual production guidance of between
3.325Moz and 3.450Moz for 2018. Guidance on all other cost and capital expenditure metrics also remains unchanged.
"Our hard work in restructuring the business to focus on portfolio quality is starting to bear fruit as our operations are demonstrating
strong, consistent results," Chief Executive Officer Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan, said. "The core portfolio is performing well, the
balance sheet is solid, our projects are on schedule and we see good potential for further efficiencies in both our International and
South African Operations."
Production was 824,000oz at an average total cash cost of $834/oz, compared to 830,000oz at $813/oz in the first quarter of 2017.
The increase in cash costs was driven largely by a 10% strengthening year-on-year of the South African rand versus the US dollar,
a 4% strengthening of the Australian dollar versus the US dollar over the same period and inflation. These cost increases have been
largely offset by the improved production performance and the closure and sale of loss-making operations. Gold production from
retained operations was up 6% to 773,000oz from 726,000oz a year ago.
All-in sustaining costs (AISC) for the period improved to $1,029/oz compared to $1,060/oz in the first quarter of 2017, reflecting the
anticipated decline in sustaining capital expenditure. AISC from retained operations for the period was $1,002/oz, a 25% margin to
the average gold price received for the quarter. All-in costs for the period also improved by 3% to $1,105/oz compared to $1,137/oz in
the first quarter of 2017.
Looking only at retained operations, that is, excluding the assets sold (Moab Khotsong and Kopanang) and undergoing orderly
closure (TauTona), the performance was strong for the quarter, with production up 6% year-on-year, from 726,000oz to 773,000oz.
AISC from retained operations were marginally lower at $1,002/oz, compared with $1,007/oz in the first quarter of last year.
Importantly, the cash generation from retained operations remained strong despite the smaller asset base, with adjusted earnings
before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (adjusted EBITDA) rising 21%, from $316m to $382m.
As anticipated, last year saw increased investment of sustaining capital used to build a new power plant at Geita, advancements in
the underground development at Geita and Kibali, initiation of the cutback at the Teberebie pit at Iduapriem, increased ore-reserve
development to improve flexibility at Cuiabá in Brazil, and for a collection of other activities aimed at improving margins and/or mine
lives, across the asset portfolio.
First quarter production from the International Operations increased 5% to 666,000oz at a total cash cost of $768/oz, compared
to 632,000oz at $714/oz in the corresponding period last year. This strong production result reflects a particularly positive performance
from Sunrise Dam which saw a 54% increase in production, triggered by a boost in underground grades and higher throughput of
underground material. AISC of the International Operations dropped to $950/oz from $963/oz during the first quarter of last year,
notwithstanding the effects of inflation, higher oil prices and stronger currencies in some key jurisdictions, notably Australia.
The remaining South African assets also delivered a promising performance in the first quarter as production increased from both
Mponeng and the Surface Operations. Restructuring of the asset portfolio in South Africa is still underway to ensure that both the on-
and off-mine cost structures are appropriate for the size of the smaller production base in the country, following the completion of
asset sales at the end of February, and the orderly closure of TauTona.
Key projects in the International portfolio, remain on track and on budget. The Siguiri Combination Plant is on schedule for completion
before the end of this year. A project to increase the plant throughput at Tropicana to 8.1Mtpa, from a current 7.4Mtpa (100%), along with
a 3% improvement in recovery, with attractive returns and a payback of only 12 months, is also slated for completion by the end of the year.
At Sunrise Dam, a recovery enhancement initiative is underway with completion also targeted during 2018. The new power plant at Geita is
almost ready for operation with "no-load" tests completed successfully.
The company further improved its balance sheet, with Net Debt to adjusted EBITDA at 1.14 times, down from 1.35 times at the end
of 2017. Net Debt at 31 March was $1.77bn, compared with $2.05bn at the end of March last year. Adjusted EBITDA improved by
22% to $383m, compared with $314m in the first quarter of 2017.
Cash inflow from operating activities during the first quarter of 2018 was $117m compared with $93m in the same period last year,
supported by a higher gold price and partially offset by higher operating costs over the same period.
Free cash outflow for the period was $70m, compared to the $119m reported in the first quarter of 2017, reflecting higher prices
received, lower capital expenditure and improved operating performance, partly offset by $36m of retrenchment costs related to
Kopanang and the lock-up of $19m in indirect taxes in Tanzania ($14m) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ($5m).
Excluding the Kopanang retrenchment costs of $36m, VAT lockups of $19m and a receivable from Harmony Gold of $15m which was
received a few days after quarter end, free cash flow would have been break even. Free cash outflow during the quarter, before
growth capital, was $41m, a $48m improvement compared with the same quarter the year before. The asset sale proceeds from
Moab Khotsong and Kopanang are not included in free cash flow.
Total capital expenditure (including equity accounted entities) during the quarter was $169m, compared with $216m in the first quarter
of 2017. Total capital expenditure included project capital expenditure of $29m. Both production and capital expenditure are expected
to increase in the remaining three quarters of the year, in line with historical seasonal trends.
The full-year guidance* remains unchanged as follows:
-Production between 3.325Moz to 3.45Moz
-Total cash costs between $770/oz and $830/oz and
-AISC between $990/oz and $1,060/oz, assuming average exchange rates against the US dollar of 12.79ZAR (Rand), 3.20BRL
(Brazil Real), 0.78AUD (Aus$) and 19.61ARS (Argentina Peso), with the Brent crude oil price at $62/bbl average for the year.
Capital expenditure is anticipated to be between $800m and $920m.
* Both production and cost estimates assume no labour or other interruptions, or changes to asset portfolio and/or operating mines and
have not been reviewed by our external auditors. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on our
future results and no assurance can be given that any expectations expressed by AngloGold Ashanti will prove to have been correct.
Please refer to the Risk Factors section in AngloGold Ashanti's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2017, filed
with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Comparison of the first quarter 2018 performance versus the same quarter last year is shown below:
Qtr1 2018 Qtr1 2017
Particulars Q1 2018 Q1 2017 Improved Retained Retained Improved
Qtr1 vs prior Operations Operations Qtr1 vs prior
Yr Qtr1 *** *** Yr Qtr1
Gold Production (kozs) 824 830 (1%) 773 726 6%
Gold price received ($/oz) 1,330 1,216 9% 1,330 1,216 9%
Total cash costs ($/oz) 834 813 3% 803 752 7%
Corporate & marketing costs ($m) * 18 17 6% 18 17 6%
Exploration & evaluation costs ($m) 21 31 (32%) 21 31 (32%)
All-in sustaining costs ($/oz) ** 1,029 1,060 (3%) 1,002 1,007 0%
All-in costs ($/oz) ** 1,105 1,137 (3%) 1,083 1,098 (1%)
Adjusted EBITDA ($m) 383 314 22% 382 316 21%
Cash inflow from operating activities ($m) 117 93 26% 117 104 13%
Free cash outflow ($m) (70) (119) 41% (63) (89) 29%
Capital expenditure ($m) 169 216 (22%) 162 197 (18%)
Free cash outflow ($m) excl. SAR redundancies (34) (114) 70% (27) (84) 68%
* Includes administration and other expenses.
** World Gold Council standard, excludes stockpiles written off.
*** Retained operations exclude closed and sold operations.
FINANCIAL AND OPERATING REPORT
Safety Update
Regrettably, two fatalities were recorded in the quarter ended 31 March 2018; South Africa region suffered one fatality following a
tramming accident at Moab Khotsong, and an electricity-related fatality occurred in Brazil. These incidents are a reminder of the
importance of adhering to safety standards.
The group All-Injury Frequency Rate, the broadest measure of workplace safety, was 6.35 injuries per million hours worked for the
period, down 28% from the first quarter of last year demonstrating improvement for the fourth consecutive quarter.
OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
The South African operations produced 158,000oz at a total cash cost of $1,131/oz for the quarter ended 31 March 2018, compared
to 198,000oz at a total cash cost of $1,158/oz in the first quarter of 2017. Production decreased, reflecting no contribution from
TauTona following cessation of mining on 15 September 2017, and only two months of contribution in respect of Kopanang and
Moab Khotsong following their sale. AngloGold Ashanti ceased to have underground mining operations in the Vaal River area from
the end of February, but has retained the long-life Mine Waste Solutions tailings retreatment operation, as well as the short-life
surface rock-dump reclamation operations treated through the Kopanang gold plant.
South Africa's AISC for the first quarter ended at $1,292/oz, compared to $1,327/oz in the same quarter a year ago, emphasising
the importance of the rationalisation of the region's cost base in line with the smaller operating footprint. Total cash costs increased
2% year-on-year as a result of a lower gold output and the negative impact of the exchange rate as the rand remained strong against
the dollar during the quarter.
At Mponeng, production for the quarter increased 29% to 62,000oz as a result of adopting better-quality mining practices and an
improved mining mix compared to a poor first quarter last year.
The Vaal River operations produced 51,000oz at a total cash cost of $1,307/oz, compared to 74,000oz at a total cash cost of $1,120/oz
in the same quarter a year ago. As mentioned above, the sale of the underground mining assets was completed at the end of
February.
Surface Operations' production for the first quarter of 2018 was 45,000oz at a total cash cost of $1,021/oz, compared to 43,000oz at
a total cash cost of $999/oz in the same quarter a year ago. Production at Mine Waste Solutions improved by 17% as the operations
reverted to usual production levels when compared to the first quarter of last year which was impacted by significant storm events,
which resulted in the stoppage of the Kareerand tailings storage facility for some time in February 2017 to allow for responsible
reticulation of the rain water. However, production was assisted by significant recovery improvements. Production at Vaal River
Surface Sources declined given the lack of activity from the Mispah and West Gold Plants, post their sale. West Wits Surface Sources,
however, delivered increased production during the quarter as a result of higher tonnes processed, including tonnes from marginal ore dumps.
The Continental Africa region's production was flat year-on-year at 314,000oz. Total cash cost was $842/oz compared to a total cash
cost of $759/oz in the first quarter of 2017. AISC for the first quarter of 2018 was $963/oz compared to $939/oz in the same quarter a
year ago.
In the DRC, Kibali's production increased by 22% to 77,000oz at a total cash cost of $765/oz compared to 63,000oz at a total cash
cost of $881/oz for the same quarter in 2017. The production increase was driven by a 4% increase in tonnage treated, a 6% increase
in overall plant recovery on commissioning of the new ultra-fine grind mills, and ramp up of the underground operation providing
higher-grade underground production. Total cash costs consequently decreased by 13% for the quarter mainly due to higher
production, partly offset by higher stockpile utilisation cost.
In Ghana, Iduapriem production increased by 16% to 57,000oz at a total cash cost of $820/oz compared to 49,000oz at a total cash
cost of $920/oz for the same quarter in 2017. Production gains were driven by a 14% increase in tonnage treated due to improved
plant utilisation compared to the same quarter last year and a 2% increase in recovered grade from mining of marginally higher grade
areas in the current period. The 11% decrease in total cash costs is mainly attributable to the higher gold production and ore stockpile
tonnes mined, partly offset by increased volumes mined at a higher fuel price. Obuasi remained in care and maintenance phase during
the quarter whilst awaiting the parliamentary ratification, by the Ghana government, of the fiscal, development and security agreements
for its redevelopment.
In the Republic of Guinea, Siguiri's production was 60,000oz at a total cash cost of $833/oz compared to 75,000oz at a total cash cost
of $695/oz for the same quarter in 2017. Production decreased as a result of a planned 21% decrease in recovered grade from mining
lower grade areas in the current period, partly offset by a 1% increase in tonnes treated.
In Mali, Morila's production was 7,000oz at a total cash cost of $1,020/oz compared to 5,000oz at a total cash cost of $1,027/oz for
the same quarter in 2017. The increased production followed an increase in recovered grade as the operation continued limited mining
activities in the Domba pit with access to higher grade ore, partly offset by a 13% decrease in tonnes treated as a result of treating
mined ore compared to softer tailings treatment in the previous period. Total cash costs decreased by 1% relative to the same quarter
in 2017 as a result of the higher production partially offset by the higher mining activity cost.
Sadiola produced 15,000oz at a total cash cost of $949/oz compared to 16,000oz at a total cash cost of $971/oz for the same quarter
in 2017. Production was impacted by a 3% decrease in tonnage throughput and a 5% decrease in recovered grade as flexibility in the
oxide mining operations continue to diminish. Total cash costs however decreased by 2% given the changes in stockpile utilisation
relative to the same quarter last year.
In Tanzania, Geita's production was 99,000oz at a total cash cost of $892/oz compared to 105,000oz at a total cash cost of $615/oz
for the same quarter in 2017. Production decreased because of a 6% decrease in recovered grade due to mining of lower open-pit
grades compared to the previous period, partly offset by higher underground grades as the transition to the underground operation
continues. Total cash costs increased as a result of the lower production and higher initial underground mining cost.
Production in the Americas region remained flat at 191,000oz at a total cash cost of $657/oz for the quarter ended 31 March 2018
compared to a total cash cost of $631/oz in the first quarter of 2017. AISC for the first quarter of 2018 was $843/oz compared to
$954/oz in the same quarter a year ago.
In Brazil, production was 125,000oz at a total cash cost of $724/oz in the first quarter of 2018 compared to 124,000oz at a total cash
cost of $690/oz for the same quarter in 2017. AISC for the first quarter of 2018 was $924/oz compared to $1,024/oz in the same
quarter a year ago. Despite steady production, total cash costs were higher when compared to same period last year, impacted by
inflationary pressures, particularly higher power prices and labour costs, and partially offset by a favourable exchange rate.
Production at AngloGold Ashanti Mineração was 93,000oz at a total cash cost of $709/oz compared to 95,000oz at a total cash cost
of $628/oz in the same quarter last year. Despite increased production from the CdS complex, in line with changes in the mining plan,
production at Mineração was lower due to a decreased contribution from the Cuiabá complex. Total cash costs are higher year-on-
year due to lower grades, higher costs of spares and equipment, inflationary increases on labour and services, partly offset by
favourable exchange rate movements.
Serra Grande's production was 32,000oz at a total cash cost of $770/oz compared to 29,000oz at a total cash cost of $891/oz in the
same quarter last year. The 10% increase in production for the period was mainly due to higher feed grades and recoveries supported
by the good performance in crushing, milling and leaching areas. Total cash costs were 14% lower compared to the same quarter last
year due to increased production and a weaker exchange rate, partially offset by increased inflation.
In Argentina, Cerro Vanguardia produced 66,000oz at a total cash cost of $543/oz compared to 67,000oz at a total cash cost of
$533/oz in the same quarter last year. Production was slightly lower mainly because of lower planned grades, while silver production
increased 24% year-on-year due to higher sliver grades and recovery improvements. Total cash costs were higher mainly as a result
of unfavorable stockpile movements due to higher tonnes treated and inflation, reflecting annual salary increases following the
completion of the second round of negotiations in October 2017.
The Australia region produced 161,000oz at a total cash cost of $755/oz for the first quarter of 2018, 27% up from 127,000oz at a
total cash cost of $734/oz in the first quarter of 2017. AISC for the first quarter was $1,046/oz, compared to $1,045/oz in the same
quarter a year ago. Costs in the region were negatively impacted by a 4% stronger Australian dollar to the US dollar.
Production at Sunrise Dam was 88,000oz at a total cash cost of $782/oz compared to 57,000oz at a total cash cost of $885/oz in the
same quarter last year. The 54% increase in gold production reflected successful implementation of the new mining strategy, which
resulted in a significant lift in mined grade, as well as Operational Excellence improvements. Production also benefited from a draw-
down of gold-in-circuit. The higher production contributed to a 12% drop in the total cash costs. Construction of the Recovery
Enhancement Project is on time and on budget.
Tropicana produced 73,000oz at a total cash cost of $661/oz compared to 70,000oz at a total cash cost of $550/oz in the same quarter
last year. Production was boosted mainly by draw-downs in gold-in-circuit which offset the impact of weather-related mining delays.
Despite higher volumes, total cash costs increased due to unfavourable inventory movements and a reduction in the waste mining
costs capitalised.
CORPORATE UPDATE
Update on Company Leadership Change and CEO Search
On 16 April 2018, AngloGold Ashanti announced the resignation of Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan (Venkat), who after 18 years with the
Company, with the last five years as Chief Executive Officer, has accepted an offer to become CEO of Vedanta Resources Plc, the
diversified resources group. Venkat will remain in his current role until 30 August 2018. A global search for the new CEO is underway,
with a sub-committee of the Board formed to evaluate internal and external candidates. It is the Board's intention that a successor will
have been identified before Venkat's departure.
Commenting on the search and AngloGold Ashanti's strategy, Chairman Sipho Pityana said: "We remain steadfast in our commitment
to building a self-sustaining gold company in a disciplined fashion, with tight capital control, uncompromising focus on the creation of
long-term value and the highest ethical standards. The Board will search globally for a candidate with the requisite experience and
breadth of expertise, who will be committed to maintaining the discipline and value focus that has become a hallmark of this
business."
Legislation changes in Tanzania
In July 2017, AngloGold Ashanti noted the enactment by the Republic of Tanzania's Parliament and publication in the Country's official
Government Gazette of three pieces of new legislation that purport to make a number of changes to the operating environment for
Tanzania's extractive industries, including those in its mining, and oil and gas sectors. For more detail on the legislation, please see
https://thevault.exchange/?get_group_doc=143/1501167539-PR20170713Geita.pdf. On 10 January 2018, the Government of
Tanzania published its new Mining Regulations, 2018, which contain, amongst others, the implementation provisions of the amended
Mining Act. AngloGold Ashanti's subsidiaries are seeking a constructive dialogue with the Government of Tanzania, to gain
assurances that the Geita Gold Mine in Tanzania will not be affected by these legal and fiscal changes, given the Mine Development
Agreements which guarantee fiscal and regulatory stability as well as agreement between all parties before material legal and
regulatory changes are made. In these circumstances, the company's subsidiaries have, however, had no choice but to take the
precautionary step of safeguarding its interests by commencing international arbitration proceedings as first announced in July 2017.
AngloGold Ashanti has, throughout this period, sought constructive dialogue with the Government of Tanzania, which has indicated
its willingness to engage. The parties will work toward a mutually agreeable time for those discussions to take place.
DRC regulatory update
The DRC has recently announced a new mining code that purports to make a number of changes to the operating environment for
the DRC's extractive industries, including those in its mining, and oil and gas sectors. These changes may impact on the protections
enjoyed by AngloGold Ashanti's joint venture (the Kibali gold project), located in north-eastern DRC. The project is operated by
Randgold Resources and is owned by Randgold Resources (45%), AngloGold Ashanti (45%) and Société Minière de Kilo-Moto SA
(SOKIMO) (10%). Engagement is currently ongoing between mining industry representatives in the DRC and the country's Ministry of
Mines, ahead of the publication of the Regulations that will govern the implementation of the new mining code, to address concerns
about the recently revised mining code, in particular, the protection to be afforded to title holders benefiting from a 10-year stability
under the 2002 Mining Code. These representatives comprise more than 85% of the DRC's copper, cobalt and gold production and most
significant development projects. Please refer to the press release of 29 March 2018, titled "Mining industry submits code proposal to
DRC Government" on www.anglogoldashanti.com.
UPDATE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS
Mponeng Phase 1 project
The Mponeng mine experienced safety stoppages following the fatal accidents that occurred during the last quarter of 2017.
Resultantly, this led to a delay in Mponeng Phase 1 project construction and ramp-up. The project completion is now anticipated in
the third quarter of the year. Work on various infrastructure was affected, including the water management infrastructure and ore
handling infrastructure, as well as additional scope items, namely the ventilation hole from 116 level to decline 3 to service the
additional ventilation requirements of the project, and the reef pass between 123 and 126 levels, to overcome congestion on 123 level
tramming.
The revised geological resource model associated with the Ventersdorp Contact Reef has been finalised and is incorporated into the
business planning cycle.
Update on Obuasi redevelopment
Obuasi remained in care and maintenance phase during the quarter whilst awaiting the parliamentary ratification, by the Ghana
government, of the fiscal and development agreements for its redevelopment. The recruitment and mobilisation of the project team
has commenced. Detailed execution planning and preparation for the early works contracts is in progress.
Kibali at 100%
At Kibali, the underground ore tonnes continue to ramp following commissioning of the underground materials handling system and ore
hoisting via the shaft. Total underground ore tonnes mined for the quarter were 768kt, of which 489kt was hoisted. In addition, Kibali
completed 2.2km of development from the declines during the quarter. The construction of Azambi, the third hydropower station is
expected to be commissioned in the second half of 2018. Construction of the next phase of tailings storage facility was initiated at the
end of 2017, and is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2018.
Siguiri Combination Plant
The project remains on schedule, with start-up of the mill still scheduled for year-end, following commissioning planned for July
2018. About 30% of hard material with higher grades is planned to be processed through the new combination plant mill, at the
expected start-date of the end of the year.
EXPLORATION UPDATE
See the Exploration Update document on the Company website: www.anglogoldashanti.com for an update on both brownfields and
Greenfields exploration programmes.
The financial information, including any forward-looking information, set out in this market update report has not been reviewed and
reported on by the Company's external auditors. Outlook data is forward-looking information which is further discussed on the back
cover of this document.
Operations at a glance
for the quarters ended March 2018, December 2017 and March 2017
Production Underground milled / treated Surface milled / treated Open-pit treated Underground Recovered grade Surface Recovered grade Open-pit Recovered grade
oz (000) 000 tonnes 000 tonnes 000 tonnes g/tonne g/tonne g/tonne
Mar-18 Dec-17 Mar-17 Mar-18 Dec-17 Mar-17 Mar-18 Dec-17 Mar-17 Mar-18 Dec-17 Mar-17 Mar-18 Dec-17 Mar-17 Mar-18 Dec-17 Mar-17 Mar-18 Dec-17 Mar-17
SOUTH AFRICA 158 206 198 453 590 758 8,433 8,520 8,879 - - - 7.71 8.27 6.23 0.17 0.18 0.15 - - -
Vaal River Operations 51 98 74 212 380 382 - - - - - - 7.51 8.02 6.06 - - - - - -
Kopanang 12 18 14 65 104 132 - - - - - - 5.88 5.26 3.37 - - - - - -
Moab Khotsong 39 80 60 147 276 250 - - - - - - 8.23 9.06 7.49 - - - - - -
West Wits Operations 62 59 77 241 208 368 68 - - - - - 7.89 8.81 6.55 0.37 - - - - -
Mponeng 62 55 48 241 201 223 68 - - - - - 7.89 8.54 6.66 0.37 - - - - -
TauTona - 4 30 - 7 144 - - - - - - - 15.97 6.36 - - - - - -
Total Surface Operations 45 48 43 - - - 8,364 8,520 8,879 - - - - - - 0.17 0.18 0.15 - - -
First Uranium SA 27 28 23 - - - 6,286 6,407 6,375 - - - - - - 0.13 0.14 0.11 - - -
Surface Operations 17 20 20 - - - 2,078 2,113 2,503 - - - - - - 0.26 0.30 0.25 - - -
Other - 1 4 - 2 8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS 666 804 632 2,136 2,317 1,922 - - - 7,995 8,652 8,084 4.34 4.05 3.49 - - - 1.37 1.73 1.56
CONTINENTAL AFRICA 314 408 314 598 487 229 - - - 6,047 6,757 6,311 4.87 4.54 4.77 - - - 1.13 1.55 1.37
DRC
Kibali - Attr. 45% 77 76 63 345 282 149 - - - 552 620 715 4.85 5.23 5.24 - - - 1.33 1.45 1.67
Ghana
Iduapriem 57 64 49 - - - - - - 1,204 1,421 1,054 - - - - - - 1.47 1.39 1.44
Obuasi - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Guinea
Siguiri - Attr. 85% 60 82 75 - - - - - - 2,300 2,484 2,282 - - - - - - 0.81 1.03 1.02
Mali
Morila - Attr. 40% 7 10 5 - - - - - - 501 449 573 - - - - - - 0.45 0.68 0.29
Sadiola - Attr. 41% 15 18 16 - - - - - - 487 529 504 - - - - - - 0.94 1.04 0.99
Tanzania
Geita 99 158 105 253 204 79 - - - 1,003 1,254 1,183 4.91 3.58 3.89 - - - 1.82 3.32 2.51
AUSTRALASIA 161 162 127 607 747 774 - - - 1,714 1,670 1,511 3.72 2.27 1.96 - - - 1.60 1.99 1.60
Australia
Sunrise Dam 88 67 57 607 747 774 - - - 364 292 189 3.72 2.27 1.96 - - - 1.30 1.34 1.30
Tropicana - Attr. 70% 73 94 70 - - - - - - 1,350 1,379 1,322 - - - - - - 1.68 2.13 1.65
AMERICAS 191 234 191 931 1,083 919 - - - 234 225 262 4.39 5.06 4.46 - - - 5.61 5.38 5.75
Argentina
Cerro Vanguardia - Attr. 92.50% 66 73 67 79 101 60 - - - 204 206 217 7.08 8.21 7.68 - - - 6.15 5.59 6.62
Brazil
AngloGold Ashanti Mineração 93 115 95 553 639 562 - - - - - - 4.70 5.15 4.98 - - - - - -
Serra Grande 32 46 29 298 343 297 - - - 30 19 45 3.11 3.96 2.83 - - - 1.88 3.18 1.53
Total 824 1,010 830 2,589 2,906 2,680 8,433 8,520 8,879 7,995 8,652 8,084 4.93 4.91 4.27 0.17 0.18 0.15 1.37 1.73 1.56
Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.
Operations at a glance (continued)
for the quarters ended March 2018, December 2017 and March 2017
Total cash costs All-in sustaining costs Sustaining ORD / Stripping capex Other sustaining capex Non sustaining capex Gross profit (loss)
$/oz $/oz $m $m $m $m
Mar-18 Dec-17 Mar-17 Mar-18 Dec-17 Mar-17 Mar-18 Dec-17 Mar-17 Mar-18 Dec-17 Mar-17 Mar-18 Dec-17 Mar-17 Mar-18 Dec-17 Mar-17
SOUTH AFRICA 1,131 1,066 1,158 1,292 1,222 1,327 16 17 26 6 13 6 3 5 6 5 32 (42)
Vaal River Operations 1,307 895 1,120 1,432 974 1,301 6 8 11 - 3 2 - - - 1 40 (8)
Kopanang 2,007 1,819 2,081 2,022 1,464 2,399 - - 3 - - 1 - - - (9) (4) (16)
Moab Khotsong 1,086 693 891 1,250 862 1,042 6 8 8 - 3 1 - - - 10 44 9
West Wits Operations 1,065 1,427 1,283 1,310 1,723 1,513 10 9 15 3 5 2 3 5 6 (4) (27) (24)
Mponeng 1,070 998 1,134 1,310 1,257 1,376 10 9 10 3 5 2 3 5 6 (4) 2 (8)
TauTona - 7,642 1,524 - 7,013 1,737 - - 6 - - 1 - - - - (29) (16)
Total Surface Operations 1,021 972 999 1,097 1,118 1,021 - - - 3 5 1 - - - 8 19 (11)
First Uranium SA 810 752 846 908 955 868 - - - 2 4 - - - - 9 20 (12)
Surface Operations 1,355 1,280 1,174 1,394 1,338 1,199 - - - 1 1 1 - - - (1) (1) -
Other - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - - -
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS 768 686 714 950 924 963 71 61 104 45 118 48 26 32 24 237 246 169
CONTINENTAL AFRICA 842 742 759 963 938 939 19 24 43 21 54 22 26 32 24 84 132 69
DRC
Kibali - Attr. 45% 765 643 881 947 898 994 6 4 4 10 14 6 4 5 19 9 18 (7)
Ghana
Iduapriem 820 818 920 962 1,049 1,007 8 9 11 1 4 1 - - - 25 20 18
Obuasi - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - 4 6 3
Guinea
Siguiri - Attr. 85% 833 769 695 929 806 785 - - - 2 4 3 18 23 5 22 30 31
Mali
Morila - Attr. 40% 1,020 919 1,027 1,163 1,284 1,343 - - - 1 1 1 - - - 1 (1) -
Sadiola - Attr. 41% 949 961 971 1,006 1,140 1,056 - - - - 3 1 - - - 2 4 1
Tanzania
Geita 892 707 615 1,010 973 986 5 11 28 6 27 9 - - - 17 52 18
Non-controlling interests,
exploration and other - - - 1 1 1 3 4 - 3 4 5
AUSTRALASIA 755 621 734 1,046 971 1,045 27 17 24 16 29 12 - - - 63 60 40
Australia
Sunrise Dam 782 824 885 980 1,215 1,023 5 5 4 11 17 4 - - - 35 15 13
Tropicana - Attr. 70% 661 445 550 1,033 744 974 22 12 20 5 12 8 - - - 33 42 33
Exploration and other - - - - - - - - - (4) 3 (6)
AMERICAS 657 632 631 843 860 954 26 20 38 8 35 15 - - - 89 54 59
Argentina
Cerro Vanguardia - Attr. 92.50% 543 538 533 698 694 837 5 6 10 - 3 2 - - - 38 27 26
Brazil
AngloGold Ashanti Mineração 709 700 628 918 993 951 15 13 21 7 24 10 - - - 36 14 32
Serra Grande 770 600 891 940 785 1,274 6 - 6 1 7 3 - - - 11 11 (2)
Non-controlling interests,
exploration and other - 1 1 - 1 1 - - - 4 2 3
Sub-total 834 768 813 1,029 1,006 1,060 87 78 131 51 131 55 29 37 30
OTHER - - - 1 2 - - - - 4 (4) 4
Total 87 78 131 52 133 55 29 37 30 246 274 129
Equity accounted investments included a above (13) (20) 6
AngloGold Ashanti 233 254 135
Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.
Development Sampling
for the quarter ended 31 March 2018
Development values represent actual results of sampling, no allowances having been made for adjustments necessary in estimating Ore Reserves.
Statistics are shown in metric units Advanced Sampled
metres Sampled Avg. ore body gold uranium
(total)* metres thickness (cm) Avg. g/t Avg. cm.g/t Avg. kg/t Avg. cm.kg/t
SOUTH AFRICA
VAAL RIVER
Kopanang
Vaal reef 296 30 13.9 61.58 856 3.58 48.00
Moab Khotsong
Moab Khotsong Vaal reef 975 228 90.2 30.68 2,767 0.95 84.00
Great Noligwa Vaal reef 179 50 104.2 11.97 1,247 1.01 101.00
WEST WITS
Mponeng
Ventersdorp Contact reef 1,450 272 96.0 27.01 2,593 - -
CONTINENTAL AFRICA
Geita 2,567 919 320.0 4.12 - - -
SOUTH AMERICA
AngloGold Ashanti Mineração
Mina de Cuiabá 2,394 1,399 0.7 4.48 - - -
Lamego 817 476 60.0 2.96 - - -
Córrego do Sitio Mina I 2,368 608 - 3.56 - - -
CVSA
Cerro Vanguardia 1,867 676 400.0 6.15 - - -
Statistics are shown in imperial units Advanced Sampled
feet Sampled Avg. ore body gold uranium
(total)* feet thickness (inches) Avg. oz/t Avg. ft.oz/t Avg. lb/t Avg. ft.lb/t
SOUTH AFRICA
VAAL RIVER
Kopanang
Vaal reef 971 98 5.47 1.80 0.82 7.16 3.27
Moab Khotsong
Moab Khotsong Vaal reef 3,198 748 35.51 0.89 2.65 1.90 5.62
Great Noligwa Vaal reef 588 164 41.02 0.35 1.19 2.02 6.91
WEST WITS
Mponeng
Ventersdorp Contact reef 4,759 892 37.80 0.79 2.48 - -
CONTINENTAL AFRICA
Geita 8,420 3,014 125.98 0.12 - - -
SOUTH AMERICA
AngloGold Ashanti Mineração
Mina de Cuiabá 7,854 4,588 0.28 0.13 - - -
Lamego 2,680 1,560 23.62 0.09 - - -
Córrego do Sitio Mina I 7,770 1,994 - 0.10 - - -
CVSA
Cerro Vanguardia 6,124 2,218 157.48 0.18 - - -
Administration and corporate information
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED Share Registrars
Directors South Africa
Executive Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Limited
S Venkatakrishnan*§ (Chief Executive Officer) Rosebank Towers, 15 Biermann Avenue,
Registration No. 1944/017354/06 KC Ramon^ (Chief Financial Officer) Rosebank, 2196
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa (PO Box 61051, Marshalltown 2107)
Share codes: Non-Executive South Africa
ISIN: ZAE000043485 SM Pityana^ (Chairman) Telephone: 0861 100 950 (in SA)
JSE: ANG A Garner# Fax: +27 11 688 5218
NYSE: AU R Gasant^ Website : queries@computershare.co.za
ASX: AGG DL Hodgson^
GhSE: (Shares) AGA NP January-Bardill^ Australia
GhSE: (GhDS) AAD MJ Kirkwood* Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited
M Richter# Level 11, 172 St George's Terrace
RJ Ruston~ Perth, WA 6000
SV Zilwa^ (GPO Box D182 Perth, WA 6840)
JSE Sponsor: Australia
Deutsche Securities (SA) Proprietary Limited Telephone: +61 8 9323 2000
Telephone: 1300 55 2949 (Australia only)
Fax: +61 8 9323 2033
* British §Indian #American
Auditors: Ernst & Young Inc. ~ Australian ^South African
Ghana
Offices Officers NTHC Limited
Registered and Corporate Executive Vice President - Legal, Commercial and Martco House
76 Rahima Moosa Street Governance and Company Secretary: Off Kwame Nkrumah Avenue
Newtown 2001 ME Sanz Perez PO Box K1A 9563 Airport
(PO Box 62117, Marshalltown 2107) Accra
Telephone: +27 11 637 6000 Ghana
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Telephone: +27 11 637 6031
Mobile: +27 81 032 2563
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Australia BNY Shareowner Services
Level 13, St Martins Tower PO Box 30170
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(PO Box Z5046, Perth WA 6831) Mobile: +27 82 821 5322 Telephone: +1 866-244-4140 (Toll free in USA) or
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Mobile: +1 646 379 2555 BoNY maintains a direct share purchase and dividend
Ghana E-mail: sbrockman@anglogoldashantina.com reinvestment plan for ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI.
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