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AngloGold Ashanti provides further update on COVID-19 cases at Mponeng Mine
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Reg. No. 1944/017354/06
ISIN. ZAE000043485 – JSE share code: ANG
CUSIP: 035128206 – NYSE share code: AU
(“AngloGold Ashanti” or the “Company”)
NEWS RELEASE
AngloGold Ashanti provides further update on COVID-19 cases at Mponeng Mine
25 May, Johannesburg - AngloGold Ashanti advises that, following the announcement made
on 24 May 2020, the full processing of tests from the COVID-19 testing initiative at its Mponeng
Mine is now complete, with 651 tests completed and processed, yielding 196 positive cases.
In the vast majority of these cases, the individuals were asymptomatic, with the balance
showing very mild symptoms. The initiative was undertaken following the detection of a
positive COVID-19 case at the mine last week, after which a comprehensive screening,
contact tracing and testing programme was embarked upon. All positive cases continue to be
isolated in line with national health protocols, with on-site isolation facilities available for those
who may need them.
Operations at Mponeng Mine continue to be voluntarily suspended to enable contact tracing,
further engagement with all relevant stakeholders, and deep cleaning and sanitisation of
workplaces and key infrastructure.
The Department of Health, Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, regional health
authorities and labour unions continue to be fully engaged in the process. The management
of the mine and its medical team are working closely with the regional health authorities in our
joint efforts to slow the rate of infection and to protect those who may be most vulnerable.
Mponeng's COVID-19 risk management plans and protocols remain in place and include:
o appropriate screening of staff arriving at work;
o social distancing measures;
o a cleaning schedule for designated infrastructure;
o hand-sanitising facilities at the appropriate locations on site, and
o availability of Personal Protective Equipment for employees, including gloves and face
masks.
While the Company is well-placed to detect infections and to manage the social and medical
responses required, it recognises that it needs to continue to play a proactive role in the
community in which it is located. To this end, AngloGold Ashanti continues to support a range
of initiatives to provide resources for healthcare providers and communities. This includes
making two hospitals available to the health departments in the North West and Gauteng
provinces for public use; a partnership to provide bulk sanitiser to state hospitals; providing
handwashing stations in high traffic areas and major taxi ranks in Gauteng; distributing care
parcels to vulnerable members of its host communities; procuring ICU beds; and contributing
R20 million to South Africa's Solidarity Response Fund.
Ends
Sponsor
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
CONTACTS
Media
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yrchowthee@anglogoldashanti.com
Fundisa Mgidi +27 11 637 6763 / +27 82 821 5322
fmgidi@anglogoldashanti.com
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Date: 25-05-2020 05:00:00
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