Q1 2020 MARKET UPDATE
Results for the quarter ended 31 March 2020
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DISCLAIMER
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 Limited's (AngloGold Ashanti or the Company) 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, any supply chain
disruptions, any public health crises, pandemics or epidemics (including the COVID-19 pandemic) and other business and operational risks and other factors. For a discussion of such risk factors, refer to AngloGold Ashanti's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2019, which has beenfiled with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 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.
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AGENDA
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Kelvin Dushnisky
Introduction &Strategy
Christine Ramon
Financials
Sicelo Ntuli
Africa
Ludwig Eybers
International
Graham Ehm
Group Planning & Technical
Kelvin Dushnisky
Conclusion
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POSITIONED TO CREATE VALUE THROUGH THE CYCLE
Generate sustainable cash flows and shareholder returns by focusing
on five key areasaimed at driving our investments to deliver improving margins, extended mine lives and a pipeline for the future!
Portfolio improvements
Replace and grow reserves
Excellence in ESG
Robust balance sheet
Disciplined capital allocation
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TARGETING ZERO HARM
Long-term safety improvements continue
Constituent of the
FTSE All World Index
Working towards zero harm,
excellence in environmental stewardship
and community development
- Regrettably four fatalities occurred in two separate fatal incidents in March at the Mponeng mine and; one fatality in April at Covalent Water
Fatalities
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Q1 2020 |
AIFRper million hours worked
- All-injuryfrequency rate (AIFR) improved 2% to 2.75 injuries per million hours worked
- We pledge to protect the health of our employees and host communities, while working to ensure business continuity
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Reportable environmental incidents
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Q1 2020 |
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OPERATING AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS | FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
•Q1 2020 production: 716,000oz; strong performances at Geita, Iduapriem and | •Adjusted EBITDA up 54% year-on-year to $473m; Adjusted net debt down 10% |
Kibali | •Adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA improved to 0.85 times |
•AISC* of $1,047/oz; AISC margin improved to 34%, from 22% in Q1 2019 | •Free cash flow before growth capital increased 231% to $94m |
•AIFR improved 2.75 versus Q1 2019 at 4.22 | •Cash flow from operating activities up 227% to $219m |
•Covid-19 impact limited: stoppages impacted 11,000oz Q1 2020 | •$2.3bn** of available liquidity, no near-term debt maturities |
Americas | Continental Africa | South Africa*** | Australia | |||||||
140,000oz | $1,157/oz AISC* | 360,000oz | $879/oz AISC* | 86,000oz | $1,227/oz AISC* | 130,000oz | $1,184/oz AISC* | |||
Mali | 716koz | |||||
Guinea | ||||||
Produced from continuing and | ||||||
Ghana | discontinued operations | |||||
Colombia | $1,047/oz | |||||
DRC | ||||||
Tanzania | ||||||
Group AISC* continuing and | ||||||
Brazil | ||||||
discontinued operations | ||||||
South Africa | $473m | |||||
Australia | Group Adjusted EBITDA | |||||
Argentina | ||||||
*AISCWorld Gold Council standard | Operations | Projects | Asset sales underway | Greenfields exploration | ||
** At 30 April 2020, excludes cash lock-up positions at Kibali and Sadiola, where AngloGold Ashanti's combined share totals about $300m; no near term maturities |
***Discontinued operations | 6 |
All figures refer to continuing and discontinued operations, unless otherwise stated. | |
IMPROVING MARGIN TREND
Higher gold price provides opportunity to expand margins
All-in Sustaining Costs¹ vs. Gold Price Received
$/oz | ||||||||
1,800 | SPOT² | |||||||
$1,720/oz | ||||||||
1,700 | ||||||||
1,600 | ||||||||
1,500 | ||||||||
1,400 | 34% | |||||||
14% | ||||||||
1,300 | margin | |||||||
28% | ||||||||
1,200 | margin | 16% | ||||||
19% | 23% | |||||||
21% | margin | |||||||
margin | ||||||||
1,100 | ||||||||
margin | 21% | margin | margin | |||||
1,000 | margin | |||||||
900 | ||||||||
800 | ||||||||
700 | ||||||||
2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Q1 2020 | |
AISC* | Avg Gold Price |
- World Gold Council standard
- Spot - 8 May 2020
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DELIVERING ON OUR STRATEGY
South African asset sale
- Agreed to sell South African portfolio and liabilities to Harmony Gold
- Consideration package valued at approximately $300m
- SA Competition Tribunal has approved transaction
- Expected closing around 30 June 2020*
Sadiola sale
- Cash consideration of up to $52.5m
- $25m cash upfront
- $25m in deferred payments
- up to $2.5m additional payout depending on SEMOS cash at closing
- $6m attributable dividend prior to closing
- Expected closing around 30 June 2020*
Gramalote Project
- B2Gold to fund $13.9m investment and exploration programme to earn back to 50:50 partnership and assume management of the project
- Partners agree c. $37m budget for feasibility study
- Aim for final feasibility study by Q1 2021
Cerro Vanguardia sale process: Decision taken to retain CVSA following an extensive sale process
*subject to any impact of the COVID-19 pandemic | 8 |
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC - ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSE
AngloGold Ashanti recognizes the critical role it plays in managing COVID-19 at our operations, in our communities and in the regions in which we operate. We are guided by our values and a pledge to protect the health of our employees and host communities, while working to ensure business continuity.
Our Aims | Strategic Measures |
•Protect employees and the business | •Cross-functional team managing crisis response |
•Stabilise our supply chains and ensure liquidity | •Primary consumables inventory: c.4 months and building |
•Plan ahead, anticipate risks and adjust quickly | •Site contingency plans under regular testing and review |
•Work closely with key stakeholders and communities | •Market guidance withdrawn |
•Be transparent, communicate clearly | •Prudent approach to liquidity - $2.3bn* of available liquidity |
•Supporting host governments and communities |
*At 30 April 2020, excludes cash lock-up positions at Kibali and Sadiola, where AngloGold Ashanti's combined share totals about $300m; no near term maturities | 9 |
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC - IMPACT ON OUR OPERATIONS
Measures taken to limit the spread of COVID-19 at our operations
- Allnon-essential travel halted; heightened approval protocols for essential travel
- Increased awareness, surveillance and screening; strict quarantine protocols in place
- Voluntarywork-from-home for those roles that allow it at office sites
- Close collaboration with relevant national health authorities at all sites & offices to ensure responses are aligned
- Cooperating with local community healthcare systems to supplement and support wherever possible
IMPACT TO OUR OPERATIONS:Anticipated impact based on current forecasts ~2% of annual production
Site | Date suspended | Reason | Update |
Serra Grande, Brazil | 27 March 2020 | Response to measures taken by local authorities | Operations resumed 5 April |
CVSA, Argentina | 21 March 2020 | Countrywide restrictions on travel and border closings | Processing of stockpiles resumed on 6 April |
South Africa | 27 March 2020 | Response to measures taken by national authorities | Surface operations resumed 6 April; 15 April: Mines |
permitted to operate at 50% capacity | |||
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CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC - HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS
AngloGold Ashanti introduced a host of initiatives on our mine sites and at the surrounding communities -
these include providing hand washing stations, alcohol-based hand sanitizers, and personal hygiene campaigns
Highlights of global humanitarian efforts:
South Africa | Ghana | Tanzania |
•Two hospitals provided for | •Manufacturing hand | •Invested in various health |
exclusive use by govt; | sanitiser for public use | projects in Geita region |
direct contributions to state | •Donation to President's | which will facilitate the |
healthcare institutions, to | efforts to fight the disease | |
aid frontline effort | COVID-19 Trust Fund | •Donation of $200,000 to the |
•Pledged R20m to Solidarity | •AGA Health Foundation | |
Tanzanian government | ||
Response Fund - for rapid, | supporting Ashanti | •Donation of 10X1,000 litres |
targeted support of | Regional Health | |
healthcare system and | Directorate, Obuasi | water tanks for public |
humanitarian support to | Municipal and District | handwashing campaigns |
vulnerable communities | Assemblies and the | •Awareness campaigns |
•Paid employee salaries/ | Municipal Health | |
Directorate | •Construction of COVID-19 | |
benefits during shutdown | •AGA Malaria team, helping | |
•Partnership with Sasol and | Isolation centre underway | |
disinfect health centres in | •Donations of essential PPE | |
Imperial to provide bulk | Obuasi Municipality and | |
sanitizer to public hospitals | District | •Additional interventions |
•Additional interventions | •Additional interventions | |
underway | ||
underway | underway | |
Guinea
- Donated masks, thermometers and gloves to Siguiri authorities to fight againstCOVID-19
- Broadcast information programme using local radio station to raise awareness on preventative measures
- Additional interventions underway
Brazil
- R$1.5m donated to hospitals in the Minas Gerais and Goiás states
- COVID-19awareness campaign, educating employees and communities about the virus and providing ways to protect themselves and loved ones
- Paid employee salaries and benefits during operational shutdown
- Additional interventions underway
Argentina
- Donations to the Province of Santa Cruz - these included a range of hospital resources including disposable coveralls, transparent glasses, latex gloves and breathing units
- Supplied ingredients for hand sanitiser to the Puerto San Julián police department and disposable coveralls to the Fire Department
- Paid employee salaries and benefits during operational shutdown
- Additional interventions underway
Colombia
- Launched the "A Purpose for Life" campaign to protect the health and well- being of the people as well as the delivery of food parcels and medical equipment including laser thermometers
- Donated US$15,280 to food banks in Bogota and Medellin, to help people who are unable to work during the quarantine period
- Additional interventions underway
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AGENDA
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Kelvin Dushnisky
Introduction &Strategy
Christine Ramon
Financials
Sicelo Ntuli
Africa
Ludwig Eybers
International
Graham Ehm
Group Planning & Technical
Kelvin Dushnisky
Conclusion
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COMPARISON OF KEY METRICS
Particulars | Q1 2020 | Q1 2019 | Q1 2020 vs |
Q1 2019 (% chg) | |||
Gold Production from continuing ops (kozs) | 630 | 661 | (5) |
Gold Production from discontinued ops (kozs) | 86 | 91 | (5) |
Gold Production from continuing and discontinued ops (kozs) | 716 | 752 | (5) |
Continuing and Discontinued operations | |||
Gold price received ($/oz) | 1,576 | 1,297 | 22 |
Total cash costs ($/oz) | 814 | 791 | 3 |
Corporate & marketing costs ($m) (1) | 16 | 20 | (20) |
Exploration & evaluation costs ($m) | 27 | 25 | 8 |
All-in sustaining costs ($/oz) (2) (3) | 1,047 | 1,009 | 4 |
All-in costs ($/oz) (2) (3) | 1,221 | 1,108 | 10 |
Adjusted EBITDA ($m) | 473 | 307 | 54 |
Cash inflow from operating activities ($m) | 219 | 67 | 227 |
Interest, tax, working capital, Kibali ($m) | 259 | 250 | 4 |
Free cash inflow (outflow) ($m) | 4 | (109) | 104 |
Capital expenditure ($m) (4) | 199 | 141 | 41 |
- Includes administration and other expenses
- World Gold Council standard
- COVID-19impacts on the first quarter AISC was $18/oz, an impact on costs of around 1% and predominately related to production impacts
(4) Includes equity accounted investments | 13 |
All figures refer to continuing and discontinued operations, unless otherwise stated. |
COST PERFORMANCE
Total Cash Cost Q1 2020 vs Q1 2019
$/oz produced | ||||||||||||
1,000 | ||||||||||||
900 | ||||||||||||
800 | ||||||||||||
700 | ||||||||||||
600 | ||||||||||||
500 | ||||||||||||
791 | (52) | 36 | 775 | 105 | 13 | 12 | (42) | (30) | (7) | (7) | (5) | 814 |
Mar | Exch- | Inflation | Total | Grade | Royalty | Effic- | Stockpile & | Volume | Heap | Acq/ | Other | Mar |
2019 | ange | costs | iency | Gip | leach | disposal | 2020 |
All-in Sustaining Costs* Q1 2020 vs Q1 2019
$/oz sold 1,100
1,050
1,000
950
900 | |||||||||
1,009 | 24 | 16 | 10 | 2 | (8) | (5) | (1) | 1,047 | |
Mar | Total | Rehab- | Total | Finance | Sustaining | Corporate | Other | Mar | |
2019 | cash | ilitation | sustaining | lease | explor- | costs | 2020 | ||
costs | capex | payment | ation | ||||||
sustaining | |||||||||
*AISC - World Gold Council standard | |||||||||
All figures refer to continuing and discontinued operations, unless otherwise stated. |
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BALANCE SHEET STRATEGY ENFORCES DISCIPLINE
Adjusted Net Debt
$m
4,000
Self-funded development of Tropicana, Kibali
A diverse portfolio and proactive management of our balance sheet has given us flexibility during this unprecedented time.
Facilities and Cash available***
3,000
2,000
1,000
-49%
Self-funded redevelopment of Obuasi
R1.55bn | US$42m** |
ZAR Facilities | |
RCFs |
On 15 April 2020 -
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Q1 2020 |
Adjusted Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
3.0x
2.0x
*0.85x | 1.0X | ||||||||
1.0x | New Target | ||||||||
through the cycle | |||||||||
0.0x | |||||||||
2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Q1 2020 |
Last-12-months Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio *Calculations include discontinued operations
AngloGold Ashanti utilised the
c.$2.0bn*facilities and cash available to redeem the $700m 10-year bond
US$1 880m
Cash
*Total calculated with ZAR facility at R17.8402/$, and AUD facility at A$0.6135/$
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US$1.4bn RCF includes a capped facility of AU$500m
***Prior to $700m bond redemption on 15 April 2020
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2020 GUIDANCE WITHDRAWN IN LATE MARCH DUE TO COVID-19
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Performance for the year to date consistent with prior guidance
Obuasi ramp-up and project continues to make progress; will contribute new ounces this year
Sale of SA assets and Sadiola pending; timing dictates impact on production, net debt and other metrics
Operating costs tailwinds: lower oil price and weaker local currencies
Working to recover from any impacts to our operations and mitigate potential risks that may arise
- Operating cost headwinds: working capital impacts of increasing spares inventories and ore stockpiles, increased logistics costs, etc.
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Inventory levels increased to an average of four months across portfolio to mitigate possible disruptions
Growth capex related to Obuasi, Tropicana, Quebradona and Gramalote
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Kelvin Dushnisky
Introduction &Strategy
Christine Ramon
Financials
Sicelo Ntuli
Africa
Ludwig Eybers
International
Graham Ehm
Group Planning & Technical
Kelvin Dushnisky
Conclusion
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AFRICAN OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE
Production koz | AISC* by mine $/oz | ||||||||||||||
1,304 | 1,334 | ||||||||||||||
1,198 | 1,257 | ||||||||||||||
1,132 | 1,175 | 1,162 | |||||||||||||
1,051 | |||||||||||||||
924 | 823 | 864 | |||||||||||||
338 | 360 | 763 | 787 | ||||||||||||
704 | |||||||||||||||
92 | 86 | |||||||||||||||
Q1 2019 | Q1 2020 | Sadiola | Morila | Kibali | Geita | Iduapriem Mponeng** SA Surface | Siguiri | |||||||||
South Africa | Continental Africa | Q1 2019 | Q1 2020 | Ops** | ||||||||||||
Continental Africa
South Africa
- Produced 360,000oz at AISC of $879/oz for Q1 2020 compared to $969/oz for Q1 2019
- Strong production performances at Kibali, Iduapriem and Geita
- Geita delivered a 24%year-on-year increase in production; Geita Hill underground mining permit granted by Government of Tanzania
- Siguiri - Combination Plant throughput operating at design capacity, as well as the crusher plant exceeding the hard rock 50:50 design target
- SuccessfulCOVID-19 compliance audit of AngloGold Ashanti's systems and preparations was conducted by the DMRE
- Safestart-up processes in preparation for resumption of underground mining on a limited basis was complete by the end of April -- with technical teams assessing access tunnels and associated infrastructure
- As employees return to site, the current focus is on increasing screening and surveillance - includinghealth-status checks, temperature monitoring and recent travel history
*AISC - World Gold Council standard | 18 |
**Discontinued operations |
AFRICAN OPERATIONS: AREAS OF FOCUS
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Maintain solid performances at Geita and Iduapriem
Further intensify focus on safety and health practices, particularly at SA assets Continue to improve on recovery rates at Siguiri
Maintain focus on increasing ORD and increasing Reserve Conversion over next 2 to 3 years
Proactively manage supply chains and work with host communities to prevent spread of COVID-19
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Kelvin Dushnisky
Introduction &Strategy
Christine Ramon
Financials
Sicelo Ntuli
Africa
Ludwig Eybers
International
Graham Ehm
Group Planning & Technical
Kelvin Dushnisky
Conclusion
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INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE
Production koz | AISC* by mine $/oz | |||||||
1,447 | 1,336 | |||||||
165 | 1,005 | 1,101 | 1,000 | 1,170 | 1,060 | |||
974 | ||||||||
140 | ||||||||
823 | ||||||||
729 | ||||||||
158 | 130 | |||||||
Australia Americas
Q1 2019 | Q1 2020 | Tropicana | CVSA | Serra Grande | AGA Mineração | Sunrise Dam | ||||
Australia | Americas | Q1 2019 | Q1 2020 | |||||||
- Production for the region was impacted by lower grades, geotechnical issues in the underground areas in Brazil, unexpected heavy rainfalls and the impacts of theCOVID-19 pandemic
- Safe restart at Serra Grande on 5 April 2020, and at CVSA on 6 April 2020
- CVSA sales process terminated recognising the maximum potential value from the remaining resource endowment will be better realised within the AngloGold Ashanti portfolio
- Sunrise Dam's stoping flexibility continues to improve and underground exploration drilling was ahead of expectations in Q1 2020
- Boston Shaker underground mine remains on track to begin production in H2 2020 with key underground infrastructure progressing to schedule
- Tropicana gold production reached the3-million-ounce milestone
*AISC - World Gold Council standard | 21 |
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS - AREAS OF FOCUS
- Drive additional cost savings through Operational Excellence initiatives
- Improve the flexibility of assets through increased drilling
- Maintain focus on increasing ORD and increasing Reserve Conversion over next 2 to 3 years
- Progress feasibility studies at Quebradona
- Boston Shaker on track to being in production during the second half of 2020
- Close management of costs to balance competing needs of assets
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Kelvin Dushnisky
Introduction &Strategy
Christine Ramon
Financials
Sicelo Ntuli
Africa
Ludwig Eybers
International
Graham Ehm
Group Planning & Technical
Kelvin Dushnisky
Conclusion
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OBUASI MINE - INVESTING IN AFRICA'S NEXT GENERATION GOLD MINE
Our management team is closely monitoring progress and activities at Obuasi to maintain the trajectory of good work and continue Phase 2 construction activities safely
Phase 1
Complete
- Construction and commissioning activities completed - key toramp-up to 2,000tpd
- BIOX inoculation complete
- First gold pour achieved on 19 Dec 2019
Phase 2
Ongoing
- Phase 2 works includes both refurbishment, demolition and new build activities on the surface and underground, pipelines, TSF and paste plant
- Engineering, procurement and construction is 54.9% complete*
Operational
Readiness
- Working towards the planned production rate of 4,000tpd
- Mine development opening up the Block 8 orebody
- Ore pass development to KRS shaft loading level
- GCVS Vent shaft pilot hole drilling in progress
Steady State
- Targeting steady state in 2021
- 350 - 400koz/pa
*Status as of 31 March 2020 | 24 |
PHASE 2 - RAMPING UP TO 4,000TPD CAPACITY
Phase 2 comprises new plant build, surface infrastructure and new and refurbished underground infrastructure. Phase 2 reached 55% completion at the end of Q1 2020
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Kelvin Dushnisky
Introduction &Strategy
Christine Ramon
Financials
Sicelo Ntuli
Africa
Ludwig Eybers
International
Graham Ehm
Group Planning & Technical
Kelvin Dushnisky
Conclusion
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI IS A PREMIER GOLD INVESTMENT
Track record of disciplined
capital allocation
and project delivery
Clear and predictable | Focus on advancing |
strong pipeline of | |
strategic approach | |
options | |
Minimising Risk andimproving
Shareholder returns
2020Priorities
- Proactive Health and Safety management
- Continued focus on sustainability and safety improvements
- Target increased Reserve Conversion
- Aim to progress divestment processes
- Obuasiramp-up production towards 4,000tpd
- Optimise margins and cash conversion
- Enforce capital discipline in rising gold price environment
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