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 August 17, 2015

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superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed by us under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities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

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Yes: q         No:  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes: q         No:  x

 

Enclosures:

  

Unaudited condensed financial statements as of June 30, 2015 and for each of the six month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, prepared in accordance with IFRS, and related management’s discussion.


LOGO

Report

for the quarter and six months ended 30 June 2015

 

v  

Gold production of 1,007koz

v  

Net debt at 30 June 2015 was lower at $3.076bn, reflecting a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.95 times

v  

Cash proceeds received from the sale of CC&V provides additional liquidity and significantly lowers net debt

v  

All Injury Frequency Rate (AIFR) in the quarter was 7.32 per million hours worked, an improvement of 4% from Q1

 

                    Quarter              Six months  
          

        ended
Jun

2015

    

        ended
Mar

2015*

    

        ended
Jun

2014*

    

        ended
Jun

2015

    

        ended
Jun

2014*

 
            US dollar / Imperial  
Operating review                    

Gold

                   

Produced from continuing operations

   - oz (000)      950         928         1,049         1,878         2,052   

Produced from discontinued operations

   - oz (000)      57         41         49         98         100   

Produced continuing and discontinued operations

   - oz (000)      1,007         969         1,098         1,976         2,152   

Sold from continuing operations

   - oz (000)      950         952         1,035         1,903         2,085   

Sold from discontinued operations

   - oz (000)      50         45         53         94         100   

Sold continuing and discontinued operations

   - oz (000)      1,000         997         1,088         1,997         2,185   
   
Continuing operations                    

Price received 1

   - $/oz      1,192         1,217         1,289         1,204         1,289   

All-in sustaining costs 2

   - $/oz      928         920         1,052         924         1,022   

All-in costs 2

   - $/oz      1,021         999         1,155         1,010         1,120   

Total cash costs 3

   - $/oz      718         734         833         726         804   
   

Financial review

                   

Gold income

   - $m      1,014         1,032         1,252         2,046         2,515   

Cost of sales

   - $m      (830)         (822)         (1,005)         (1,652)         (1,974)   

Total cash costs 3

   - $m      628         618         820         1,246         1,538   

Production costs4

   - $m      635         627         837         1,262         1,576   

Gross profit

   - $m      188         203         241         391         519   
   
Continuing and discontinued operations                    

Loss attributable to equity shareholders

   - $m      (142)         (1)         (80)         (143)         (41)   
     - cents/share      (35)         0         (20)         (35)         (10)   

Headline loss5

   - $m      (127)         (1)         (89)         (128)         (51)   
     - cents/share      (31)         0         (22)         (31)         (13)   

Net cash flow from operating activities

   - $m      323         190         336         513         687   

Capital expenditure

   - $m      230         195         311         426         585   

 

* Cripple Creek has been disclosed as a discontinued operation and the 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 six months ended 30 June 2015.

  

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

  

5.

  

Refer to note 10 of notes for the quarter and six months ended 30 June 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, 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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Published : 17 August 2015

Quarter 2 2015


 

 

 

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Operations at a glance

for the quarter ended 30 June 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

 

     261         (18     9        1,098         3        -        879         2        (4

Vaal River Operations

 

     97         (19     3        1,064         2        -        854         (2     (2

 Kopanang

 

     33         (18     14        1,142         (4     (10     938         (8     (11

 Moab

 

     64         (20     -        1,024         6        6        811         1        4   

West Wits Operations

 

     114         (21     23        1,106         10        (8     856         8        (12

 Mponeng

 

     59         (33     34        1,188         28        (9     862         21        (14

 TauTona

 

     55         (2     12        1,018         (10     (8     848         (8     (11

Total Surface Operations

 

     46         (16     (8     1,121         (11     19        988         (3     14   

Other

     3         100        50        -         -        -        -         -        -   
         

INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

 

     689         (6     -        844         (17     1        662         (19     (2

CONTINENTAL AFRICA

 

     368         (7     5        778         (22     (7     638         (25     (11

 DRC

 

                       

  Kibali - Attr. 45% 5

 

     75         83        3        601         (19     (4     547         (24     (13

 Ghana

 

                       

 Iduapriem

 

     48         2        20        1,015         2        (14     1,029         13        (2

 Obuasi

 

     14         (78     (18     1,684         19        74        1,068         (9     70   

Guinea

 

                       

 Siguiri - Attr. 85%

 

     68         (15     6        931         2        (6     791         2        (11

Mali

 

                       

 Morila - Attr. 40% 5

 

     14         40        (30     823         (30     34        618         (46     16   

 Sadiola - Attr. 41% 5

 

     17         (26     (11     765         (29     (16     801         (16     (9

 Yatela - Attr. 40% 5

 

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

Namibia

 

                       

Navachab

 

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

Tanzania

 

                       

 Geita

 

     132         20        12        642         (27     (17     405         (39     (30

 Non-controlling interests, exploration and other

 

                       
         

AUSTRALASIA

 

     139         (10     (3     918         (12     9        727         (14     7   

Australia

 

                       

 Sunrise Dam

 

     58         (6     2        1,109         (27     1        947         (28     (2

 Tropicana - Attr. 70%

 

     81         (13     (6     730         6        25        533         7        26   

 Exploration and other

 

                       
         

AMERICAS

 

     182         1        (7     881         (15     7        662         (9     10   

Argentina

 

                       

 Cerro Vanguardia - Attr. 92.50%

 

     70         13        8        906         (3     (1     632         (7     (3

Brazil

 

                       

 AngloGold Ashanti Mineração

 

    

 

83

 

  

 

    

 

(6

 

 

   

 

(16

 

 

   

 

825

 

  

 

    

 

(21

 

 

   

 

15

 

  

 

   

 

656

 

  

 

    

 

(9

 

 

   

 

20

 

  

 

 Serra Grande

    

 

30

 

  

 

    

 

-

 

  

 

   

 

(3

 

 

   

 

982

 

  

 

    

 

(19

 

 

   

 

2

 

  

 

   

 

749

 

  

 

    

 

(15

 

 

   

 

10

 

  

 

Continuing operations

     950         (9     2        928         (12     1        718         (14     (2

 

Discontinued operations

 

                       

Cripple Creek & Victor

     57         16        39                   
                                           

Total

     1,007         (8     4                   
                                                                             

* 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 June 2015 quarter on June 2014 quarter - increase (decrease).

4 Variance June 2015 quarter on March 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

Second quarter overview

AngloGold Ashanti delivered a strong financial and operating performance for the second quarter of 2015. The operating results for the three months to 30 June showed another exceptional cost performance from the International operations, as South Africa showed some early signs of recovery from a slow start in the first quarter of the year due to the post-Christmas ramp-up and a number of safety stoppages. The improved year-on-year performance from the International operations was achieved despite the loss of ounces from Obuasi (now in limited operations) and Navachab (sold). The group’s performance reflects the benefit of cost saving initiatives, the positive impact on costs of lower oil prices in Continental Africa and Australia in particular, weaker currencies in South Africa, Brazil and Australia and continued operational and cost improvements.

Cash inflow from operating activities was positive at $323m, only slightly lower than the same quarter a year earlier at $336m, despite the lower production and the lower gold price.

Production from continuing operations was 950,000oz at an average total cash cost of $718/oz, compared to 928,000oz at $734/oz the previous quarter and 1,049,000oz at $833/oz in the second quarter of 2014. Year-on-year costs benefited from weaker currencies and continued traction from cost saving initiatives.

“Operational efficiencies and cost management has been, and will continue to be, a key driver for us,” Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan, Chief Executive Officer of AngloGold Ashanti, said. “Whilst we have a greatly improved balance sheet following the sale of CC&V, this will not diminish our focus on improving free cash flow and returns through active portfolio management, capital discipline, and unrelenting operational excellence.”

Gold income decreased by $238m from $1,252m in the quarter ended 30 June 2014 to $1,014m in the corresponding period of 2015, representing a 19% decrease year-on-year. The decrease was due to a $97/oz, or 8% decrease in the gold price received from $1,289/oz for the quarter ended 30 June 2014 to $1,192/oz for the corresponding period in 2015 and a 88,000oz, or 8% decrease in gold sold from 1,088,000oz for the quarter ended 30 June 2014 to 1,000,000oz for the same period in 2015 due mainly a decrease in production.

Production costs decreased by $202m from $837m in the quarter ended 30 June 2014 to $635m in the quarter ended 30 June 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 Argentinean Peso. During the quarter ended 30 June 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 all local currencies depreciated against the US dollar. The South African Rand depreciated by 15%, the Argentina Peso by 11%, the Australian dollar by 20% and the Brazilian Real depreciated by 38%.

Fuel and Power costs decreased from $161m in the quarter ended 30 June 2014 to $121m in the quarter ended 30 June 2015, which represents a $40m, or 25%, decrease. The decrease was due to the sale of Navachab at the end of June 2014 and decreased mining at Obuasi (the mine entered into a Limited Operation Phase during the first quarter of 2015). At Tropicana the fuel costs decreased due to a decrease in fuel prices and a decrease in production. The decrease was partially offset by higher electricity tariffs and annual inflationary increases.

Consumable store costs decreased by $29m or 18% from $163m in the quarter ended 30 June 2014 to $134m in the quarter ended 30 June 2015. The decrease was due to the sale of Namibia, lower production at Obuasi and cost saving initiatives.

Labour costs declined by 17% from $271m in the quarter ended 30 June 2014 to $225m 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 6% from $125m in the quarter ended 30 June 2014 to $117m in the quarter ended 30 June 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 $47m or 57% from $82m in the quarter ended 30 June 2014 to $35m in the quarter ended 30 June 2015. The decrease was due to decreased services costs, decreased gold in process adjustments and decreased other production costs mainly in South Africa due to lower production and cost saving initiatives.

Cost of sales was $830m for the quarter ended 30 June 2015 compared to $1,005m for the corresponding period in 2014. Included in cost of sales is amortisation of tangible and intangible assets and movements in gold inventory, which increased in total from $168m in the quarter ended 30 June 2014 to $195m in the same period of 2015. Amortisation increased by $12m mainly at Geita due to a shift in mining activity from Star & Comet to Nyankanga Cut 7 offset by a decrease in the South African Operations due to lower production and lower capital spend. The gold inventory change increased by $15m.

Net loss attributable to equity shareholders, from continuing operations, decreased from a loss of $89m in the quarter ended 30 June 2014 to loss of $17m in the same period of 2015. The decrease was due to a decrease in production costs negatively impacted by the 88,000oz decrease in gold sold.

Total cash costs dropped 14%, or $115/oz, compared to the previous year, from $833/oz to $718/oz, reflecting the benefits of cost saving initiatives, currency weakness, removal of some marginal and loss-making production and higher output in some areas. All-in sustaining costs (AISC) were $928/oz, a 12% improvement year-on-year, and relatively flat compared to the previous quarter’s AISC of $920/oz. The year-on-year decline in AISC, despite lower gold production, demonstrates a significant reduction in total cash costs, as well as lower capital expenditure.

 

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Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Adjusted EBITDA) was $391m, compared with $372m in the second quarter of 2014, mainly due to a decrease in costs, which was only partially offset by a $97/oz, or 8% decline in the realised gold price from $1,289/oz to $1,192/oz and an 8% reduction in ounces sold over this period. Adjusted EBITDA was slightly lower than the previous quarter’s $402m, as higher production was offset by declines in the gold price. As at 30 June 2015, total borrowings (including a bank overdraft) amounted to $3,730m and cash and cash equivalents amounted to $459m compared to $3,810m and $604m, respectively, a year earlier.

The International operations (excluding Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V)) delivered production of 689,000oz at a total cash cost of $662/oz and AISC of $844/oz, representing a year-on-year improvement of 19% and 17% in total cash costs and AISC respectively, despite a 6% reduction in output, due mainly to the cessation of underground mining at Obuasi and the sale of Navachab. Geita and Kibali again delivered strong performances, while Sunrise Dam and AngloGold Ashanti Mineração delivered significant reductions in costs.

South Africa’s production fell 18% to 261,000oz from the second quarter of 2014, primarily due to safety stoppages at both the West Wits and Vaal River regions, some operations mining lower grade areas, and also challenges in the transportation of ore at Surface Operations which contributed to the 3% rise in AISC to $1,098/oz and a 2% increase in total cash costs to $879/oz due to lower production and higher winter power tariffs. The transportation of ore has since been modified to mitigate rail logistic challenges and the surface-dump retreatment operation is being revised, it is now focused on optimisation of the flotation circuit in the uranium plant. Weaker local currencies against the US dollar in the second quarter of 2015 compared to the previous quarter contributed to the reduction in operating costs as our currency basket depreciated against the US dollar as follows: the South African Rand by 2.8%, the Australian dollar by 1.1%, the Brazilian Real by 7.2% and the Argentina Peso by 3% over this period.

Total capital expenditure (including equity accounted entities and discontinued operations) during the second quarter of 2015 was $230m, compared with $311m in the second quarter of 2014 and $195m the previous quarter. This reflects seasonality in capital expenditure, the positive impact of weaker currencies against the US dollar and lower capital requirements at Kibali, Obuasi, and CC&V where the mill has been commissioned and ramp up is underway. Of the total capital spent, project capital expenditure during the quarter amounted to $63m. Capital expenditure at continued operations is expected to increase in the second half of the year, given normal seasonal patterns in investment at our operations, and slower-than-anticipated spending in South Africa in the first half, principally due to safety stoppages.

At the end of the second quarter of 2015, Net Debt was $3.076bn compared to $3.150bn in the previous quarter and $2.994bn for the same quarter a year ago, resulting in a Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.95 times, compared with 2.02 times at the end of March 2015. Debt levels remain well below the covenant of net debt to adjusted EBITDA of 3.5 times and will decline to 1.5 times following the receipt of the cash proceeds on the disposal of CC&V post the quarter end. The net debt and net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio at 30 June 2015, including the CC&V gross proceeds of $819.4m and estimated transaction costs of $12m, reduces on a pro forma basis respectively from $3,076m to $2,269m and from 1.95 to 1.44 times.

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

 

    Particulars   Q2 2015    Q2 2014*   

 

Change Year-
on-Year

 

 

Operating review Gold

 

 

Production from continuing operations (kozs)

 

  950   1,049   -9%

 

Production from discontinued operations (kozs)

 

  57   49   16%

 

Production from continuing and discontinued operations (kozs)

 

  1,007   1,098   -8%

 

Continuing Operations

 

 

Gold price received ($/oz)

 

  1,192   1,289   -8%

 

Total cash costs ($/oz)

 

  718   833   -14%

 

Cost of sales ($m)

 

  830   1,005   -17%

 

Corporate & marketing costs ($m) **

 

  24   20   20%

 

Exploration & evaluation costs ($m)

 

  31   32   -3%

 

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

 

  928   1,052   -12%

 

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

 

  1,021   1,155   -12%

 

Adjusted EBITDA ($m)

 

  391   372   5%

 

Continuing and discontinued operations

 

 

Loss attr - equity shareholders ($m)

 

  (142)   (80)   -78%

 

Cash inflow from operating activities ($m)

 

  323   336   -4%

 

Capital expenditure ($m)

 

  230   311   -26%

*   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.

 

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UPDATE ON CRIPPLE CREEK & VICTOR

As previously advised on 31 March 2015, the company initiated a plan to identify a joint venture partner or purchaser in respect of its interest in the CC&V mine in Colorado in the United States. On 8 June 2015, the company announced that it had agreed to sell CC&V to Newmont Mining Corporation for $820m in cash, plus a net smelter return royalty. As at 30 June 2015, all conditions precedent in the agreement had not yet been fulfilled and as a result the transaction for the sale had not yet been recognised. Subsequently, on 3 August 2015, the transaction closed and the company received proceeds of $819.4m, which factored in estimated closing adjustments (refer note 15).

UPDATE ON SADIOLA AND YATELA

As advised previously, the company announced its plan to dispose of its 41% stake in Sadiola and its 40% stake in Yatela. In light of the present gold price environment, the potential buyer IAMGold Corp is reviewing all its capital spending programmes, including future development projects. Therefore, negotiations relating to the potential disposal of Sadiola and Yatela have been suspended until further notice. AngloGold Ashanti will continue to mine and process the Sadiola oxides, which are expected to continue into 2016.

SOUTH AFRICA WAGE TALKS

AngloGold Ashanti, together with the largest employers and producers in South Africa’s gold sector, is currently negotiating a new wage agreement with labour unions representing most of the industry’s collective workforce. This year’s negotiations come at a challenging time for South Africa’s gold industry - gold prices remain almost 30% below their peak reached in 2011, tariff increases for water and electricity have risen by multiples of the inflation rate while wage increases have also continued to outpace inflation.

The industry has looked for ways to absorb these cost increases amid declining grades and diminishing productivity levels, with lower overall employment levels an unfortunate but unavoidable consequence. At current gold prices, much of the sector is close to, or below break-even levels, placing still more jobs at risk. Over the past decade, according to the Chamber of Mines, the average annual wage for an employee in the sector has risen by 180% to around R196,298 per year, while the total number of employees in the sector fell by a third to about 119,000 people. Over that same period, South Africa’s gold production fell by an average annual decline of 8.2%.

Leadership of these gold companies have sought to reach a new accord with employees and their labour unions to arrest this downward spiral and restore the industry to a more sustainable long-term footing. It is crucial for the future of one of South Africa’s key economic contributors, and indeed for individual mines and their employees, given that companies cannot be expected to persist with unprofitable operations.

The companies represented in the negotiations made an initial ‘firm offer’ on 29 June 2015, which included a R750 a month (13%) increase on basic salaries for entry level employees, plus the attached medical and other benefits that accrued to that increase. On 30 July 2015, after additional negotiation, the companies made a final offer to employees in a bid to secure a three-year agreement. Whilst the offers differed between some of the companies, depending on the unique economic circumstances of each, AngloGold and Sibanye, which between them employ 70% of people in the bargaining unit, agreed to provide a payment of R1,000 per employee each year for three years. This amount would not attract benefits. In addition, the monthly housing allowance would be increased by R100, or 5%, in the first year of the proposed three-year agreement. Through this final offer, each of the companies had ensured that the guaranteed pay of entry level employees would reach R12,800 and R13,200 per month in the third year of the agreement. The offer, which was made on the basis that it be accepted by all unions, was subsequently rejected and so withdrawn by the companies, which reverted to the original, ‘firm offer’ made on 29 June. The two major unions have subsequently declared a formal dispute with the companies. In line with the companies’ recognition agreements and the Labour Relations Act, engagement will now continue in a mediated process under the auspices of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (the CCMA). This mechanism is one that has delivered meaningful engagement and negotiated settlements over many decades.

AngloGold Ashanti remains committed to reaching a mutually beneficial agreement with its employees in order to avoid any potentially damaging disruption to operations that could result in further lasting harm to the industry and those that rely on it for a living. An agreement, however, must be made with the long-term sustainability of the industry in mind.

OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS

The South Africa region produced 261,000oz at a total cash cost of $879/oz for the second quarter of 2015 compared to 319,000oz at a total cash cost of $863/oz in the same quarter last year. The region is showing early signs of recovery despite having been severely affected by a range of safety stoppages across its operations with lost production approximating 23,000 ounces. Mponeng was most affected due to the fatalities at the mine in the preceding quarters and the resultant slow resumption of operations. Despite currency weakness and concerted efforts to contain inflationary pressures, the total cash costs were adversely impacted by lower production levels and higher winter power tariffs.

Production at West Wits was 114,000oz at a total cash cost of $856/oz compared to 144,000oz at a total cash cost of $794/oz in the same quarter last year. The second quarter’s performance was negatively impacted by safety-related disruptions predominantly at Mponeng mine. This was partially alleviated by an improvement of 16% in grade year-on-year at TauTona due to lower waste tonnage throughput and treatment of TauTona’s tons at Mponeng plant, which aided gold recovery. TauTona’s cash costs improved by 8% compared to the same quarter last year as the mine embarked on a number of initiatives to combat cost challenges, including the increase in energy tariffs. A full operational, capital and off-mine cost remodelling is currently underway at Mponeng. Certain areas, previously developed above the 120 level at Mponeng were taken out of the plan for safety reasons, driven by seismicity risks. A revised plan is in place, having started last quarter, aimed at addressing the seismicity challenges as well as ventilation constraints.

Production from the Vaal River operations was 97,000oz at a total cash cost of $854/oz compared to 120,000oz at a total cash cost of $875/oz in the same quarter last year. Production performance within the region was negatively affected by regulatory safety related stoppages, whilst production at Moab Khotsong was lower compared to the same quarter last year as a result of lower face values caused by moving out of high grade areas mainly due to seismicity. The ore pass blockage reported at Kopanang in the previous quarter was successfully cleared towards the latter part of the previous quarter. The requisite controls were operational from the end of May 2015 and the mine is now operating to capacity. Moab Khotsong, remained the lowest cost producer for the South African region at a total cash cost of $811/oz. Great Noligwa shaft is in the process of being placed in care and maintenance as related mining has been consolidated into Moab Khotsong.

 

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Surface Operations’ production was 46,000oz at a total cash cost of $988/oz, compared to 55,000oz at a total cash cost of $1,016/oz in the same quarter last year. Production was impacted by a variety of factors including, the higher intake of low-grade Kopanang marginal ore dump (MOD) material, changes in the transportation of ore to mitigate rail logistic challenges, plant maintenance, the unavailability of infrastructure linked with comminution and lower production days compared with the same period last year. The average grade of the MOD material processed in the current quarter was lower than the same quarter last year due to the depletion of high-grade Great Noligwa mine’s MOD material. At Mine Waste Solutions, the surface-dump retreatment operation, the main focus during the quarter was the optimisation of the flotation circuit to augment concentrate generation feeding the uranium plant.

The Continental Africa region produced 368,000oz at a total cash cost of $638/oz for the second quarter of 2015 compared to 395,000oz at a total cash cost of $846/oz in the same quarter last year. The region’s solid performance was mainly driven by Geita, Iduapriem, Morila, and Kibali. The Geita mine continues to deliver strong operational performance, Iduapriem resumed full-scale mining, Kibali is now at full ramp-up stage having fully commissioned the oxide plant, and Morila surprised on the upside with high grades from the satellite pit. The region achieved AISC of $778/oz, the lowest for the group and the lowest for Continental Africa region since the first quarter of 2010. The reduction in overall costs for the region is largely a result of increased production, cumulative benefits of the cost management initiatives focusing on efficiencies and lower fuel costs.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kibali’s production was 75,000oz at a total cash cost of $547/oz compared to 41,000oz at a total cash cost of $717/oz in the same quarter last year. Production was 83% higher as a result of a 20% increase in plant recovery rate and 39% increase in tonnage throughput with consistent plant operations. This was assisted by commissioning the oxide plant, and the commencement of operational ramp-up together with the start of underground mining which delivered above plan and is well positioned to continue the expected ramp-up in the second half of the year, thereby also leading to a 32% increase in recovered grade. Total cash costs were 24% lower than same quarter last year due to increased production.

In Ghana, Iduapriem’s production was 48,000oz at a total cash cost of $1,029/oz compared to 47,000oz at a total cash cost of $911/oz in the same quarter last year. The increase in production was a result of a 2% increase in recovered grade. Tonnage throughput in the current quarter has stabilised following the SAG mill upgrade towards the end of last quarter. Total cash costs increased by 13% mainly due to the resumption of mining operations following the stockpile treatment plan when limited mining took place in the previous year.

Obuasi’s production was 14,000oz at a total cash cost of $1,068/oz. Production is currently delivered from surface operations and tailings maintenance activities. As the mine is at limited operating phase, following the suspension of underground mining operations in the previous year, in line with the Amendment to the Programme of Mining Operations (APMO), the current quarter’s operational performance is not comparable to the same quarter last year.

In the Republic of Guinea, Siguiri’s production was 68,000oz at a total cash cost of $791/oz compared to 80,000oz at a total cash cost of $777/oz in the same quarter last year. The reduction in production was a result of a planned decrease in recovered grade due to depletion of higher grade ore sources in the previous year, partly offset by a 6% increase in tonnage throughput. Total cash costs were higher than the previous period reflecting the impact of the lower recovered grade. This was partly offset by favourable exchange rate effects and lower production input costs especially lower fuel prices.

In Mali, production at Morila was 14,000oz at a total cash cost of $618/oz compared to 10,000oz at a total cash cost of $1,137/oz in the same quarter last year. Production increased by 40% as a result of the higher grade tonnes sourced from the satellite pit commissioned in the latter part of last year. Consequently, total cash costs decreased by 46%.

Production at Sadiola was 17,000oz at a total cash cost of $801/oz compared to 23,000oz at a total cash cost of $957/oz in the same quarter last year. The decrease in production was caused by a planned 24% decrease in recovered grade as a result of limited operational flexibility in the oxide operations as availability of higher grade oxide ore declines. Total cash costs decreased by 16% due to lower processing and general & administration costs, together with the cumulative benefit of the cost management initiatives implemented in the previous year.

Yatela accelerated the transition to full closure in the current period with no reportable operational metrics.

In Tanzania, the Geita mine production was 132,000oz at a total cash cost of $405/oz compared to 110,000oz at a total cash cost of $667/oz in the same quarter last year. Production increased by 20% as a result of the 11% increase in recovered grade realised from accessing the higher grade ore sources stripped in the Nyankanga pit in the previous year, together with an 8% increase in plant throughput due to higher mill efficiency and softer ore. Total cash costs decreased by 39% primarily as a result of the higher production, the efficiency of lower mining unit costs together with the benefits of lower fuel and reagent prices.

The Americas produced 182,000oz at a total cash cost of $662/oz for the second quarter of 2015 compared to 229,000oz at a total cash cost of $765/oz in the same quarter last year. The region’s performance was somewhat dampened by decreased production from Anglogold Ashanti Mineração, which during the quarter, had lower feed grades following changes in the mining plan. This was partially offset by a 16% increase in production from CC&V as well as higher grades and more tonnes treated in Argentina. The costs in the Americas decreased mainly due to higher by-product credits and local currency depreciation. Annual wage negotiations in Brazil and Argentina, which had started early in July 2015, have been concluded, with all parties reaching an agreement in early August 2015.

In Argentina, Cerro Vanguardia’s production was 70,000oz at a total cash cost of $632/oz compared to 62,000oz at a total cash cost of $682/oz in the same quarter last year. Production was 13% higher mainly due to the effect of higher production from the heap leach and other operational efficiencies. The mine also treated higher grades and more tonnes during the quarter. Cash costs benefited from the higher by-product credits derived from higher volumes sold, in addition to which the average exchange rate also contributed positively. Lower rehabilitation charges were due to an increase in the discount rate and also positively impacted improved costs. However, these favourable effects were partially offset by higher equipment and vehicle maintenance costs, higher explosives consumption and high costs from the heap leach due to higher volume of material processed.

Cost savings initiatives continued during the quarter, which were oriented towards efficiencies and production improvements including underground mine expansion, increased mill throughput and silver recovery, and capex savings. Additionally, production improvements are being analysed with a view to increasing the production profile going forward.

 

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In Brazil, production was 113,000oz at a total cash cost of $681/oz in the second quarter of 2015 compared to 118,000oz at a total cash cost of $759/oz in the same quarter last year. At AngloGold Ashanti Mineração, production was 83,000oz at a total cash cost of $656/oz compared to 88,000oz at a total cash cost of $717/oz in the same quarter last year. Production was adversely impacted by both lower feed grades and tons treated following changes of the mining plan.

Mining plan changes are expected to be implemented with a view to improving tonnage in higher grade areas and shaft haulage performance. At the Córrego do Sítio complex, changes in the geological modelling at both Oxide and Sulphide (Mina II) mines affected the mining plan for the first half of the year which led to a review to identify actions in both mines for production recovery as planned for the second half of the year.

Serra Grande’s production was at 30,000oz at a total cash cost of $749/oz compared to 30,000oz at a total cash cost of $879/oz in the same quarter last year. Production remained unchanged from the same quarter last year; however, it was lower than the previous quarter as a result of both lower feed grade and tonnage treated, in line with plans. Total cash costs were lower as the mine maintained gold production levels and as a consequence of inventory movements, as well as the positive effects resulting from the depreciation of the Brazilian Real.

The limited availability of the heavy mechanised equipment fleet affected production in the first half of the year. Mining of higher grade ore at Mina III and increased mining from Open Pit Orebody V are expected in the latter part of the year. However, high inflation rates in Brazil and the threats of power rationing due to the rainy season early in the year which poses a risk to both costs and production. Plans are being developed and implemented to mitigate these risks.

The Australia region produced 139,000oz at a total cash cost of $727/oz for the second quarter of 2015 compared to 155,000oz at a total cash cost of $850/oz in the same quarter last year.

Sunrise Dam’s production was 58,000oz at a total cash cost of $947/oz compared to 62,000oz at a total cash cost of $1,308/oz in the same quarter last year. Production was lower due to lower than anticipated mined grades. The mine delivered 683,000t during the quarter, and cost management measures continued to deliver improvements in underground mining unit costs. A total of 963m of underground capital development and 1,975m of operational development were completed during the quarter, at an average rate of 920m of development per month. Mill throughput was 937,000t, with good plant availability.

Tropicana’s production was 81,000oz at a total cash cost of $533/oz compared to 93,000oz at a total cash cost of $498/oz in the same quarter last year. Gold production was lower as a result of lower throughput and lower head grade. Mill throughput of 1.00 Mt was impacted by planned maintenance on major components of the processing plant including refurbishment of the primary crusher, a mill reline and the first change of the HPGR rolls, which have exceeded wear-life expectations. Head grades decreased over the period by approximately 9% in line with the mine’s grade streaming approach. The average gold recovery remained constant at ~90%.

Total cash costs increased partly due to the lower production and increased costs in processing and maintenance.

Mining productivity continued to improve with total movement and ore volumes ahead of plan.

SAFETY

Safety control measures and efforts to eliminate accidents within workplaces continued to show strong commitment in safety performance. AngloGold Ashanti reported an all injury frequency rate of 7.32 per million hours worked for the quarter, the broadest measure of safety performance, compared to 6.82 the same quarter last year. The year-on-year AIFR reflects an increase due to restatements which resulted from injury reclassifications in some of the operations. These were due to injury reclassifications and/or progression of injury severity. However, the AIFR improved 4% from 7.66 per million hours worked last quarter.

For the first time in the 58-year history at TauTona, the mine achieved two years without any fatality accident on the 27 May 2015 whilst Moab Khotsong achieved 2 million fatality-free shifts on 26 June 2015 for the first time in the mine’s history. Regrettably, on the last day of the quarter there was a fatality at the Kopanang mine in South Africa. We continuously build and maintain organisational safety capabilities and capacity in the areas of Safety Leadership, Hazard and Risk Management, and Incident Investigation. Safety is our highest priority, a critical focus area in our strategic objectives and we remain committed to a zero harm work environment and a sustainable resilient safety ethos within our organisation in line with our values.

UPDATE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS

Obuasi

The Feasibility Study is tracking well, with the first draft complete and a detailed optimisation process under way as planned. The current limited operating phase, which includes the processing of old tailings, is also progressing according to plan, whilst the development of the Obuasi Deeps Decline is continuing as scheduled. The diamond drilling programme, aimed at enhancing confidence in the mineral resource, is also on track. Our proactive community engagement programme, through the Community Consultative Councils continues to provide updates to the community and all other stakeholders. AngloGold Ashanti will continue to engage with the Government of Ghana and the relevant regulators regarding the investment framework that will prevail in the event of the reopening of Obuasi, and discussions with potential joint venture partners will continue in parallel with these talks.

We believe that Kibali is well positioned to continue the expected ramp up in the second half of the year. The paste plant was completed and commissioned during the quarter, enabling backfilling of the first primary stope. The construction of Ambarau, the second, 11MW hydropower station made substantial progress during the quarter and the first power generation is expected to be delivered in the third quarter. Work has also been initiated on Azambi, the third hydropower station, with commissioning of the 11MW facility expected early in 2017. The additional carbon regeneration facility was commissioned during the quarter, ahead of schedule. Work continued on the decline development on schedule during the quarter and production from the upper level stopes continued according to plan. Sinking of the vertical shaft recommenced as planned, with a further 6m sunk and 4m developed in the box-cut. The total shaft depth is now at 728m. The shaft completion remains ahead of schedule, with shaft bottom expected to be reached in the third quarter.

In Australia, the Gas Pipeline Project continued during the quarter as the APA group (APA) carries out the construction work on the 293km long Eastern Goldfields Pipeline. The pipeline was in ground to the half-way mark at the end of the quarter. Rehabilitation of the access track had commenced. End of line facility construction at each mine started during the quarter, including expansion of the power station hall at Sunrise Dam. The project is on schedule.

 

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In South Africa, in the Mponeng Phase I project, a mechanised secondary support strategy was implemented which delivered encouraging results with the first unit achieving the milestone of 780m²/rig/month. Two units were assembled during the quarter although behind schedule, with the last unit expected to be commissioned during the third quarter. However, the slower than anticipated secondary support installation rates, in conjunction with the safety stoppages experienced since last year (116 days lost to the project since February, 2014), resulted in schedule slippage causing a delay and extending the project into 2017. A revised plan is underway to address the project challenges which included seismicity as well as ventilation constraints. Thus far, raise boring of the ventilation hole was completed during the quarter.

The Mponeng Phase 2 project continued with planned activities towards the commencement of development in the ramp area (critical path), including the construction of the ice dam, ice hole equipping between 89 and 120 levels, secondary support, as well as 119 level development to create tipping infrastructure. The holing of the ice dam between 120 and 121 levels was concluded during the quarter.

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION UPDATE

 

1. Progress on Reef Boring

 

        

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1.1 Small range:

Drilling at Kopanang in the Vaal reef has proven to be more successful than in the C-Reef at Great Noligwa. The required drilling speeds of 4m/hour have been achieved and focus is expected to continue on enhancing accuracy.

 

1.2 Medium range:

The MK II machine was returned to TauTona after being refurbished to MK III specifications. Sledges installed on all three MKIII machines have contributed to an overall increase in the performance of the machines. The aim now is to achieve 72hours/hole, and accordingly, the following actions were identified with emphasis on the MKIII machines at TauTona:

  ¡   Assess rod handlers on the machines to assist with installation and removal of drilling rods
  ¡   New designs for mechanical anchoring investigated to improve set-up times
  ¡   Hydraulic transportation of drill chippings.

 

1.3 Machine manufacturing:

The MK IV machine has been delivered at TauTona.

 

2. Ore body knowledge and exploration

The fit for purpose Bohrmeister drill rig designs have been approved and manufacturing has commenced. The new rig is expected to be delivered to TauTona mine in November, with drilling expected to start in January 2016.

 

3. Ultra High Strength Backfill (UHSB)

During the second quarter, different trials were run at surface to achieve a 1,000m horizontal pumping distance, with the target achieved of 1,000m at 7m3/hour. Further trials will be conducted with the mixture temperature increased to simulate underground conditions.

Three prototype production machines at TauTona continue to make progress towards the desired drilling efficiencies. Narrow-reef drilling at Kopanang is progressing well with less cutter-head deflection than experienced when drilling the C-reef at Great Noligwa. Reverse Circulation drilling depth and penetration rates have met original specifications and work is now expected to commence to refine drilling accuracy. Ultra-high strength backfill test work continues to yield improved design capabilities with greater pumping distances and increased mixing volumes being proven possible.

EXPLORATION UPDATE

Exploration and evaluation costs during the second quarter of 2015 were $31m compared to $32m during the same period in 2014.

BROWNFIELDS EXPLORATION

A total of 140,454m of diamond and reverse circulation (RC) drilling was completed.

In South Africa, four deep surface drilling sites were in operation during the quarter, one on the Moab Khotsong Mine and three at Mponeng (WUDLs).

In Tanzania, a total of 3,330m of exploration drilling was completed and was focused on infill drilling at Nyankanga Cut 8, Mineral Resource delineation at Matandani North and Geita Hill UG, as well as metallurgical drilling at Matandani pit and the initiation of a Vertical Seismic Profiling (VSP) hole at Geita Hill. Exploration also supported 977m of sterilisation drilling at WD12. A total of 3 RC holes (201m) and 7 DD holes (1,015m) were completed at Nyankanga Cut 8. Mineral Resource delineation drilling commenced at Geita Hill, aiming at delineating down dip extensions of the Geita Hill ore body for potential underground mining. The first hole was completed (517m). Assay results confirmed the continuation of a high grade zone in the down-dip projection of the ore zone.

 

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In Guinea, at Siguiri Gold Mine, 165 holes were drilled (18,061m). This drilling comprised aircore (AC), reverse circulation (RC) and diamond drilling (DD) holes drilled in fresh rock infill of Block 1 pits and oxide reconnaissance in Blocks 1, 2 and 3. An additional 958m of sterilisation drilling was completed at Boukaria. Progress was affected by drill pad availability, which requires extensive backfilling and dewatering. Assay results returned to date support the current block model with several intersections better than predicted. Limited Toubani (389m) and Kami (861m) below-pit infill was also completed and also returned a number of positive intersections. Infill drilling was also completed in some of the deeper portions of Seguelen PB2 (1,809m). At Sokunu, 2 of the remaining 4 planned holes were completed to infill the southwest margin. Reconnaissance field mapping continued in Block 1 at Seguelen East and Silakoro, and at the Dragon Target in the west of Block 3. The Foulata drilling programme in Block 2 was completed (953m).

In Ghana, at Obuasi Gold Mine, no exploration work was conducted. At Iduapriem, auger drilling on the north heap leach pad was completed and all results have been received. Thereafter, geological mapping in Bankyem Line (Block 1 Extension) continued this quarter.

In the DRC at Kibali, Mineral Resource conversion drilling was conducted at Gorumbwa, Mengu Hill and Megi. Subsequent to the phase 1 drilling completed in last quarter, a revised Mineral Resource estimate was completed for Megi. Follow up exploration programmes will be required. At Durba Hill, immediately west of the KCD pit, anomalous trench results were drill tested. The results were positive and further drilling is planned.

Seven higher-priority ranked targets were identified along the KZ structure, based on the potential to host a new multi-million ounce standalone deposit or an economic satellite deposit. More details and results are contained in the report available on the website.

In Argentina, drilling activities continued in the quarter at Cerro Vanguardia with 20,290m completed. Field work with trenching and channel sampling to advance targets to drill stage continued.

In Brazil, exploration continued at the Cuiabá, Lamego and Córrego do Sítio production centers for AGABM with 15,740m drilled collectively in the surface and underground drilling programmes during the quarter. Drilling production was adversely impacted by mechanical availability of the underground drills. The focus remains on Mineral Resource conversion. Geological modelling continued for near mine target generation. At Serra Grande, 15,630m of drilling was completed as infill drilling programmes continued in the Mineral Resource conversion programmes. Mapping and sampling were in progress for target delineation.

In Colombia, drilling started to test targets generated from soil sampling within the Gramalote JV tenements and infill drilling in the saprolite horizon; 1,460m of drilling were completed during the quarter. At La Colosa, 1,810m were drilled during the quarter as the site investigation, hydrology and geotechnical programmes for the year continued. The Quebradona JV programme continued with 3,090m drilled during the quarter. The focus remains on infill and delineation drilling for the higher grade copper-gold mineralisation in the upper part of the deposit.

In the United States, 17,525m were drilled during the quarter, as part of the ongoing programme to add new tonnage for the VLF facilities and confirm high grade targets outside and below the current open pit designs. This work will be handed over to Newmont following the sale of the CC&V mine.

At Sunrise Dam in Australia, exploration was focussed on Mineral Resource extension and infill for the underground Mineral Resource utilising diamond coring (12,686m). During the quarter drilling targeted Vogue, GQ South, Carey Shear Zone, Hammerhead (HMH) East, Cosmo North and Cosmo East and Dolly Corridor. Testing of the geological and mineralisation models in the Carey Shear and Hammerhead East areas proved successful. GQ South shows some potential to the south and down-dip. No substantial development mapping was done in the Vogue area due to active development and establishment of the Vogue ventilation circuit. Aircore drilling (6,456m) commenced at the Kraken Project, situated over the western extents of the Lake Carey playa salt lake system, approximately 10km east. Several target areas comprising favourable geological and structural positions are being drill tested beneath lake cover sequences.

At Tropicana, drilling continued in the immediate mine environs, with diamond holes testing targets at the Havana North, Tropicana Extensions and Havana South / Crouching Tiger areas. A total of 3,870m of RC and 8,024m of DD drilling were completed.

GREENFIELDS EXPLORATION

Greenfields exploration activities during the second quarter were undertaken in Australia, Colombia and Brazil. Greenfields Exploration completed 6,530m of diamond and RC drilling. Total expenditure for the quarter was $6m.

In Colombia, work focused on the Guintar project (100% AngloGold Ashanti) which is situated 40km west of Medellin. Mapping has outlined an extensive alteration system in sediments overlaying a dioritic porphyry intrusion. The intrusion is associated with both porphyry Cu/Au and epithermal gold occurrences. Surface sampling has produced +0.5g/t Au to +10g/t Au rock samples. Drill permitting activities are currently underway with drilling planned for the third quarter.

In Australia, at the Tropicana JV (AngloGold Ashanti 70%) a total of 10,907m of aircore (AC), 4,333m of reverse circulation (RC) and 833m of diamond drilling (DD) was completed across the Madras, Masala and southern Tropicana Belt prospects located 25 km to 40 km south of the Tropicana Gold Mine. At the Mullion Project in New South Wales, pole-dipole Induced Polarisation (IP) ground geophysical surveying was completed over six target areas for a total of 23line kilometres. Several subtle chargeable anomalies were identified during the survey and are expected to be diamond drill tested during the third quarter.

In Brazil, 1,364m of diamond drilling was completed at Pe Quente (Graben JV, 51% AngloGold Ashanti). Assay results have been received, with relatively widespread, anomalous but sub-economic, gold values associated with phyllic (sericite – pyrite) alteration or zones of silicification over variable widths returned. A full review of the project is in progress which will incorporate all historical and recent gold and multi-element analytical results prior to defining the next steps.

 

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LOGO

Independent auditor’s review report on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the quarter and six months ended 30 June 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 11 to 39, which comprise the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2015, the condensed consolidated income statement, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the quarter and six 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 six months ended 30 June 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

13 August 2015

 

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

June

2015

   

Quarter
ended

March

2015

   

Quarter
ended

June

2014

   

Six months
ended

June

2015

   

Six months 

ended 

June 

2014 

 
                                   
US Dollar million   Notes           Reviewed    

Restated

        Reviewed

   

Restated

        Reviewed

            Reviewed    

Restated 

        Reviewed

 

 

 

Revenue

  2     1,059         1,068         1,289         2,127         2,587    
   

 

 

 

Gold income

  2     1,014         1,032         1,252         2,046         2,515    

Cost of sales

  3     (830)        (822)        (1,005)        (1,652)        (1,974)   

Gain (loss) on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

             (7)        (6)        (3)        (22)   
   

 

 

 

Gross profit

      188         203         241         391         519    

Corporate administration, marketing and other expenses

      (24)        (22)        (20)        (46)        (45)   

Exploration and evaluation costs

      (31)        (28)        (32)        (59)        (62)   

Other operating expenses

  4     (22)        (21)        (7)        (43)        (12)   

Special items

  5     (1)               (17)               (24)   
   

 

 

 

Operating profit

      110         137         165         247         376    

Interest received

  2                          14         12    

Exchange loss

      (7)        (14)        (8)        (21)        (14)   

Finance costs and unwinding of obligations

  6     (65)        (66)        (70)        (131)        (141)   

Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds

      (35)        (31)        (31)        (66)        (101)   

Share of associates and joint ventures’ profit (loss)

  7     34         25         (85)        59         (66)   
   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) before taxation

      43         59         (23)        102        66    

Taxation

  8     (56)        (59)        (60)        (115)        (115)   
   

 

 

 

Loss after taxation from continuing operations

      (13)               (83)        (13)        (49)   

Discontinued operations

           

(Loss) profit from discontinued operations

  9     (125)                      (120)        21    
   

 

 

 

(Loss) profit for the period

      (138)               (74)        (133)        (28)   
   

 

 

 

Allocated as follows:

           

Equity shareholders

           

- Continuing operations

      (17)        (6)        (89)        (23)        (62)   

- Discontinued operations

      (125)                      (120)        21    

Non-controlling interests

           

- Continuing operations

                           10        13    
   

 

 

 
      (138)               (74)        (133)        (28)   
   

 

 

 

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

           

Loss per ordinary share from continuing operations

      (4)        (1)        (22)        (6)        (15)   

(Loss) earnings per ordinary share from discontinued operations

      (31)                      (29)          
   

 

 

 

Basic loss per ordinary share (cents)

      (35)               (20)        (35)        (10)   
   

 

 

 

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

           

Loss per ordinary share from continuing operations

      (4)        (1)        (22)        (6)        (15)   

(Loss) earnings per ordinary share from discontinued operations

      (31)                      (29)          
   

 

 

 

Diluted loss per ordinary share (cents)

      (35)               (20)        (35)        (10)   
   

 

 

 
           
           

 

 

(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 six months ended 30 June 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 six months ended 30 June 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
June

2015

 

       

Quarter
ended
March

2015

 

       

Quarter
ended
June

2014

 

       

Six months

ended
June

2015

 

       

Six months
ended

June

2014

 

     
          Restated          Restated              Restated     
US Dollar million       Reviewed         Reviewed         Reviewed         Reviewed         Reviewed      

 

(Loss) profit for the period

      (138)                   (74)          (133)          (28)     

Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

                     
                     

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

               (93)          (8)          (90)          (16)       
   

Share of associates and joint ventures’ other comprehensive income

                                                
                     

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

      (2)          (5)                   (7)                
       

Release on impairment of available-for-sale financial assets

                                                
       

Release on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets

      (1)          (1)                   (2)                
       

Deferred taxation thereon

                                          (4)       
                     
               (5)                   (3)                
   

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

                       
                     

Actuarial (loss) gain recognised

      (7)          12                             16        
       

Deferred taxation thereon

               (3)          (2)          (1)          (4)       
                     
        (5)                                             12        
                                                               

Other comprehensive (loss) income for the period, net of tax

                   (89)            (3)            (89)                  
                                                               

Total comprehensive loss for the period, net of tax

        (138)            (84)            (77)            (222)            (25)     

Allocated as follows:

                     

Equity shareholders

                     

- Continuing operations

      (17)          (95)          (92)          (112)          (59)     

- Discontinued operations

      (125)                            (120)          21      

Non-controlling interests

                     

- Continuing operations

                                         10             13      
        (138)            (84)            (77)            (222)            (25)     

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     12    


Group statement of financial position

 

 

 
       

As at

June

2015

   

As at

March

2015

   

As at

December
2014

   

As at

June

2014

 
US Dollar million   Notes  

 

      Reviewed

          Reviewed           Audited           Reviewed  

 

 

ASSETS

         

Non-current assets

 

         

Tangible assets

 

      4,453          4,603          4,863          4,955     

Intangible assets

 

      188          200          225          270     

Investments in associates and joint ventures

 

      1,464          1,450          1,427          1,348     

Other investments

 

      120          119          126          144     

Inventories

 

      103          354          636          602     

Trade and other receivables

 

      19          18          20          23     

Deferred taxation

 

      5          116          127          187     

Cash restricted for use

 

      35          37          36          36     

Other non-current assets

 

      30          36          25          56     
   

 

 

 
      6,417          6,933          7,485          7,621     
   

 

 

 

Current assets

 

         

Other investments

 

      2          2          -          -     

Inventories

 

      721          795          888          1,002     

Trade and other receivables

 

      207          263          278          356     

Cash restricted for use

 

      22          19          15          18     

Cash and cash equivalents

 

      459          362          468          604     
   

 

 

 
      1,411          1,441          1,649          1,980     

Non-current assets held for sale

 

  15     989          479          -          -     
   

 

 

 
      2,400          1,920          1,649          1,980     
   

 

 

 
         

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

      8,817          8,853          9,134          9,601     

 

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

         

Share capital and premium

 

  12     7,058          7,052          7,041          7,032     

Accumulated losses and other reserves

 

      (4,430)         (4,287)         (4,196)         (3,969)    
   

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

      2,628          2,765          2,845          3,063     

Non-controlling interests

 

      33          32          26          38     
   

 

 

 

Total equity

 

      2,661          2,797          2,871          3,101     
   

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

 

         

Borrowings

 

      3,651          3,471          3,498          3,619     

Environmental rehabilitation and other provisions

 

      931          988          1,052          1,060     

Provision for pension and post-retirement benefits

 

      140          141          147          150     

Trade, other payables and deferred income

 

      6          11          15          14     

Deferred taxation

 

      556          565          567          607     
   

 

 

 
      5,284          5,176          5,279          5,450     
   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

         

Borrowings

 

      79          199          223          187     

Trade, other payables and deferred income

 

      536          539          695          777     

Bank overdraft

 

      -          -          -          4     

Taxation

 

      58          49          66          82     
   

 

 

 
      673          787          984          1,050     

Non-current liabilities held for sale

 

  15     199          93          -          -     
   

 

 

 
      872          880          984          1,050     
   

 

 

 
         
   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

      6,156          6,056          6,263          6,500     
   

 

 

 
         

 

 

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

      8,817          8,853          9,134          9,601     

 

 

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     13    


Group statement of cash flows

 

 

 
   

Quarter

ended

June

2015

 

   

Quarter

ended

March

2015

 

   

Quarter

ended

June

2014

 

   

Six months

ended

June

2015

 

   

Six months

ended

June

2014

 

 
US Dollar million           Reviewed    

Restated

        Reviewed

   

Restated

        Reviewed

            Reviewed    

Restated

        Reviewed

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

         

Receipts from customers

    1,078         1,036         1,317         2,114         2,544    

Payments to suppliers and employees

    (704)        (796)        (957)        (1,500)        (1,799)   
 

 

 

 

Cash generated from operations

    374         240         360         614         745    

Dividends received from joint ventures

    24                       29           

Taxation refund

                         -          38    

Taxation paid

    (65)        (46)        (34)        (111)        (104)   
 

 

 

 

Net cash inflow from operating activities from continuing operations

    333         199         326         532         679    

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

    (10)        (9)        10         (19)          
 

 

 

 

Net cash inflow from operating activities

    323         190         336         513         687    
 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

         

Capital expenditure

    (172)        (141)        (214)        (313)        (395)   

Expenditure on intangible assets

                  (3)               (3)   

Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets

                  26                27    

Other investments acquired

    (23)        (32)        (22)        (55)        (48)   

Proceeds from disposal of other investments

    20         28         20         48         43    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

    (3)        (3)        (11)        (6)        (51)   

Loans advanced to associates and joint ventures

    (1)        (2)        (2)        (3)        (6)   

Proceeds from disposal of subsidiary

                  105                105    

Cash in subsidiary disposed and transfers to held for sale

           (2)               (2)          

(Increase) decrease in cash restricted for use

    (1)        (7)        (3)        (8)        23    

Interest received

                         13         11    
 

 

 

 

Net cash outflow from investing activities from continuing operations

    (171)        (152)        (94)        (323)        (292)   

Net cash outflow from investing activities from discontinued operations

    (22)        (27)        (43)        (49)        (82)   
 

 

 

 

Net cash outflow from investing activities

    (193)        (179)        (137)        (372)        (374)   
 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

         

Proceeds from borrowings

    129         61         76         190         90    

Repayment of borrowings

    (124)        (88)        (131)        (212)        (299)   

Finance costs paid

    (37)        (82)        (43)        (119)        (124)   

Dividends paid

    (2)        (2)        (3)        (4)        (3)   
 

 

 

 

Net cash outflow from financing activities from continuing operations

    (34)        (111)        (101)        (145)        (336)   

Net cash outflow from financing activities from discontinued operations

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

 

 

 

Net cash outflow from financing activities

    (34)        (112)        (102)        (146)        (339)   
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    96         (101)        97         (5)        (26)   

Translation

           (5)               (4)        (2)   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    362         468         503         468         628    

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period (1)

    459         362         600         459         600    

 

 

Cash generated from operations

         

Profit (loss) before taxation

    43         59         (23)        102         66    

Adjusted for:

         

Movement on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

    (4)                             22    

Amortisation of tangible assets

    186         164         179         350         355    

Finance costs and unwinding of obligations

    65         66         70         131        141    

Environmental, rehabilitation and other expenditure

    (10)        (6)               (16)          

Special items

    (2)        (12)        (9)        (14)        (4)   

Amortisation of intangible assets

    13                       21         17    

Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds

    35         31         31         66         101    

Interest received

    (6)        (8)        (6)        (14)        (12)   

Share of associates and joint ventures’ (profit) loss

    (34)        (25)        85         (59)        66    

Other non-cash movements

    11                27         16         40    

Movements in working capital

    77         (49)        (11)        28         (50)   
 

 

 

 
    374         240         360         614         745    
 

 

 

 

Movements in working capital

         

(Increase) decrease in inventories

    (11)        46         12         35         27    

Decrease (increase) in trade and other receivables

    57         15         20         72         (15)   

Increase (decrease) in trade, other payables and deferred income

    31         (110)        (43)        (79)        (62)   
 

 

 

 
    77         (49)        (11)        28         (50)   
 

 

 

 
         

 

 
(1)

The cash and cash equivalents balance at 30 June 2014 includes a bank overdraft included in the statement of financial position as part of current liabilities of $4m.

 

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     14    


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

           (41)                       (41)         13          (28)   
     

Other comprehensive income (loss)

                                                12          (16)                            
 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

                     (41)                         12          (16)         (38)         13          (25)   
 

Shares issued

     26                              26             26    
 

Share-based payment for share awards net of exercised

        (5)                          (5)            (5)   
 

Dividends of subsidiaries

                                    (3)         (3)   
 

Translation

                                                                           (1)           
 

Balance at 30 June 2014

     7,032          132          (3,101)         (1)         24          (13)         (1,010)         3,063          38          3,101    
 

Balance at 31 December 2014

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

Loss for the period

           (143)                       (143)         10          (133)   
     

Other comprehensive (loss) income

                                         (3)                 (90)         (89)                  (89)   
 

Total comprehensive (loss) income

                     (143)                 (3)                 (90)         (232)         10          (222)   
 

Shares issued

     17                              17             17    
 

Share-based payment for share awards net of exercised

        (2)                          (2)            (2)   
 

Dividends of subsidiaries

                                    (3)         (3)   
 

Translation

              (5)                          (1)                                            
 

Balance at 30 June 2015

     7,058          125          (3,248)         (1)         13          (34)         (1,285)         2,628          33          2,661    

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     15    


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            Six months ended   
     June      March      June      June      June   
    

2015 

 

   

2015 

 

   

2014 

 

   

2015 

 

   

2014 

 

 
           Restated      Restated            Restated   
                 Reviewed              Reviewed              Reviewed              Reviewed              Reviewed   
  

 

 

 
     US Dollar million  

 

 

Gold income

          

South Africa

     303          284          390          586          763     

Continental Africa

     456          464          535          920          1,067     

Australasia

     172          173          189          345          405     

Americas

     211          248          236          459          484     
  

 

 

 
     1,142          1,169          1,351          2,310          2,719     

Equity-accounted investments included above

     (128)         (137)         (99)         (264)         (204)    
  

 

 

 

Continuing operations

     1,014          1,032          1,252          2,046          2,515     

Discontinued operations

     59          54          69          113          129     
  

 

 

 
     1,073          1,086          1,321          2,159          2,644     
  

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

          

South Africa

     23          4          52          27          96     

Continental Africa

     121          117          113          239          232     

Australasia

     36          47          22          83          81     

Americas

     47          71          58          118          132     

Corporate and other

     1          1          (4)         2          (5)    
  

 

 

 
     228          240          241          469          536     

Equity-accounted investments included above

     (40)         (38)         -          (78)         (17)    
  

 

 

 

Continuing operations

     188          203          241          391          519     

Discontinued operations

     10          6          11          16          28     
  

 

 

 
     198          209          252          407          547     
  

 

 

 

Capital expenditure

          

South Africa

     52          44          68          96          119     

Continental Africa

     79          64          121          143          249     

Australasia

     22          20          24          42          51     

Americas

     55          41          55          96          84     

Corporate and other

     1          -          -          1          -     
  

 

 

 

Continuing operations

     209          169          268          378          503     

Discontinued operations

     21          26          43          48          82     
  

 

 

 
     230          195          311          426          585     

Equity-accounted investments included above

     (36)         (27)         (52)         (64)         (105)    
  

 

 

 
     194          168          259          362          480     
  

 

 

 
          

 

 
           Quarter ended            Six months ended   
     June      March      June      June      June   
     2015      2015      2014      2015      2014   
  

 

 

 
     oz (000)  

 

 

Gold production

          

South Africa

     261          239          319          500          609     

Continental Africa

     368          351          395          719          769     

Australasia

     139          143          155          282          310     

Americas

     182          195          180          377          364     
  

 

 

 

Continuing operations

     950          928          1,049          1,878          2,052     

Discontinued operations

     57          41          49          98          100     
  

 

 

 
     1,007          969          1,098          1,976          2,152     
  

 

 

 
          

 

 
           As at      As at      As at      As at   
           June      March      December      June   
           2015      2015      2014      2014   
           Reviewed      Reviewed      Audited      Reviewed   
    

 

 

 
           US Dollar million  

Total assets

                                        

South Africa

       2,031          2,018          2,124          2,303     

Continental Africa

       3,188          3,203          3,239          3,312     

Australasia

       842          837          906          1,073     

Americas

       2,335          2,426          2,409          2,340     

Corporate and other

       421          369          456          573     
  

 

 

 
       8,817          8,853          9,134          9,601     

 

 

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

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Notes

for the quarter and six months ended 30 June 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).

The financial statements of AngloGold Ashanti Limited 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 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 six months ended 30 June 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.

Subject to other factors and unforeseen circumstances, quarter one production is generally lower than production during the rest of the year as a result of the ramp-up of operations after annual holiday production declines.

 

2. Revenue

 

      Quarter ended              Six months ended  
    

Jun

2015

    

Mar

2015

    

Jun

2014

    

Jun

2015

    

Jun

2014

 
            Restated      Restated             Restated  
     Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed  
              US Dollar million          

Gold income

     1,014         1,032         1,252         2,046         2,515   

By-products (note 3)

     38         27         29         65         58   

Royalties received (note 5)

     1         1         1         2         2   

Interest received

     6         8         6         14         12   
       1,059         1,068         1,289         2,127         2,587   

 

3.       Cost of sales

 

              
      Quarter ended              Six months ended  
    

Jun

2015

    

Mar

2015

    

Jun

2014

    

Jun

2015

    

Jun

2014

 
            Restated      Restated             Restated  
     Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed  
      US Dollar million  

Cash operating costs

     633         612         808         1,245         1,513   

By-products revenue (note 2)

     (38)         (27)         (29)         (65)         (58)   
     595         585         779         1,180         1,455   

Royalties

     27         26         34         53         70   

Other cash costs

     6         7         7         13         13   

Total cash costs

     628         618         820         1,246         1,538   

Retrenchment costs

     3         4         3         7         9   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     4         5         14         9         29   

Production costs

     635         627         837         1,262         1,576   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     186         164         179         350         355   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     13         8         8         21         17   

Total production costs

     834         799         1,024         1,633         1,947   

Inventory change

     (4)         23         (19)         19         27   
       830         822         1,005         1,652         1,974   

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     17    


4. Other operating expenses

 

      Quarter ended              Six months ended  
    

Jun

2015

    

Mar

2015

    

Jun

2014

    

Jun

2015

    

Jun

2014

 
    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

 
      US Dollar million  

Pension and medical defined benefit provisions

     1         3         2         4         4   

Claims filed by former employees in respect of loss of employment, work-related accident injuries and diseases, governmental fiscal claims and care and maintenance of old tailings operations

     3         -         4         3         7   

Care and maintenance costs

     17         18         -         35         -   

Other expenses

     1         -         1         1         1   
       22         21         7         43         12   

 

5.       Special items

 

              
      Quarter ended              Six months ended  
    

Jun

2015

    

Mar

2015

    

Jun

2014

    

Jun

2015

    

Jun

2014

 
    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

 
              US Dollar million          

Impairment of other investments (note 10)

     5         -         1         5         1   

Net loss on disposal and derecognition of land, mineral rights, tangible assets and exploration properties (note 10)

     -         -         (25)         -         (23)   

Royalties received (note 2)

     (1)         (1)         (1)         (2)         (2)   

Indirect tax (recoveries) expenses and legal claims

     (4)         (9)         12         (13)         12   

Legal fees and other (recoveries) costs related to contract termination and settlement

     -         (2)         3         (2)         9   

Write-down of stockpiles and heap leach to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments

     -         6         -         6         -   

Retrenchment and related costs

     1         1         25         2         25   

Loss on sale of Navachab (note 10)

     -         -         2         -         2   
       1         (5)         17         (4)         24   

 

6.       Finance costs and unwinding of obligations

 

              
      Quarter ended              Six months ended  
     Jun      Mar      Jun      Jun      Jun  
     2015      2015      2014      2015      2014  
            Restated      Restated             Restated  
     Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed  
              US Dollar million          

Finance costs

     60         60         64         120         128   

Unwinding of obligations, accretion of convertible bonds and other discounts

     5         6         6         11         13   
       65         66         70         131         141   

 

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

 

              
      Quarter ended              Six months ended  
     Jun      Mar      Jun      Jun      Jun  
     2015      2015      2014      2015      2014  
    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

 
              US Dollar million          

Revenue

     131         141         121         272         238   

Operating costs, special items and other expenses

     (92)         (110)         (197)         (202)         (296)   

Net interest received

     1         2         1         3         3   

Profit before taxation

     40         33         (75)         73         (55)   

Taxation

     (6)         (8)         (4)         (14)         (5)   

Profit (loss) after taxation

     34         25         (79)         59         (60)   

Net impairment of investments in associates and joint ventures (note 10)

     -         -         (6)         -         (6)   
       34         25         (85)         59         (66)   

Net impairments recognised on the entity’s investments in equity accounted associates and joint ventures consider quoted share prices, their respective financial positions and anticipated declines in operating results of these entities.

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     18    


8. Taxation

 

      Quarter ended              Six months ended  
     Jun      Mar      Jun      Jun      Jun  
     2015      2015      2014      2015      2014  
            Restated      Restated             Restated  
     Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed  
      US Dollar million  

South African taxation

              

Mining tax

     -         -         10         -         24   

Non-mining tax

     12         1         1         13         (2)   

Prior year (over) under provision

     -         (7)         7         (7)         5   

Deferred taxation

              

Temporary differences

     (5)         (17)         2         (22)         (18)   

Unrealised non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

     1         (2)         (2)         (1)         (6)   
     8         (25)         18         (17)         3   

Foreign taxation

              

Normal taxation

     62         43         38         105         82   

Prior year over provision

     -         -         (9)         -         (12)   

Deferred taxation

              

Temporary differences

     (14)         41         13         27         42   
     48         84         42         132         112   
              
       56         59         60         115         115   

9.       Discontinued operations

 

              
      Quarter ended              Six months ended  
     Jun      Mar      Jun      Jun      Jun  
     2015      2015      2014      2015      2014  
    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

 
      US Dollar million  

Gold income

     59         54         69         113         129   

Cost of sales

     (49)         (48)         (59)         (97)         (102)   

Gain on unrealised non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

     -         -         1         -         1   

Gross profit

     10         6         11         16         28   

Discontinued operations loss on disposal of assets (note 10)

     (12)         -         -         (12)         -   

Other expenses

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

(Loss) profit before taxation

     (4)         5         9         1         27   

Normal taxation

     -         -         -         -         (6)   

Deferred taxation

     (121)         -         -         (121)         -   

(Loss) profit from discontinued operations

     (125)         5         9         (120)         21   

10.    Headline loss

 

              
      Quarter ended              Six months ended  
     Jun      Mar      Jun      Jun      Jun  
     2015      2015      2014      2015      2014  
    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

    

 

Reviewed

 
      US Dollar million  

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

              

Loss attributable to equity shareholders

     (142)         (1)         (80)         (143)         (41)   

Net profit on disposal and derecognition of land, mineral rights, tangible assets and exploration properties (note 5)

     -         -         (25)         -         (23)   

Discontinued operations loss on disposal of assets (note 9)

     12         -         -         12         -   

Loss on sale of Navachab (note 5)

     -         -         2         -         2   

Impairment of other investments (note 5)

     5         -         1         5         1   

Net impairment of investments in associates and joint ventures (note 7)

     -         -         6         -         6   

Taxation - current portion

     -         -         7         -         7   

Taxation - deferred portion

     (2)         -         -         (2)         (3)   
       (127)         (1)         (89)         (128)         (51)   

Headline loss per ordinary share (cents) (1)

     (31)         0         (22)         (31)         (13)   

Diluted headline loss per ordinary share (cents)

     (31)         0         (22)         (31)         (13)   

 

(1)

Calculated on the basic weighted average number of ordinary shares.

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     19    


11. Number of shares

 

      Quarter ended              Six months ended  
    

Jun

2015

    

Mar

2015

    

Jun

2014

    

Jun

2015

    

Jun

2014

 
      Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed  

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   

E ordinary shares of 25 SA cents each (1)

     -         4,280,000         4,280,000         -         4,280,000   

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

     404,818,500         404,506,311         403,364,237         404,818,500         403,364,237   

E ordinary shares in issue

     -         -         690,984         -         690,984   

Total ordinary shares:

     404,818,500         404,506,311         404,055,221         404,818,500         404,055,221   

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

     404,689,301         404,164,937         403,259,109         404,428,567         403,029,051   

E ordinary shares

     -         -         699,769         -         698,794   

Fully vested options

     2,801,585         3,241,830         2,030,986         3,124,438         2,420,030   

Weighted average number of shares

     407,490,886         407,406,767         405,989,864         407,553,005         406,147,875   

Dilutive potential of share options

     -         -         -         -         -   

Diluted number of ordinary shares

     407,490,886         407,406,767         405,989,864         407,553,005         406,147,875   

 

(1)

Shareholders approved cancellation of authorised E shares at the Annual General Meeting held on 6th May 2015.

 

12. Share capital and premium

 

      As at  
     Jun      Mar      Dec      Jun  
     2015      2015      2014      2014  
     Reviewed      Reviewed      Audited      Reviewed  
      US Dollar Million  

Balance at beginning of period

     7,094         7,094         7,074         7,074   

Ordinary shares issued

     17         11         29         21   

E ordinary shares issued and cancelled

     -         -         (9)         -   

Sub-total

     7,111         7,105         7,094         7,095   

Redeemable preference shares held within the group

     (53)         (53)         (53)         (53)   

E ordinary shares held within the group

     -         -         -         (10)   

Balance at end of period

     7,058         7,052         7,041         7,032   

 

13.    Exchange rates

 

           
      Jun      Mar      Dec      Jun  
     2015      2015      2014      2014  
      Unaudited      Unaudited      Unaudited      Unaudited  

ZAR/USD average for the year to date

     11.91         11.75         10.83         10.67   

ZAR/USD average for the quarter

     12.08         11.75         11.22         10.51   

ZAR/USD closing

     12.16         12.13         11.57         10.63   

AUD/USD average for the year to date

     1.28         1.27         1.11         1.09   

AUD/USD average for the quarter

     1.29         1.27         1.17         1.07   

AUD/USD closing

     1.30         1.31         1.22         1.06   

BRL/USD average for the year to date

     2.97         2.87         2.35         2.30   

BRL/USD average for the quarter

     3.07         2.87         2.54         2.23   

BRL/USD closing

     3.10         3.21         2.66         2.20   

ARS/USD average for the year to date

     8.82         8.69         8.12         7.83   

ARS/USD average for the quarter

     8.95         8.69         8.51         8.05   

ARS/USD closing

     9.09         8.82         8.55         8.13   

 

14.    Capital commitments

 

           
      Jun      Mar      Dec      Jun  
     2015      2015      2014      2014  
     Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed      Reviewed  
      US Dollar Million  

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

     161         274         178         325   

 

(1) 

Includes capital commitments relating to associates and joint ventures.

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     20    


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. Non-current assets and liabilities held for sale

Cripple Creek and Victor mine (CC&V)

Effective 31 March 2015, the company announced its plan to identify a joint arrangement partner or a purchaser in respect of its interest in CC&V gold mine in Colorado in the United States for full value. 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.

At 31 March 2015, the company assumed that it is reasonable that a transaction resulting in a sale of 50% of the mine, structured as a joint operation was possible and thus accounted for 50% of the assets and liabilities as held for sale. On 8 June 2015, the company announced that it had agreed to sell 100% of CC&V to Newmont Mining Corporation for $820m in cash, plus a net smelter return royalty. As at 30 June 2015, all conditions precedent in the agreement had not yet been fulfilled and as a result the transaction for the sale had not yet been recognised. Subsequently, on 3 August 2015, the transaction closed and proceeds of $819.4m were received, which factored in estimated closing adjustments.

 

      As at  
     Jun      Mar  
     2015      2015  
      Reviewed      Reviewed  

The carrying amount of major classes of assets and liabilities include:

     

Tangible assets

     308         143   

Inventories

     676         334   

Other

     5         2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Assets held for sale

             989                 479   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Provisions

     115         58   

Trade and other payables

     71         28   

Other

     13         7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities held for sale

     199         93   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets held for sale

     790         386   

 

16. 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. 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 fair value.

 

      As at  
     Jun      Mar      Dec      Jun  
     2015      2015      2014      2014  
      Reviewed      Reviewed      Audited      Reviewed  

Carrying amount

     3,730         3,670         3,721         3,806   

Fair value

     3,725         3,627         3,606         3,822   

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

 

    

LOGO

 

    

LOGO

 

    

LOGO

 

    

LOGO

 

 
US Dollar million    Jun 2015      Mar 2015      Dec 2014      Jun 2014  

Assets measured at fair value

                                                     

Available-for-sale financial assets

                                                     

Equity securities

     42         -         -         42         45         -         -         45         47         -         -         47         60         -         -         60   

Liabilities measured at fair value

                                                     

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

                                                     

$1.25bn bonds

     1,440         -         -         1,440         1,378         -         -         1,378         1,374         -         -         1,374         1,457         -         -         1,457   

 

17. Contingencies

AngloGold Ashanti’s material contingent liabilities and assets at 30 June 2015 and 31 December 2014 are detailed below:

 

Contingencies and guarantees             
     

Jun

2015

   

Dec

2014

 
     Reviewed     Audited  
      US Dollar million  

Contingent liabilities

    

Groundwater pollution (1)

     -        -   

Deep groundwater pollution – Africa (2)

     -        -   

Litigation – Ghana (3) (4)

     97        97   

ODMWA litigation (5)

     183        192   

Other tax disputes – AngloGold Ashanti Brasil Mineração Ltda (6)

     27        32   

VAT disputes – Mineração Serra Grande S.A.(7)

     13        15   

Tax dispute - AngloGold Ashanti Colombia S.A.(8)

     152        162   

Tax dispute - Cerro Vanguardia S.A.(9)

     44        53   

Sales tax on gold deliveries – Mineração Serra Grande S.A. (10)

     -        -   

Contingent assets

    

Indemnity – Kinross Gold Corporation (11)

     (8     (9

Royalty – Tau Lekoa Gold Mine (12)

     -        -   

Royalty – Navachab (13)

     -        -   

Royalty – CC&V (14)

     -        -   
       508        542   

 

  (1)

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.

 

  (2)

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.

 

  (3)

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. AGAG timely filed its submission with the Court of Appeal on 7 July 2015 and awaits a ruling.

 

  (4)

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 have not filed their application for directions which was due by 31 October 2013. 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

 

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economic hardships as a result of constant failure of their crops. On 26 January 2015, the Court issued an order allowing the plaintiffs to procure an expert from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to undertake environmental and chemical assessments in the areas around the PTP. However, the plaintiffs subsequently informed the Court that the EPA will not be able to conduct such assessments, and the matter was adjourned to 19 October 2015. 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.

 

  (5)

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 have formed an industry working group to address issues relating to compensation and medical care for OLD in the gold mining industry in South Africa. DRDGold, ARM and Village Main Reef have also joined the industry working group. The companies have begun 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.

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 are scheduled to be heard during the weeks of 12 and 19 October 2015.

In October 2012, AngloGold Ashanti received a further 31 individual summonses and particulars of claim relating to silicosis and/or other OLD. The total amount claimed in the 31 summonses is approximately $6m (2014: $7m). On or about 3 March 2014, AngloGold Ashanti received an additional 21 individual summonses and particulars of claim relating to silicosis and/or other OLD. The total amount claimed in the 21 summonses is approximately $4m (2014: $4m). On or about 24 March 2014, AngloGold Ashanti received a further 686 individual summonses and particulars of claim relating to silicosis and/or other OLD. The total amount claimed in the 686 summonses is approximately $95m (2014: $100m). On or about 1 April 2014, AngloGold Ashanti received a further 518 individual summonses and particulars of claim relating to silicosis and/or other OLD. The total amount claimed in the 518 summonses is approximately $78m (2014: $81m).

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 is scheduled to commence on 19 April 2016 when the first 31 claims will be addressed. No hearings have been scheduled on the other individual claims.

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.

 

  (6)

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 $15m (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 $12m (2014: $14m). Management is of the opinion that these taxes are not payable.

 

  (7)

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 $13m (2014: $15m).

 

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  (8)

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 $25m (2014: $27m) will be payable if the tax returns are amended. Penalties and interest for the additional taxes are expected to be $127m (2014: $135m). The company believes that it has applied the tax legislation correctly. AGAC requested in December 2013 that the DIAN reconsider its decision, but in November 2014 DIAN affirmed its earlier ruling. 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.

 

  (9)

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 $12m (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 $32m (2014: $39m). CVSA and AFIP have corresponded on this issue over the past two years as previously disclosed, 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’s most recent submission to the government (filed on 9 March 2015), was rejected by the AFIP in early June 2015. CVSA subsequently filed an appeal with the Tax Court on 19 June 2015.

 

  (10)

Sales tax on gold deliveries – In 2006, MSG received two tax assessments from the State of Goiás related to the payments of state sales taxes at the rate of 12% on gold deliveries for export from one Brazilian state to another during the period from February 2004 to the end of May 2006. The first and second assessments were approximately $62m and $39m as at 31 December 2013, respectively. Various legal proceedings have taken place over the years with respect to this matter, as previously disclosed. On 5 May 2014, the State of Goiás published a law which enables companies to settle outstanding tax assessments of this nature. Under this law, MSG settled the two assessments in May 2014 by paying $14m in cash and by utilising $29m of existing VAT credits. The utilisation of the VAT credits is subject to legal confirmation from the State of Goiás. Although the State has not yet provided formal confirmation, management has concluded that the likelihood of the State of Goiás declining the utilisation of the VAT credits or part thereof is remote. The cash settlement was further set off by an indemnity from Kinross of $6m.

 

  (11)

Indemnity - As part of the acquisition by AngloGold Ashanti Limited 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 items 7 and 10 above. In light of the settlement described in item 10 above, at 30 June 2015, the company has estimated that the maximum contingent asset is $8m (2014: $9m).

 

  (12)

Royalty - As a result of the sale of the interest in the Tau Lekoa Gold Mine during 2010, the group is entitled to receive a royalty on the production of a total of 1.5Moz by the Tau Lekoa Gold Mine and in the event that the average monthly rand price of gold exceeds R180,000/kg (subject to an inflation adjustment). Where the average monthly rand price of gold does not exceed R180,000/kg (subject to an inflation adjustment), the ounces produced in that quarter do not count towards the total 1.5Moz upon which the royalty is payable. The royalty is determined at 3% of the net revenue (being gross revenue less state royalties) generated by the Tau Lekoa assets. Royalties on 562,280oz (2014: 507,471oz) produced have been received to date.

 

  (13)

Royalty – As a result of the sale of Navachab during the second quarter of 2014, AngloGold Ashanti will receive a net smelter return paid quarterly for seven years from 1 July 2016, determined at 2% of ounces sold during the relevant quarter subject to a minimum average gold price of $1,350 and capped at a maximum of 18,750 ounces sold per quarter.

 

  (14)

Royalty – As a result of the sale of CC&V as announced on 8 June 2015, AngloGold Ashanti will receive a net smelter return paid quarterly in arrears at the rate of 2.5% of the net revenue, after refining and smelting costs, based upon the product of the average spot gold price and gold ounces produced in the relevant quarter from (i) underground mining operations at CC&V and (ii) open pit mining operations which were not part of AGA’s most recent open pit mining business plan for CC&V where such open pit mining operations extract ore having a grade of at least 0.1166 troy ounces per ton.

 

18. Concentration of tax risk

There is a concentration of tax risk in respect of recoverable value added tax, fuel duties and appeal deposits from the Tanzanian government.

The recoverable value added tax, fuel duties and appeal deposits are summarised as follows:

 

      Jun 2015
US Dollar million
 

Recoverable value added tax

     8   

Appeal deposits

     1   

 

19. Borrowings

AngloGold Ashanti’s borrowings are interest bearing.

 

20. Announcements

AngloGold Ashanti Sells CC&V for $820m Plus Royalty to Cut Debt – On 8 June 2015, AngloGold Ashanti Limited announced that it had agreed to sell its Cripple Creek & Victor mine in the United States to Newmont Mining Corporation for $820 million in cash, plus a net smelter return royalty, as part of its strategy to cut debt.

Gold companies table wage offer based on economic and social sustainability - On 29 June 2015, Gold companies AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony, Sibanye Gold and Village Main Reef, tabled a wage offer to their employees

 

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represented by the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA, for the five-year period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2020. The foundation of the offer is the need to ensure the sustainability of the industry, and consequently, the preservation of jobs and the sharing of any profits made by the companies.

AngloGold Ashanti completes sale of CC&V – On 3 August 2015, the company announced the closing of its sale of CC&V to Newmont Mining Corporation for US$820 million in cash, plus a net smelter return royalty. At the closing, AngloGold Ashanti received US819.4 million in cash, which factored in estimated closing adjustments.

 

21. Subsequent events

On 7 July 2015, AngloGold Ashanti Limited signed a new 5-year ZAR 1.46bn Revolving Credit Facility. The facility is currently undrawn.

 

22. 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 17 “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 and Namibia – which was sold effective 30 June 2014). The following is condensed consolidating financial information for the Company as of 30 June 2015, 31 March 2015, 31 December 2014 and 30 June 2014 and for the three months ended 30 June 2015, 31 March 2015 and 30 June 2014 and for the six months ended 30 June 2015 and 30 June 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 30 June 2015

 

                                                         

 US Dollar million

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

Guarantor

    Subsidiaries”)

                         

Revenue

    298                    760                    1,059    

Gold income

    287                    739           (12)          1,014    

Cost of sales

    (257)                   (573)                   (830)   

Gain on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

   

 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

Gross profit

    30                    170           (12)          188    

Corporate administration, marketing and other expenses

    (3)          (1)          (4)          (16)          (24)   
         

Exploration and evaluation costs

    (4)                   (27)                   (31)   
         

Other operating expenses

    (2)                   (20)                   (22)   

Special items

   

 

(14)

 

  

 

     

 

(2)

 

  

 

     

 

34 

 

  

 

     

 

(19)

 

  

 

     

 

(1)

 

  

 

Operating profit (loss)

             (3)          153           (47)          110    

Interest received

                                          
         

Exchange gain (loss)

                      (8)                   (7)   
         

Finance costs and unwinding of obligations

    (5)          (54)          (6)                   (65)   
         

Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds

             (35)                            (35)   
         

Share of associates and joint ventures’ profit

                      34                    34    
         

Equity (loss) gain in subsidiaries

   

 

(131)

 

  

 

     

 

91 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

     

 

40 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

(Loss) profit before taxation

    (128)                   177           (7)          43    

Taxation

    (8)                   (48)                   (56)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

(Loss) profit after taxation from continuing operations

    (136)                   129           (7)          (13)   

Discontinued operations

                 

Loss from discontinued operations

                      (125)                   (125)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

(Loss) profit after discontinued operations

    (136)                            (7)          (138)   

Preferred stock dividends

    (6)                   (6)          12             
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

(Loss) profit for the period

    (142)                   (2)                   (138)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Allocated as follows:

                 

Equity shareholders

                 

- Continuing operations

    (142)                   119                    (17)   

- Discontinued operations

                      (125)                   (125)   

Non-controlling interests

                 

- Continuing operations

                                          
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (142)                   (2)                   (138)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income

    (142)                   10           (11)          (138)   

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

                      (4)                   (4)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

    (142)                            (11)          (142)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

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

 

                                                         

 US Dollar million

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

Guarantor

  Subsidiaries”)

                         

Revenue

    268                    799                    1,068    

Gold income

    266                    780           (14)          1,032    

Cost of sales

    (248)                   (574)                   (822)   

Loss on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

   

 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

     

 

(7)

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

     

 

(7)

 

  

 

Gross profit

    18                    199          (14)          203    

Corporate administration, marketing and other expenses

    (11)          (7)          (6)                   (22)   
         

Exploration and evaluation costs

    (3)                   (25)                   (28)   
         

Other operating expenses

    (3)                   (18)                   (21)   

Special items

   

 

(2)

 

  

 

     

 

(17)

 

  

 

     

 

21 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

Operating (loss) profit

    (1)          (24)          171           (9)          137    

Interest received

                                          
         

Exchange loss

             (1)          (13)                   (14)   
         

Finance costs and unwinding of obligations

    (5)          (53)          (8)                   (66)   
         

Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds

             (31)                            (31)   
         

Share of associates and joint ventures’ profit

                      25                    25    
         

Equity (loss) gain in subsidiaries

   

 

(3)

 

  

 

     

 

49 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

     

 

(46)

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

(Loss) profit before taxation

    (7)          (59)          180           (55)          59    

Taxation

    13                    (72)                   (59)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Profit (loss) after taxation from continuing operations

             (59)          108           (55)            

Discontinued operations

                 

Profit from discontinued operations

                                          
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Profit (loss) after discontinued operations

             (59)          113           (55)            

Preferred stock dividends

    (7)                   (7)          14             
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

(Loss) profit for the period

    (1)          (59)          106           (41)            
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Allocated as follows:

                 

Equity shareholders

                 

- Continuing operations

    (1)          (59)          95           (41)          (6)   

- Discontinued operations

                                          

Non-controlling interests

                 

- Continuing operations

                           
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (1)          (59)          106           (41)            
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income

    (90)          (82)          95           (7)          (84)   

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

                      (6)                   (6)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

    (90)          (82)          89           (7)          (90)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

     27    


Condensed consolidating statements of income for the three months ended 30 June 2014

 

                                                         

 US Dollar million

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

Guarantor

  Subsidiaries”)

                         

Revenue

    380                    909           (1)          1,289    

Gold income

    367                    885                    1,252    

Cost of sales

    (307)                   (698)                   (1,005)   

Loss on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

   

 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

     

 

(6)

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

     

 

(6)

 

  

 

Gross profit

    60                    181                    241    

Corporate administration, marketing and other (expenses) income

    (4)          26           (24)          (18)          (20)   
         

Exploration and evaluation costs

    (6)                   (26)                   (32)   
         

Other operating expenses

    (3)                   (4)                   (7)   

Special items

   

 

101 

 

  

 

     

 

(38)

 

  

 

     

 

(97)

 

  

 

     

 

17 

 

  

 

     

 

(17)

 

  

 

Operating profit (loss)

    148           (12)          30           (1)          165    

Dividends received

                               (1)            
         

Interest received

                                          
         

Exchange loss

                      (8)                   (8)   
         

Finance costs and unwinding of obligations

    (5)          (53)          (12)                   (70)   
         

Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds

             (31)                            (31)   
         

Share of associates and joint ventures’ loss

    (10)                   (15)          (60)          (85)   
         

Equity (loss) gain in subsidiaries

   

 

(193)

 

  

 

     

 

19 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

     

 

174 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

Loss before taxation

    (58)          (76)          (1)          112           (23)   

Taxation

    (22)          (2)          (36)                   (60)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Loss after taxation from continuing operations

    (80)          (78)          (37)          112           (83)   

Discontinued operations

                 

Profit from discontinued operations

                                          
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Loss after discontinued operations

    (80)          (78)          (28)          112           (74)   

Preferred stock dividends

                                          
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Loss for the period

    (80)          (78)          (28)          112           (74)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Allocated as follows:

                 

Equity shareholders

                 

- Continuing operations

    (80)          (78)          (43)          112           (89)   

- Discontinued operations

                                          

Non-controlling interests

                 

- Continuing operations

                                          
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (80)          (78)          (28)          112           (74)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss

    (83)          (72)          (28)          106           (77)   

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

                      (6)                   (6)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

    (83)          (72)          (34)          106           (83)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

     28    


Condensed consolidating statements of income for the six months ended 30 June 2015

 

                                                         

 US Dollar million

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

Guarantor

  Subsidiaries”)

                         

Revenue

    565                    1,561                    2,127    

Gold income

    552                    1,519           (25)          2,046    

Cost of sales

    (506)                   (1,146)                   (1,652)   

Loss on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

   

 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

     

 

(3)

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

     

 

(3)

 

  

 

Gross profit

    46                    370           (25)          391    

Corporate administration, marketing and other expenses

    (13)          (9)          (9)          (15)          (46)   

Exploration and evaluation costs

    (8)                   (51)                   (59)   
         

Other operating expenses

    (5)                   (38)                   (43)   

Special items

   

 

(16)

 

  

 

     

 

(18)

 

  

 

     

 

55 

 

  

 

     

 

(17)

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

Operating profit (loss)

             (27)          327           (57)          247    

Interest received

                      10                    14    
         

Exchange loss

    (1)                   (20)                   (21)   
         

Finance costs and unwinding of obligations

    (10)          (106)          (15)                   (131)   
         

Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds

             (66)                            (66)   
         

Share of associates and joint ventures’ profit

                      59                    59    
         

Equity (loss) gain in subsidiaries

   

 

(132)

 

  

 

     

 

140 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

     

 

(8)

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

(Loss) profit before taxation

    (136)          (58)          361           (65)          102    

Taxation

             (1)          (119)                   (115)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

(Loss) profit after taxation from continuing operations

    (131)          (59)          242           (65)          (13)   

Discontinued operations

                 

Loss from discontinued operations

                      (120)                   (120)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

(Loss) profit after discontinued operations

    (131)          (59)          122           (65)          (133)   

Preferred stock dividends

    (12)                   (13)          25             
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

(Loss) profit for the period

    (143)          (59)          109           (40)          (133)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Allocated as follows:

                 

Equity shareholders

                 

- Continuing operations

    (143)          (59)          219           (40)          (23)   

- Discontinued operations

                      (120)                   (120)   

Non-controlling interests

                 

- Continuing operations

                      10                    10    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (143)          (59)          109           (40)          (133)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income

    (232)          (78)          111           (23)          (222)   

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

                      (10)                   (10)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

    (232)          (78)          101           (23)          (232)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

     29    


Condensed consolidating statements of income for the six months ended 30 June 2014

 

                                                         

 US Dollar million

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

Guarantor

  Subsidiaries”)

                         

Revenue

    738                    1,849           (1)          2,587    

Gold income

    714                    1,801                    2,515    

Cost of sales

    (598)                   (1,376)                   (1,974)   

Loss on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts

   

 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

     

 

(22)

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

     

 

(22)

 

  

 

Gross profit

    116                    403                    519    

Corporate administration, marketing and other (expense) income

    (24)          55           (50)          (26)          (45)   

Exploration and evaluation costs

    (11)                   (51)                   (62)   
         

Other operating expenses

    (5)                   (7)                   (12)   

Special items

   

 

102 

 

  

 

     

 

(49)

 

  

 

     

 

(93)

 

  

 

     

 

16 

 

  

 

     

 

(24)

 

  

 

Operating profit

    178                    202           (10)          376    

Dividends received

                               (1)            

Interest received

                      10                    12    
         

Exchange gain (loss)

    13                    (27)                   (14)   
         

Finance costs and unwinding of obligations

    (10)          (105)          (26)                   (141)   
         

Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds

             (101)                            (101)   
         

Share of associates and joint ventures’ (loss) profit

    (10)                            (59)          (66)   

Equity (loss) gain in subsidiaries

   

 

(195)

 

  

 

     

 

62 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

     

 

133 

 

  

 

     

 

 

  

 

(Loss) profit before taxation

    (22)          (137)          162           63           66    

Taxation

    (19)          (4)          (92)                   (115)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

(Loss) profit after taxation from continuing operations

    (41)          (141)          70           63           (49)   

Discontinued operations

                 

Profit from discontinued operations

                      21                    21    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

(Loss) profit after discontinued operations

    (41)          (141)          91           63           (28)   

Preferred stock dividends

                                          
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

(Loss) profit for the period

    (41)          (141)          91           63           (28)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Allocated as follows:

                 

Equity shareholders

                 

- Continuing operations

    (41)          (141)          57           63           (62)   

- Discontinued operations

                      21                    21    

Non-controlling interests

                 

- Continuing operations

                      13                    13    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (41)          (141)          91           63           (28)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income

    (38)          (123)          113           23           (25)   

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

                      (13)                   (13)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

    (38)          (123)          100           23           (38)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

     30    


Condensed consolidating statement of financial position as at 30 June 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

    1,267                    3,186                    4,453    

Intangible assets

    19                    171           (2)          188    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

    2,169           3,708           1,341           (5,754)          1,464    

Other investments

             4          116           (2)          120    

Inventories

                      103                    103    

Trade and other receivables

                      19                    19    

Deferred taxation

                                          

Cash restricted for use

                      35                    35    

Other non-current assets

    30                                      30    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    3,487           3,712           4,976           (5,758)          6,417    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Current Assets

                 

Other investments

                                          

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

    485           2,042           993           (2,592)          928    

Cash restricted for use

                      17                    22    

Cash and cash equivalents

    36           241           182                    459    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    522           2,289           1,192           (2,592)          1,411    

Non-current assets held for sale

                      989                    989    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    522           2,289           2,181           (2,592)          2,400    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets

    4,009           6,001           7,157           (8,350)          8,817    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

                 

Share capital and premium

    7,058           6,108           824           (6,932)          7,058    

(Accumulated losses) retained earnings and other reserves

    (4,430)          (3,571)          1,041           2,530           (4,430)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

    2,628           2,537           1,865           (4,402)          2,628    

Non-controlling interests

                      33                    33    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total equity

    2,628           2,537           1,898           (4,402)          2,661    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

    633           3,336           1,315                    5,284    

Current liabilities including intergroup balances

    748           128           3,745           (3,948)          673    

Non-current liabilities held for sale

                      199                    199    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    1,381           3,464           5,259           (3,948)          6,156    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total equity and liabilities

    4,009                6,001           7,157           (8,350)               8,817    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

     31    


Condensed consolidating statement of financial position as at 31 March 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

    1,252                    3,351                    4,603    

Intangible assets

    24                    178           (2)          200    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

    2,294           3,705           1,328           (5,877)          1,450    

Other investments

                      116           (2)          119    

Inventories

                      354                    354    

Trade and other receivables

                      18                    18    

Deferred taxation

                      116                    116    

Cash restricted for use

                      37                    37    

Other non-current assets

    36                                      36    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    3,608           3,708           5,498           (5,881)          6,933    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Current Assets

                 

Other investments

                                          

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

    480           2,013           1,175           (2,610)          1,058    

Cash restricted for use

                      12                    19    

Cash and cash equivalents

    47           156           159                    362    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    528           2,176           1,347           (2,610)          1,441    

Non-current assets held for sale

                      479                    479    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    528           2,176           1,826           (2,610)          1,920    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets

    4,136           5,884           7,324           (8,491)          8,853    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

                 

Share capital and premium

    7,052           6,108           824           (6,932)          7,052    

(Accumulated losses) retained earnings and other reserves

    (4,287)          (3,574)          1,152           2,422           (4,287)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

    2,765           2,534           1,976           (4,510)          2,765    

Non-controlling interests

                      32                    32    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total equity

    2,765           2,534           2,008           (4,510)          2,797    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

    539           3,201           1,436                    5,176    

Current liabilities including intergroup balances

    832           149           3,787           (3,981)          787    

Non-current liabilities held for sale

                      93                    93    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    1,371           3,350           5,316           (3,981)          6,056    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total equity and liabilities

    4,136                5,884           7,324           (8,491)               8,853    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

     32    


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    

Non-current assets held for sale

                                          
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    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    

Non-current liabilities held for sale

                                          
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

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    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

     33    


Condensed consolidating statement of financial position as at 30 June 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

    1,408                    3,547                    4,955    

Intangible assets

    43                    230           (3)          270    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

    2,382           3,952           1,233           (6,219)          1,348    

Other investments

                      141           (5)          144    

Inventories

                      602                    602    

Trade and other receivables

                      19                    23    

Deferred taxation

                      187                    187    

Cash restricted for use

                      36                    36    

Other non-current assets

    56                                      56    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    3,892           3,961           5,995           (6,227)          7,621    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Current Assets

                 

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

    532           2,631           1,626           (3,431)          1,358    

Cash restricted for use

                      17                    18    

Cash and cash equivalents

    192           212           200                    604    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    725           2,843           1,843           (3,431)          1,980    

Non-current assets held for sale

                                          
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    725           2,843           1,843           (3,431)          1,980    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets

    4,617           6,804           7,838           (9,658)          9,601    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

                 

Share capital and premium

    7,032           5,994           805           (6,799)          7,032    

(Accumulated losses) retained earnings and other reserves

    (3,969)          (2,534)          1,415           1,119           (3,969)   
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

    3,063           3,460           2,220           (5,680)          3,063    

Non-controlling interests

                      38                    38    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total equity

    3,063           3,460           2,258           (5,680)          3,101    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

    668           3,163           1,622           (3)          5,450    

Bank overdraft

                                          

Current liabilities including intergroup balances

    882           181           3,958           (3,975)          1,046    

Non-current liabilities held for sale

                                          
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    1,554           3,344           5,580           (3,978)          6,500    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total equity and liabilities

    4,617                6,804           7,838           (9,658)               9,601    
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

     34    


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

 

 

 
     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

     67          (6)         294          19          374    

Net movement in intergroup receivables and payables

     (13)         (24)         43          (6)           

Dividends received from joint ventures

             24                          24    

Taxation paid

             (1)         (64)                 (65)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

     54          (7)         273          13          333    

Net cash outflow from operating activities from discontinued operations

                     (10)                 (10)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities

     54          (7)         263          13          323    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

              

Capital expenditure

     (48)                 (124)                 (172)   

Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets

                                       

Other investments acquired

                     (23)                 (23)   

Proceeds from disposal of other investments

     1                 19                  20    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

                     (3)                 (3)   

Net loans advanced to associates and joint ventures

             (1)                         (1)   

Decrease (increase) in cash restricted for use

                     (2)                 (1)   

Interest received

                                       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

     (46)                 (126)                 (171)   

Net cash outflow from investing activities from discontinued operations

                     (22)                 (22)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from investing activities

     (46)                 (148)                 (193)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

              

Proceeds from borrowings

     29          100                          129    

Repayment of borrowings

     (44)         (45)         (35)                 (124)   

Finance costs paid

     (4)         (30)         (3)                 (37)   

Dividends paid

                     (2)                 (2)   

Intergroup dividends received (paid)

             66          (66)                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

     (19)         91          (106)                 (34)   

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

                                       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from financing activities

     (19)         91          (106)                 (34)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (11)         85                  13          96    

Translation

                     14          (13)           

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     47          156          159                  362    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     36          241          182                  459    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     35    


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

 

 

 
     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 (used) by generated from operations

     (7)                 230          17          240    

Net movement in intergroup receivables and payables

     46          (102)         47                    

Dividends received from joint ventures

                                       

Taxation paid

     (5)                 (41)                 (46)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

     34          (97)         236          26          199    

Net cash outflow from operating activities from discontinued operations

                     (9)                 (9)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities

     34          (97)         227          26          190    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

              

Capital expenditure

     (41)                 (100)                 (141)   

Other investments acquired

                     (32)                 (32)   

Proceeds from disposal of other investments

                     28                  28    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

                     (3)                 (3)   

Net loans advanced to associates and joint ventures

             (2)                         (2)   

(Acquisition) disposal of subsidiary and loan

             (1)                           

Cash in subsidiary disposed and transfers to held for sale

                     (2)                 (2)   

Increase in cash restricted for use

             (6)         (1)                 (7)   

Interest received

                                     7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash outflow from investing activities from continuing operations

     (39)         (7)         (106)                 (152)   

Net cash outflow from investing activities from discontinued operations

                     (27)                 (27)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash outflow from investing activities

     (39)         (7)         (133)                 (179)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

              

Proceeds from borrowings

     61                                  61    

Repayment of borrowings

     (56)                 (32)                 (88)   

Finance costs paid

     (3)         (74)         (5)                 (82)   

Dividends paid

                     (2)                 (2)   

Intergroup dividends received (paid)

             74          (74)                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

                     (113)                 (111)   

Net cash outflow from financing activities from discontinued operations

                     (1)                 (1)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities

                     (114)                 (112)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (3)         (104)         (20)         26          (101)   

Translation

     (2)                 23          (26)         (5)   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     52          260          156                  468    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     47          156          159                  362    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     36    


Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the three months ended 30 June 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 operations

    107         21         221         11         360    

Net movement in intergroup receivables and payables

           (128)        132         (9)          

Taxation paid

    (2)        (1)        (31)               (34)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

    110         (108)        322                326    

Net cash inflow from operating activities from discontinued operations

                  10                10    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities

    110         (108)        332                336    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

         

Capital expenditure

    (55)               (159)               (214)   

Expenditure on intangible assets

    (3)                             (3)   

Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets

                  26                26    

Other investments acquired

                  (22)               (22)   

Proceeds from disposal of other investments

                  20                20    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

           (8)        (4)               (11)   

Net loans advanced to associates and joint ventures

           (2)                      (2)   

Dividends received

                         (1)          

Proceeds from disposal of subsidiary

    105                              105    

Cash in subsidiary disposed and transfers to held for sale

                                  

Increase in cash restricted for use

                  (3)               (3)   

Interest received

                                  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

    49         (9)        (134)               (94)   

Net cash outflow from investing activities from discontinued operations

                  (43)               (43)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities

    49         (9)        (177)               (137)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

         

Proceeds from borrowings

    76                              76    

Repayment of borrowings

    (104)               (27)               (131)   

Finance costs paid

    (5)        (31)        (7)               (43)   

Dividends paid

                  (3)               (3)   

Intergroup dividends received (paid)

           106         (106)                 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

    (33)        75         (143)               (101)   

Net cash outflow inflow from financing activities from discontinued operations

                  (1)               (1)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from financing activities

    (33)        75         (144)               (102)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    126         (42)        11                97    

Translation

    (3)                      (2)          

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    65         254         184                503    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period(1)

    188         212         200                600    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1)Cash and cash equivalents are net of a bank overdraft of $4 million.

         

 

     37    


Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the six months ended 30 June 2015

 

 

 
     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

     60          (6)         525          35         614    

Net movement in intergroup receivables and payables

     33          (126)         90          3           

Dividends received from joint ventures

             29                          29    

Taxation paid

     (5)         (1)         (105)                 (111)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

     88          (104)         510          38         532    

Net cash outflow from operating activities from discontinued operations

                     (19)                 (19)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities

     88          (104)         491          38         513    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

              

Capital expenditure

     (89)                 (224)                 (313)   

Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets

                                       

Other investments acquired

                     (55)                 (55)   

Proceeds from disposal of other investments

                     47                  48    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

                     (6)                 (6)   

Net loans advanced to associates and joint ventures

             (3)                         (3)   

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

             (4)         (4)                 (8)   

Interest received

                                     13    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash outflow from investing activities from continuing operations

     (85)         (6)         (232)                 (323)   

Net cash outflow from investing activities from discontinued operations

                     (49)                 (49)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash outflow from investing activities

     (85)         (6)         (281)                 (372)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

              

Proceeds from borrowings

     90          100                          190    

Repayment of borrowings

     (100)         (45)         (67)                 (212)   

Finance costs paid

     (7)         (104)         (8)                 (119)   

Dividends paid

                     (4)                 (4)   

Intergroup dividends received (paid)

             140          (140)                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

     (17)         91          (219)                 (145)   

Net cash outflow from financing activities from discontinued operations

                     (1)                 (1)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from financing activities

     (17)         91          (220)                 (146)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (14)         (19)         (10)         38          (5)   

Translation

     (2)                 36          (38)         (4)   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     52          260          156                  468    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     36          241          182                  459    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     38    


Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the six months ended 30 June 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 operations

     198          40          499                  745    

Net movement in intergroup receivables and payables

     (15)         (244)         264          (5)           

Taxation refund

                     38                  38    

Taxation paid

     (1)         (1)         (102)                 (104)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

     182          (205)         699                  679    

Net cash inflow from operating activities from discontinued operations

                                       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities

     182          (205)         707                  687    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

              

Capital expenditure

     (96)                 (299)                 (395)   

Expenditure on intangible assets

     (3)                                 (3)   

Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets

                     27                  27    

Other investments acquired

                     (48)                 (48)   

Proceeds from disposal of other investments

                     43                  43    

Investments in associates and joint ventures

             (44)         (8)                 (51)   

Net loans advanced to associates and joint ventures

             (6)                         (6)   

Dividends received

                             (1)           

Proceeds from disposal of subsidiary

     105                                  105    

Cash in subsidiary disposed and transfers to held for sale

                                       

(Acquisition) disposal of subsidiary and loan

             (2)                           

Decrease in cash restricted for use

                     23                  23    

Interest received

                                     11    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

             (51)         (249)                 (292)   

Net cash outflow from investing activities from discontinued operations

                     (82)                 (82)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities

             (51)         (331)                 (374)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

              

Proceeds from borrowings

     75                  15                  90    

Repayment of borrowings

     (108)                 (191)                 (299)   

Finance costs paid

     (8)         (101)         (15)                 (124)   

Dividends paid

                     (3)                 (3)   

Intergroup dividends received (paid)

             160          (160)                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

     (41)         59          (354)                 (336)   

Net cash outflow from financing activities from discontinued operations

                     (3)                 (3)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from financing activities

     (41)         59          (357)                 (339)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     149          (197)         19                  (26)   

Translation

                             (3)         (2)   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     39          409          180                  628    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period(1)

     188          212          200                  600    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(1)Cash and cash equivalents are net of a bank overdraft of $4 million.

              

By order of the Board

 

SM PITYANA    S VENKATAKRISHNAN    KC Ramon   
Chairman    Chief Executive Officer    Chief Financial Officer   

13 August 2015

        

 

     39    


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 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     Six months ended      
        

    Jun

    2015

 

   

Mar

2015

 

   

Jun

2014

 

   

Jun

2015

 

   

Jun    

2014    

 

 
        

    Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

 
 

 

 
         US Dollar million / Imperial  
 

 

 
  Gold income (note 2)      1,014        1,032        1,252        2,046        2,515     
  Adjusted for non-controlling interests      (17     (17     (22     (34     (41)    
    

 

 

 
       997        1,015        1,230        2,012        2,474     
  Realised loss on other commodity contracts      4        5        4        9        10     
  Associates and joint ventures’ share of gold income including realised non-hedge derivatives      128        137        99        264        203     
    

 

 

 
  Attributable gold income including realised non-hedge derivatives      1,129        1,156        1,333        2,285        2,687     
    

 

 

 
  Attributable gold sold - oz (000)      947        950        1,035        1,897        2,084     
  Price received per unit - $/oz      1,192        1,217        1,289        1,204        1,289     
 

 

 

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     40    


B

 

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

          
 

 

 
         Quarter ended     Six months ended      
        

Jun

2015

 

   

Mar

2015

 

   

Jun

2014

 

   

Jun

2015

 

   

Jun    

2014    

 

 
        

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited    

 

 
 

 

 
         US Dollar million / Imperial  
 

 

 
  Cost of sales (note 3)      830        822        1,005        1,652        1,974     
  Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets (note 3)      (199     (172     (187     (371     (372)    
  Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation      3        3        2        6        5     
  Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations      24        21        19        45        44     
  Amortisation relating to inventory                                  -     
  Associates and joint ventures’ share of costs      64        73        72        137        141     
  Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments             6               6        -     
  Sustaining exploration and study costs      15        14        8        28        17     
  Total sustaining capex      162        131        198        293        368     
    

 

 

 
  All-in sustaining costs      899        898        1,118        1,797        2,178     
  Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non -gold producing companies      (18     (18     (21     (35     (38)    
    

 

 

 
  All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      881        880        1,097        1,762        2,140     
  Adjusted for stockpile write-offs      (3     (6     (9     (8     (9)    
    

 

 

 
  All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and
    stockpile write-offs
     879        875        1,088        1,754        2,131     
    

 

 

 
  All-in sustaining costs      899        898        1,118        1,797        2,178     
  Non-sustaining project capital expenditure      47        38        70        85        136     
  Technology improvements      4        3        5        7        9     
  Non-sustaining exploration and study costs      12        10        23        22        43     
  Care and maintenance      17        18               35        -     
  Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations      6        3        6        9        12     
    

 

 

 
  All-in costs      985        971        1,222        1,956        2,377     
  Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non -gold producing companies      (16     (15     (19     (31     (33)    
    

 

 

 
  All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      969        956        1,203        1,925        2,344     
  Adjusted for stockpile write-offs      (3     (6     (9     (8     (9)    
    

 

 

 
  All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile
    write-offs
     966        951        1,194        1,917        2,335     
    

 

 

 
  Gold sold - oz (000)      947        950        1,035        1,897        2,084     
  All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz      928        920        1,052        924        1,022     
  All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz      1,021        999        1,155        1,010        1,120     
  1 Refer to note F Summary of Operations by Mine           

C

  Total costs 2 - continuing operations           
  Total cash costs (note 3)      628        618        820        1,246        1,538     
  Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and other      (12     (12     (14     (24     (25)    
  Associates and joint ventures’ share of total cash costs      64        73        68        137        137     
    

 

 

 
  Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      680        679        874        1,359        1,650     
  Retrenchment costs (note 3)      3        4        3        7        9     
  Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs (note 3)      4        5        14        9        29     
  Amortisation of tangible assets (note 3)      186        164        179        350        355     
  Amortisation of intangible assets (note 3)      13        8        8        21        17     
  Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      (3     (2     (3     (5     (6)    
  Equity-accounted associates and joint ventures’ share of production costs      23        26        30        49        52     
    

 

 

 
  Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      906        885        1,106        1,790        2,105     
    

 

 

 
  Gold produced - oz (000)      946        925        1,049        1,872        2,051     
  Total cash cost per unit - $/oz      718        734        833        726        804     
  Total production cost per unit - $/oz      957        956        1,055        957        1,026     
  2 Refer to note F Summary of Operations by Mine           
 

 

 

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     41    


D

 

Adjusted EBITDA (1) - continuing operations

          
 

 

 
         Quarter ended     Six months ended      
        

Jun

2015

 

   

Mar

2015

 

   

Jun

2014

 

   

Jun

2015

 

   

Jun    

2014    

 

 
        

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited    

 

 
 

 

 
         US Dollar million  
 

 

 
  Profit (loss) on ordinary activities before taxation      43        59        (23     102        66     
  Add back :           
  Finance costs and unwinding of obligations      65        66        70        131        141     
  Interest received      (6     (8     (6     (14     (12)    
  Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets (note 3)      199        172        187        371        372     
  Adjustments :           
  Exchange loss      7        14        8        21        14     
  Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds      35        31        31        66        101     
  Impairment of other investments (note 5)      5               1        5        1     
  Write-down of stockpiles and heap leach to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments (note 5)             6               6        -     
  Retrenchments and restructuring costs mainly at Obuasi      19        24        34        44        40     
  Net profit on disposal and derecognition of assets (note 5)                    (25            (23)    
  Loss on sale of Navachab (note 5)                    2               2     
  (Loss) gain on unrealised non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts      (4     7        6        3        22     
  Associates and joint ventures’ exceptional expense                    6               6     
  Associates and joint ventures’ - adjustments for amortisation, interest, taxation and other      29        31        81        60        101     
    

 

 

 
  Adjusted EBITDA      391        402        372        793        830     
    

 

 

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

E

 

Net debt

          
 

 

 
              

As at

Jun

2015

   

As at

Mar

2015

   

As at

Dec

2014

   

As at

Jun

2014

 
              

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

   

Unaudited

 

 
 

 

 
               US Dollar million  
 

 

 
  Borrowings - long-term portion        3,651        3,471        3,498        3,619     
  Borrowings - short-term portion        79        199        223        187     
  Bank overdraft                             4     
      

 

 

 
  Total borrowings        3,730        3,670        3,721        3,810     
  Corporate office lease        (20     (20     (22     (24)    
  Unamortised portion of the convertible and rated bonds        23        24        28        25     
  Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds        (141     (106     (75     (159)    
  Cash restricted for use        (57     (56     (51     (54)    
  Cash and cash equivalents        (459     (362     (468     (604)    
      

 

 

 
    
  Net debt        3,076        3,150        3,133        2,994     
 

 

 

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

     42    


F Summary of Operations by Mine

For the three months ended 30 June 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      39        67        106        67        60        127        51        -         284        (1

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (7     (12     (19     (14     (10     (24     (4     -         (47     (2

Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        24   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     5        11        16        17        7        24        4        1         45        1   
All-in sustaining costs      37        66        103        70        57        127        51        1         282        22   

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

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        1   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      37        66        103        70        57        127        51        1         282        23   
                   
All-in sustaining costs      37        66        103        70        57        127        51        1         282        22   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        -        -        6        -        6        -        1         7        -   

Technology improvements

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        4         4        -   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        3   
All-in costs      37        66        103        76        57        133        51        6         293        25   

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

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        1   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      37        66        103        76        57        133        51        6         293        26   
                   
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      33        65        97        59        55        114        46        4         261        -   
                   
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      1,142        1,024        1,064        1,188        1,018        1,106        1,121        -         1,098        -   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,142        1,031        1,069        1,296        1,018        1,162        1,121        -         1,141        -   

 

  (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.

  (6) 

Total cash costs per ounce calculation includes heap-leach inventory change.

 

     43    


For the three months ended 30 June 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      31         52         83         51         47         97         46         (1     226         (3

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      31         52         83         51         47         97         46         (1     226         (2

Retrenchment costs

     -         1         1         -         -         1         -         1        2         -   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     1         3         4         2         2         4         2         -        10         (1

Amortisation of tangible assets

     6         11         17         13         9         22         4         -        43         1   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     1         1         2         1         1         2         -         -        4         1   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      39         68         107         67         59         126         52         -        285         (1
                   
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      33         64         97         59         55         114         46         4        261         -   
                   
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      938         811         854         862         848         856         988         -        879         -   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,179         1,043         1,089         1,142         1,086         1,115         1,120         -        1,106         -   
                                                                                          

 

     44    


For the three months ended 30 June 2015

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Namibia 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        16        75        -         -         99        1        246   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     -         (7     (5     (7     -         -         (43     (1     (63

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -         -        1        1        -         -         1        (1     2   

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

     42         -        -        -        9         12         -        1        64   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -         -        5        3        -         -         1        -        9   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     3         3        1        6        3         1         28        -        45   
All-in sustaining costs      45         51        18        78        12         13         86        -        303   

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

     -         -        -        (12     -         -         -        (0     (12
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      45         51        18        66        12         13         86        (0     291   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         (3     -        -        -         -         -        -        (3
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      45         48        18        66        12         13         86        (0     288   
             
All-in sustaining costs      45         51        18        78        12         13         86        -        303   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     30         -        5        -        -         -         -        (1     34   

Care and maintenance costs

     -         -        17        -        -         -         -        -        17   
All-in costs      75         51        40        78        12         13         86        (1     354   

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

     -         -        -        (12     -         -         -        (0     (12
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      75         51        40        66        12         13         86        (1     342   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         (3     -        -        -         -         -        -        (3
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      75         48        40        66        12         13         86        (1     339   
             
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      75         47        11        71        15         17         134        -        370   
             
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      601         1,015        1,684        931        823         765         642        -        778   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,001         1,015        3,737        931        823         755         642        -        918   
                                                                             

 

     45    


For the three months ended 30 June 2015

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Namibia 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

     -         49        15         63        -         -         53             -         180   

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)

     41         -        -         -        9         14         -         -         64   
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      41         49        15         53        9         14         53         -         234   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     -         (1     1         1        -         -         1         1         3   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     -         7        5         7        -         -         43         1         63   

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)

     19         -        -         -        2         2         -         -         23   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      60         55        21         60        11         16         97         3         323   
                 
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      75         48        14         68        14         17         132         -         368   
                 
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      547         1,029        1,068         791        618         801         405         -         638   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      798         1,168        1,489         896        765         931         743         -         876   
                                                                                

 

     46    


For the three months ended 30 June 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

   

LOGO

        LOGO  
All-in sustaining costs                                                                                  
Cost of sales per financial statements      62        71        4         137        55        75        35        -        164        49   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (7     (23     -         (30     (14     (29     (13     -        (56     (3

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -        1        -         1        -        -        -        -        -        -   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        2        1         3        1        -        -        -        3        1   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     10        12        -         22        19        22        9        -        49        5   

Amortisation relating to inventory

     -        -        -         -        -        -        -        -        -        (1
All-in sustaining costs      65        63        5         133        61        68        31        -        160        51   

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

     -        -        -         -        (5     -        -        (2     (7     -   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      65        63        5         133        56        68        31        (2     153        51   
                     
All-in sustaining costs      65        63        5         133        61        68        31        -        160        51   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        -        -         -        -        -        -        -        6        17   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        1         1        -        1        -        -        11        -   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -         -        -        3        -        -        3        -   
All-in costs      65        63        6         134        61        72        31        -        180        68   

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

     -        -        -         -        (5     -        -        -        (5     -   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      65        63        6         134        56        72        31        -        175        68   
                     
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      59        85        -         145        62        82        31        -        175        50   
                   
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      1,109        730        -         918        906        825        982        -        881        1,029   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,109        730        -         926        907        868        995        -        1,003        1,363   
                                                                                   

 

     47    


For the three months ended 30 June 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       LOGO  
Total cash costs                                                     

Total cash costs per financial statements

     55         43         3         101         48        54        22        124        56   

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

     -         -         -         -         (4     -        -        (4     (10
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      55         43         3         101         44        54        22        120        46   

Retrenchment costs

     -         -         -         -         -        1        -        1        -   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     -         1         -         1         -        (6     (2     (9     (1

Amortisation of tangible assets

     7         23         -         30         13        24        11        49        3   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         -         -         -         -        5        2        7        -   

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      62         67         3         132         56        78        33        167        48   
                 
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      58         81         -         139         70        83        30        182        57   
                 
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      947         533         -         727         632        656        749        662        805 (6) 
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,056         825         -         951         808        937        1,132        918        863   
                                                                              

 

     48    


For the three months ended 31 March 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      39        67        106        59        59        118        49        -        273        (1

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (7     (14     (21     (13     (11     (24     (5     -        (50     (2

Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        21   

Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        1        1        -   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     5        10        14        12        6        18        3        1        37        -   
All-in sustaining costs      37        63        99        58        54        112        47        2        261        18   

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

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        1   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      37        63        99        58        54        112        47        2        261        19   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        (1     (1     -   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      37        63        99        58        54        112        47        1        260        19   
                   
All-in sustaining costs      37        63        99        58        54        112        47        2        261        18   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        1        1        7        -        7        -        -        8        (1

Technology improvements

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        3        3        -   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        1   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        3   
All-in costs      37        64        100        65        54        119        47        5        272        21   

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

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        1   
                   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      37        64        100        65        54        119        47        5        272        22   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        (1     (1     -   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      37        64        100        65        54        119        47        4        271        22   
                   
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      29        64        94        44        49        93        50        2        239        -   
                   
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      1,266        969        1,062        1,307        1,106        1,202        945        -        1,095        -   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,266        977        1,068        1,468        1,106        1,278        945        -        1,141        -   

 

  (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.
  (6)  Total cash costs per ounce calculation includes heap-leach inventory change.

 

     49    


For the three months ended 31 March 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      31         50         81         44         47         91         44         -        216         (4

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

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -        -         1   

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      31         50         81         44         47         91         44         -        216         (4

Retrenchment costs

     1         1         2         1         -         1         -         -        3         -   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     1         1         2         1         1         1         1         (1     4         -   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     6         13         19         12         10         22         4         -        45         1   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     1         1         2         1         1         2         1         -        5         -   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      40         66         106         59         59         117         50         (1     273         2   
                   
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      29         64         94         44         49         93         50         2        239         -   
                   
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,055         782         868         1,000         957         977         868         -        911         -   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,340         1,036         1,131         1,330         1,206         1,265         979         -        1,151         -   
                                                                                          

 

     50    


For the three months ended 31 March 2015

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Namibia 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      -         53        18        77        -         -        101        (1     248   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     -         (6     (5     (7     -         -        (24     -        (42

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -         -        1        1        -         -        -        -        2   

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

     45         -        -        -        11         17        -        -        73   

Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments

     -         2        -        -        -         -        -        -        2   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -         -        5        1        -         -        -        1        7   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     -         5        -        4        1         -        22        1        33   
All-in sustaining costs      45         54        19        76        12         17        99        1        323   

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         54        19        65        12         17        99        1        312   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         (2     -        -        -         -        -        -        (2
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      45         52        19        65        12         17        99        1        310   
             
All-in sustaining costs      45         54        19        76        12         17        99        1        323   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     28         -        5        -        -         (2     -        -        31   

Care and maintenance costs

     -         -        18        -        -         -        -        -        18   
All-in costs      73         54        42        76        12         15        99        1        372   

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      73         54        42        65        12         15        99        1        361   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         (2     -        -        -         -        -        -        (2
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      73         52        42        65        12         15        99        1        359   
             
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      73         44        20        65        20         19        128        -        370   
             
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      623         1,182        966        991        614         912        775        -        839   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,008         1,182        2,127        991        614         789        775        -        973   
                                                                            

 

     51    


For the three months ended 31 March 2015

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Namibia 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

     -         42         11         67         -         -         -         68         -         188   

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)

     46         -         -         -         11         17         -         -         -         74   
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      46         42         11         57         11         17         -         68         -         252   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     -         1         (1)         -         -         -         -         (1)         -         (1)   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     -         6         5         7         -         -         -         24         (1)         41   

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)

     18         -         -         -         6         2         -         -         -         26   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      64         49         15         63         17         19         -         91         -         318   
                   
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      73         40         17         64         20         19         -         118         -         351   
                   
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      630         1,046         628         887         535         876         -         579         -         714   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      883         1,211         856         978         818         985         -         775         -         903   
                                                                                           

 

     52    


For the three months ended 31 March 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     LOGO         LOGO  
All-in sustaining costs                                                                                 
Cost of sales per financial statements      62        57        6        125        60        84        33        -        177        48   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (6     (23     (1     (30     (9     (28     (12     1        (48     (2

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -        1        -        1        -        -        -        -        -        -   

Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments

     -        -        -        -        -        1        1        1        3        -   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        1        2        3        -        -        1        3        4        1   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     5        15        -        20        15        17        8        1        41        3   

Amortisation relating to inventory

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        (3
All-in sustaining costs      61        51        7        119        66        74        31        6        177        47   

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

     -        -        -        -        (5     -        -        (3     (8     -   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      61        51        7        119        61        74        31        3        169        47   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        (1     (1     (1     (3     -   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      61        51        7        119        61        73        30        2        166        47   
                     
All-in sustaining costs      61        51        7        119        66        74        31        6        177        47   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        24   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        1        1        -        -        -        8        8        -   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        1        (1     -        -        -   
All-in costs      61        51        8        120        66        75        30        14        185        71   

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      61        51        8        120        61        75        30        14        180        71   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        (1     (1     (1     (3     -   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      61        51        8        120        61        74        29        13        177        71   
                     
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      56        86        -        142        68        103        30        -        202        45   
                   
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per
unit - $/oz
(4)
     1,095        584        -        842        916        716        962        -        820        1,059   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,095        584        -        851        917        726        935        -        875        1,589   
                                                                                  

 

     53    


For the three months ended 31 March 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      LOGO         

 

LOGO

 

 
Total cash costs                                                                                       
Total cash costs per financial statements      55         36         6         97         46        54         21         -        121        50   

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

     -         -         -         -         (3     -         -         -        (3     (10
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      55         36         6         97         43        54         21         -        118        40   

Retrenchment costs

     -         -         -         -         1        -         -         -        1        -   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     1         -         -         1         1        -         -         -        1        3   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     6         23         1         30         8        26         12         1        47        2   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         -         -         -         -        1         -         1        2        -   

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

        -         -         -         (1     -         -         (5     (6     -   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      62         59         7         128         52        81         33         (3     163        45   
                     
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      57         86         -         143         65        99         31         -        195        41   
                   
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      970         422         -         679         651        548         680         -        603        957 (6) 
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,095         688         -         897         801        827         1,070         -        857        1,149   
                                                                                        

 

     54    


For the three months ended 30 June 2014

Operations in South Africa

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

     

 

LOGO

 

   

 

LOGO

 

    LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO    

 

LOGO

 

    LOGO    

LOGO

 

 

    LOGO     LOGO  
All-in sustaining costs                                             
Cost of sales per financial statements      25        51        53        129        80        63        143        61        -        333        3   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (2     (12     (13     (27     (19     (14     (33     (8     1        (67     (2

Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        20   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     3        7        9        19        18        11        29        12        (1     59        -   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      26        46        49        121        79        60        139        65        -        325        21   
                     
All-in sustaining costs      26        46        49        121        79        60        139        65        -        325        21   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        -        1        1        8        -        8        -        -        9        -   

Technology improvements

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        5        5        -   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        1   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        2   
All-in costs      26        46        50        122        87        60        147        65        5        339        24   

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

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        (1
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      26        46        50        122        87        60        147        65        5        339        23   
                     
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      21        39        57        116        85        53        138        52        -        306        -   
                     
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      1,206        1,193        880        1,042        927        1,135        1,007        1,258        -        1,064        -   

All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)

 

     1,206        1,193        892        1,048        1,020        1,135        1,064        1,258        -        1,109        -   

 

  (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.

  (6) 

Total cash costs per ounce calculation includes heap-leach inventory change.

 

     55    


For the three months ended 30 June 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      23         41         42         106         63         51         114         56         (1     275         1   

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      23         41         42         106         63         51         114         56         (1     275         -   

Retrenchment costs

     -         -         -         -         1         1         2         -         1        3         -   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

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

Amortisation of tangible assets

     2         11         12         25         17         13         30         8         (1     62         1   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         1         1         2         1         1         2         1         -        5         -   

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

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -        -         (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      25         53         55         133         83         66         149         65         -        347         -   
                     
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      22         40         59         121         88         56         144         55         -        319         -   
                     
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,060         1,021         707         875         714         923         794         1,016         -        863         -   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,186         1,331         937         1,113         941         1,195         1,039         1,171         -        1,089         -   
                                                                                                   

 

     56    


For the three months ended 30 June 2014

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Namibia and Tanzania

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

      LOGO      LOGO     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      -         49        81        91        -         -         -         12        89        2        324   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     -         (7     (4     (8     -         -         -         -        (16     (1     (36

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -         -        -        1        -         -         -         -        -        -        1   

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

     28         -        -        -        12         26         7         -        -        (1     72   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -         -        -        -        -         -         -         -        -        1        1   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     -         3        16        9        -         2         -         1        29        -        60   
All-in sustaining costs      28         45        93        93        12         28         7         13        102        1        422   

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

     -         -        -        (14     -         -         -         -        -        (0     (14
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      28         45        93        79        12         28         7         13        102        1        408   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         -        -        -        -         -         -         (2     (7     -        (9
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      28         45        93        79        12         28         7         11        95        1        399   
                 
All-in sustaining costs      28         45        93        93        12         28         7         13        102        1        422   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     49         -        12        -        -         -         -         -        -        -        61   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     1         -        -        2        -         -         -         -        -        -        3   
All-in costs      78         45        105        95        12         28         7         13        102        1        486   

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

     -         -        -        (14     -         -         -         -        -        -        (14
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      78         45        105        81        12         28         7         13        102        1        472   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         -        -        -        -         -         -         (2     (7     -        (9
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      78         45        105        81        12         28         7         11        95        1        463   
                 
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      38         46        65        86        10         25         3         17        110        -        401   
                 
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      738         998        1,420        916        1,173         1,078         2,836         651        878        -        998   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      2,047         998        1,605        935        1,173         1,078         2,836         651        878        -        1,157   
                                                                                              

 

     57    


For the three months ended 30 June 2014

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Namibia and Tanzania

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO     LOGO     

LOGO

 

    

LOGO

 

    

 

LOGO

 

 

    LOGO  
      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO     LOGO      LOGO     

LOGO

 

    

LOGO

    

LOGO

      
Total cash costs                                                         

Total cash costs per financial statements

     -         43         75         74        -         -         -         12         73         -        277   

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)

     29         -         -         -        11         22         5         -         -         1        68   
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      29         43         75         63        11         22         5         12         73         1        334   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     -         1         1         3        -         -         -         -         1         1        7   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     -         7         4         8        -         -         -         -         16         -        35   

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)

     18         -         -         -        3         7         3         -         -         (1     30   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      47         51         80         72        14         29         8         12         90         2        405   
                   
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      41         47         64         80        10         23         2         17         110         -        395   
                   
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      717         911         1,175         777        1,137         957         1,931         733         667         -        846   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,149         1,077         1,250         898        1,427         1,246         3,027         733         823         -        1,024   
                                                                                                  

 

     58    


For the three months ended 30 June 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     LOGO         LOGO  
All-in sustaining costs                                                                                 
Cost of sales per financial statements      90        72        5        167        51        89        39        (1     178        59   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (12     (25     (2     (39     (8     (25     (11     -        (44     -   

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -        1        -        1        -        -        -        -        -        -   

Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations

     -        -        (1     (1     -        -        -        -        -        -   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        1        1        2        -        2        -        3        5        -   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     10        14        -        24        14        31        10        -        55        6   
All-in sustaining costs      88        63        3        154        57        97        38        2        194        65   

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

     -        -        -        -        (4     -        -        (3     (7     -   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      88        63        3        154        53        97        38        (1     187        65   
                     
All-in sustaining costs      88        63        3        154        57        97        38        2        194        65   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        37   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        2        2        -        -        -        17        17        -   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        4        -        -        4        -   
All-in costs      88        63        5        156        57        101        38        19        215        102   

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

     -        -        -        -        (4     -        -        -        (4     -   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      88        63        5        156        53        101        38        19        211        102   
                     
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      57        90        -        147        57        93        32        -        181        53   
                   
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      1,527        689        -        1,048        935        1,043        1,212        -        1,035        1,221   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,527        689        -        1,063        936        1,088        1,212        -        1,166        1,913   
                                                                                  

 

     59    


For the three months ended 30 June 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     LOGO          LOGO  
Total cash costs                                                                                      
Total cash costs per financial statements      81         46         5         132         46        63        27         (1     135        54   

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

     -         -         -         -         (3     -        -         -        (3     (10
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      81         46         5         132         43        63        27         (1     132        44   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     1         5         -         6         1        (2     -         1        -        3   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     12         25         2         39         8        23        11         -        42        -   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         -         -         -         -        1        -         1        2        -   

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

        -         -         -         (1     -        -         1        -        11   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      94         76         7         177         51        85        38         2        176        58   
                     
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      62         93         -         155         62        88        30         -        180        49   
                   
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,308         498         -         850         682        717        879         -        729        899  (6) 
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,523         819         -         1,137         822        984        1,238         -        968        1,205   
                                                                                       

 

     60    


For the six months ended 30 June 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      78        134        212        126        119        245        101        (1     557        (2

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (13     (26     (39     (27     (22     (49     (9     -        (97     (4

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        (1

Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        44   

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

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        (3

Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        1        1        -   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     10        20        31        29        13        42        7        3        82        1   
All-in sustaining costs      75        128        204        128        110        238        99        3        543        35   

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      75        128        204        128        110        238        99        3        543        38   

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      75        128        204        128        110        238        99        2        542        39   
                   
All-in sustaining costs      75        128        204        128        110        238        99        3        543        35   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        1        1        13        -        13        -        -        14        -   

Technology improvements

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        7        7        -   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        5   
All-in costs      75        129        205        141        110        251        99        10        564        40   

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

                                                             -        -        3   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      75        129        205        141        110        251        99        10        564        43   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        (1     (1     1   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      75        129        205        141        110        251        99        9        563        44   
                   
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      62        129        191        103        104        207        96        6        500        -   
                   
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      1,201        996        1,063        1,239        1,060        1,149        1,028        -        1,097        -   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,201        1,004        1,068        1,370        1,060        1,214        1,028        -        1,141        -   
                                                                                  

 

  (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.
  (6) Total cash costs per ounce calculation includes heap-leach inventory change.

 

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For the six months ended 30 June 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      62         102         164         95         93         188         89         1        442         (8

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

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -        -         3   
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      62         102         164         95         93         188         89         1        442         (4

Retrenchment costs

     1         2         3         1         1         2         -         -        5         -   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     2         4         5         3         3         6         2         (1     13         1   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     12         23         35         25         19         44         8         1        88         2   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     1         2         4         2         2         4         1         1        9         3   

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

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -        -         (1
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      78         133         211         126         118         244         100         2        557         1   
                   
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      62         129         191         103         104         207         97         5        500         -   
                   
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      993         797         861         921         899         910         925         -        894         -   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,255         1,040         1,110         1,223         1,142         1,182         1,046         -        1,128         -   
                                                                                          

 

     62    


For the six months ended 30 June 2015

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Namibia 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      -         108        34        152        -         -        200        -        494   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     -         (13     (10     (13     -         -        (67     (2     (105

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -         -        2        1        -         -        1        -        4   

Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations

     -         -        -        -        -         -        -        1        1   

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

     87         -        -        -        20         29        -        4        140   

Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments

     -         2        -        -        -         -        -        -        2   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -         -        10        4        -         -        1        -        15   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     3         7        1        11        4         1        50        1        78   
All-in sustaining costs      90         104        37        155        24         30        185        4        629   

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

     -         -        -        (23     -         -        -        -        (23
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      90         104        37        132        24         30        185        4        606   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         (5     -        -        -         -        -        -        (5
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      90         99        37        132        24         30        185        4        601   
             
All-in sustaining costs      90         104        37        155        24         30        185        4        629   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     58         -        10        -        -         (2     -        (1     65   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     1         -        -        -        -         -        -        -        1   

Care and maintenance costs

     -         -        35        -        -         -        -        -        35   
All-in costs      149         104        82        155        24         28        185        3        730   

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

     -         -        -        (23     -         -        -        -        (23
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      149         104        82        132        24         28        185        3        707   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         (5     -        -        -         -        -        -        (5
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      149         99        82        132        24         28        185        3        702   
             
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      149         91        31        136        35         36        263        -        739   
             
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      612         1,095        1,213        960        703         842        707        -        809   

All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)

     1,005         1,095        2,679        960        703         773        707        -        945   
                                                                            

 

     63    


For the six months ended 30 June 2015

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Namibia 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

     -         91         26        130        -         -         123         (2     368   

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

     -         -         -        (20     -         -         -         -        (20

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

     87         -         -        -        20         30         -         -        137   
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      87         91         26        110        20         30         123         (2     485   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     -         -         (1     2        -         -         1         -        2   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     -         13         10        13        -         -         67         1        104   

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)

     37         -         -        -        8         4         -         -        49   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      124         104         35        123        28         34         191         -        639   
                 
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      148         88         31        132        35         36         250         -        719   
                 
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      588         1,037         822        837        569         840         487         -        675   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      840         1,188         1,134        935        796         959         758         -        889   
                                                                               

 

     64    


For the six months ended 30 June 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     LOGO         LOGO  
All-in sustaining costs                                                                                 
Cost of sales per financial statements      124        127        11        262        115        159        68        (1     341        97   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (13     (45     (2     (60     (22     (56     (25     (1     (104     (5

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -        1        1        2        1        -        -        -        1        -   

Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments

     -        -        -        -        -        1        -        2        3        -   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        2        4        6        1        -        1        5        7        3   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     15        27        -        42        34        39        17        -        90        7   

Amortisation relating to inventory

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        (4
All-in sustaining costs      126        112        14        252        129        143        61        5        338        98   

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

     -        -        -        -        (10     -        -        (5     (15     -   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      126        112        14        252        119        143        61        -        323        98   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        (1     (1     (1     (3     -   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      126        112        14        252        119        142        60        (1     320        98   
                     
All-in sustaining costs      126        112        14        252        129        143        61        5        338        98   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        6        6        40   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        2        2        -        1        -        18        19        -   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        4        -        (1     3        -   
All-in costs      126        112        16        254        129        148        61        28        366        138   

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

     -        -        -        -        (10     -        -        (1     (11     -   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      126        112        16        254        119        148        61        27        355        138   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -        -        -        -        -        (1     (1     (1     (3     -   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      126        112        16        254        119        147        60        26        352        138   
                     
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      115        172        -        287        130        185        62        -        377        94   
                   
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      1,102        657        -        880        911        764        972        -        849        1,043   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,102        657        -        889        912        789        965        -        935        1,470   
                                                                                  

 

     65    


For the six months ended 30 June 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    

 

LOGO

 

        

 

LOGO

 

 
Total cash costs                                                                                      
Total cash costs per financial statements      110         80         9         199         93        108        43        1         245        106   

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

     -         -         -         -         (7     -        -        -         (7     (20
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      110         80         9         199         86        108        43        1         238        86   

Retrenchment costs

     -         -         -         -         1        1        -        -         2        -   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     1         1         -         2         1        (7     (2     -         (8     2   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     13         45         2         60         22        50        23        1         96        4   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         -         -         -         -        6        2        -         8        1   

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      124         126         11         261         108        158        66        2         334        93   
                     
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      115         167         -         282         135        181        61        -         377        98   
                   
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      958         476         -         703         641        598        714        -         632        869 (6) 
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,075         755         -         924         805        877        1,100        -         887        983   
                                                                                       

 

     66    


For the six months ended 30 June 2014

Operations in South Africa

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

     

 

LOGO

 

    LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO     LOGO      LOGO     LOGO  
All-in sustaining costs                                                                                          
Cost of sales per financial statements      46        104        102        252        154        122        276        117        -         645        5   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (4     (31     (25     (60     (36     (31     (67     (13     1         (139     (4

Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        1         1        42   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        1   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     4        12        16        32        31        17        48        21        1         102        (1
All-in sustaining costs      46        85        93        224        149        108        257        125        3         609        43   

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

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        3   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      46        85        93        224        149        108        257        125        3         609        46   
                       
All-in sustaining costs      46        85        93        224        149        108        257        125        3         609        43   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        -        1        1        16        -        16        -        -         17        -   

Technology improvements

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        9         9        -   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        2   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        5   
All-in costs      46        85        94        225        165        108        273        125        12         635        50   

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

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -         -        3   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      46        85        94        225        165        108        273        125        12         635        53   
                       
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      38        68        112        218        161        105        266        112        -         596        -   
                     
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      1,203        1,248        842        1,032        929        1,026        967        1,119        -         1,020        -   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,203        1,248        849        1,036        1,029        1,026        1,028        1,119        -         1,064        -   
                                                                                           

 

  (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.
  (6) Total cash costs per ounce calculation includes heap-leach inventory change.

 

     67    


For the six months ended 30 June 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

     42         72         77         191         117         91         208         106         1        506         -   

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      42         72         77         191         117         91         208         106         1        506         3   

Retrenchment costs

     1         2         1         4         3         1         4         -         (1     7         -   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     1         1         1         3         2         1         3         1         -        7         -   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     3         30         23         56         33         29         62         13         (1     130         3   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     1         1         2         4         3         2         5         1         (1     9         3   

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

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -        -         (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      48         106         104         258         158         124         282         121         (2     659         9   
                     
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      39         69         114         222         165         108         272         115         -        609         -   
                     
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,088         1,044         678         864         711         851         766         922         -        831         -   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,218         1,530         913         1,160         956         1,161         1,037         1,047         -        1,084         -   
                                                                                                   

 

     68    


For the six months ended 30 June 2014

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Namibia and Tanzania

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

      LOGO      LOGO     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      -         102        151        169        -         -         -         26        199        1        648   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     -         (12     (8     (16     -         -         -         -        (34     (1     (71

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -         -        -        2        -         -         -         -        1        -        3   

Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations

     -         -        -        -        -         -         -         -        -        1        1   

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

     55         -        -        -        23         49         14         -        -        -        141   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -         -        -        1        -         -         -         -        -        -        1   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     2         7        29        18        5         3         -         1        65        -        130   
All-in sustaining costs      57         97        172        174        28         52         14         27        231        1        853   

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

     -         -        -        (26     -         -         -         -        -        -        (26
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      57         97        172        148        28         52         14         27        231        1        827   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         -        -        -        -         -         -         (2     (7     -        (9
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      57         97        172        148        28         52         14         25        224        1        818   
                     
All-in sustaining costs      57         97        172        174        28         52         14         27        231        1        853   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     96         -        23        -        -         -         -         -        -        -        119   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     1         -        -        3        -         -         -         -        -        -        4   
All-in costs      154         97        195        177        28         52         14         27        231        1        976   

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

     -         -        -        (27     -         -         -         -        -        (0     (27
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      154         97        195        150        28         52         14         27        231        1        949   

Adjusted for stockpile write-offs

     -         -        -        -        -         -         -         (2     (7     -        (9
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      154         97        195        150        28         52         14         25        224        1        940   
                     
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      89         103        118        158        20         43         6         34        232        -        802   
                     
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      644         943        1,470        937        1,384         1,210         2,389         719        967        -        1,020   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,733         943        1,666        955        1,384         1,210         2,389         719        967        -        1,173   
                                                                                              

 

     69    


For the six months ended 30 June 2014

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Namibia and Tanzania

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO     LOGO      LOGO      LOGO     

 

LOGO

 

    LOGO  
     LOGO      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO     LOGO      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO      LOGO       
Total cash costs                                                                                                 
Total cash costs per financial statements      -         75         141         139        -         -         -         25         140         -        520   

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

     -         -         -         (21     -         -         -         -         -         -        (21

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

     57         -         -         -        22         47         11         -         -         (1     136   

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

     57         75         141         118        22         47         11         25         140         (1     635   

Retrenchment costs

     -         -         -         -        -         -         -         -         1         -        1   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     -         2         3         5        -         -         -         -         4         -        14   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     -         12         8         16        -         -         -         -         34         (1     69   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         -         -         -        -         -         -         -         -         2        2   

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

     -         -         -         (3     -         -         -         -         -         -        (3

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

     31         -         -         -        4         13         3         -         -         -        51   

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

     88         89         152         136        26         60         14         25         179         -        769   
                     
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      92         92         117         150        20         43         6         33         216         -        769   
                     
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      618         815         1,202         788        1,118         1,094         1,856         752         650         -        827   
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      960         969         1,294         902        1,322         1,401         2,358         756         827         -        1,001   
                                                                                                  

 

     70    


For the six months ended 30 June 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

 

   

LOGO

 

       

LOGO

 

 
All-in sustaining costs                                                                                 
Cost of sales per financial statements      179        134        10        323        107        169        76        1        353        102   

Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets

     (20     (47     (2     (69     (16     (51     (21     -        (88     (1

Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation

     -        2        -        2        -        -        -        -        -        -   

Sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        1        3        4        1        4        1        5        11        1   

Total sustaining capital expenditure

     19        32        -        51        21        48        16        1        86        11   
All-in sustaining costs      178        122        11        311        113        170        72        7        362        113   

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

     -        -        -        -        (8     -        -        (7     (15     -   
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      178        122        11        311        105        170        72        -        347        113   
                   
All-in sustaining costs      178        122        11        311        113        170        72        7        362        113   

Non-sustaining Project capex

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        71   

Non-sustaining exploration and study costs

     -        -        4        4        -        1        -        32        33        -   

Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations

     -        -        -        -        -        6        1        -        7        -   
All-in costs      178        122        15        315        113        177        73        39        402        184   

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

     -        -        -        -        (9     -        -        -        (9     -   
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs      178        122        15        315        104        177        73        39        393        184   
                   
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)      140        176        -        316        121        185        65        -        371        100   
                   
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)      1,272        691        -        985        863        924        1,116        -        938        1,124   
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)      1,272        691        -        996        864        962        1,127        -        1,062        1,835   
               `                                                                   

 

     71    


For the six months ended 30 June 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     LOGO         

 

LOGO

 

 
Total cash costs                                                                                      
Total cash costs per financial statements      156         88         9         253         86        121        52         -        259        113   

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

     -         -         -         -         (6     -        -         -        (6     (33
Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      156         88         9         253         80        121        52         -        253        80   

Retrenchment costs

     -         -         -         -         -        1        -         -        1        -   

Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs

     1         5         -         6         3        (2     -         1        2        11   

Amortisation of tangible assets

     20         47         2         69         16        48        21         (1     84        -   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     -         -         -         -         -        3        -         -        3        1   

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

          -         -         -         (1     -        -         (1     (2     10   
Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies      177         140         11         328         98        171        73         (1     341        102   
                   
Gold produced - oz (000) (3)      133         177         -         310         121        182        62         -        364        101   
                   
Total cash costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,179         496         -         815         664        667        838         -        694        796 (6) 
Total production costs per unit - $/oz(4)      1,340         787         -         1,058         813        938        1,185         -        938        1,009   
                                                                                       

 

     72    


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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 (formerly Jeppe) 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 until September 2015.)

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

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 until September 2015.)

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: August 17, 2015     By:  /s/  ME SANZ  
    Name:  ME Sanz
    Title:  Executive Vice President – Legal,
               Commercial and Governance and
               Company Secretary