UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 November 06, 2017
Commission File Number 1-14846
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
(Name of registrant)
76 Rahima Moosa Street
Newtown, 2001
(P.O. Box 62117, Marshalltown, 2107)
South Africa
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Enclosure: Press release: ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI FREE CASH FLOW JUMPS TO $88M ON
STRONG Q3 PRODUCTION
STRONG Q3 PRODUCTION
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Reg. No. 1944/017354/06
ISIN. ZAE000043485 JSE share code: ANG
CUSIP: 035128206 NYSE share code: AU
6 November 2017
NEWS RELEASE
AngloGold Free Cash Flow Jumps to $88m on Strong Q3 Production
(JOHANNESBURG PRESS RELEASE) -- AngloGold Ashanti generated free cash flows of $88m
in the third quarter of this year, following strong production and cost containment across its portfolio,
as it remained on track to meet its full-year guidance.
in the third quarter of this year, following strong production and cost containment across its portfolio,
as it remained on track to meet its full-year guidance.
Third-quarter all-in sustaining costs (AISC) were unchanged from the same period a year ago at
$1,071/oz, despite inflationary pressure, planned higher capital reinvestment expenditures and
stronger currencies. Production of 997,000oz during the quarter was 11% higher than the same
period a year earlier, and was 9% higher than the previous quarter this year.
"Our strong production performance resulted in good free cash flow generation, despite our planned
reinvestment programme and a flat gold price," Chief Executive Officer Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan said.
"We expect a strong finish to the year at our key international operations and continued delivery to tight
timelines and budgets on our portfolio-improvement projects."
AngloGold remains on track to meet full-year guidance and to deliver on its restructuring objectives
in South Africa, where it has taken steps to stem unsustainable losses at some of its operations.
The Company has announced the sale of some South African assets and has earmarked the
proceeds for debt reduction. It will also place loss-making South African operations on care and
maintenance, and is investing in a slate of high return and low capital brownfields projects in its
International Portfolio to extend mine lives and improve margins. These projects remain on
schedule and on budget.
The Company announced last month the $300m sale of its Moab Khotsong mine and related
assets to Harmony Gold Mining Co. and also the sale of its Kopanang Mine and West Gold Plant
to Heaven Sent SA Sunshine Investment Company Limited, which controls the local Village Main
Reef operation, for R100m, with the proceeds to be applied to reduce debt. The sales remain
subject to certain conditions precedent. Once these sales are complete, and the loss-making
TauTona mine is placed on care and maintenance, an estimated 13% of the Company's total
production will come from its remaining operations in South Africa.
$1,071/oz, despite inflationary pressure, planned higher capital reinvestment expenditures and
stronger currencies. Production of 997,000oz during the quarter was 11% higher than the same
period a year earlier, and was 9% higher than the previous quarter this year.
"Our strong production performance resulted in good free cash flow generation, despite our planned
reinvestment programme and a flat gold price," Chief Executive Officer Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan said.
"We expect a strong finish to the year at our key international operations and continued delivery to tight
timelines and budgets on our portfolio-improvement projects."
AngloGold remains on track to meet full-year guidance and to deliver on its restructuring objectives
in South Africa, where it has taken steps to stem unsustainable losses at some of its operations.
The Company has announced the sale of some South African assets and has earmarked the
proceeds for debt reduction. It will also place loss-making South African operations on care and
maintenance, and is investing in a slate of high return and low capital brownfields projects in its
International Portfolio to extend mine lives and improve margins. These projects remain on
schedule and on budget.
The Company announced last month the $300m sale of its Moab Khotsong mine and related
assets to Harmony Gold Mining Co. and also the sale of its Kopanang Mine and West Gold Plant
to Heaven Sent SA Sunshine Investment Company Limited, which controls the local Village Main
Reef operation, for R100m, with the proceeds to be applied to reduce debt. The sales remain
subject to certain conditions precedent. Once these sales are complete, and the loss-making
TauTona mine is placed on care and maintenance, an estimated 13% of the Company's total
production will come from its remaining operations in South Africa.
Production
The South African operations delivered a 10% production volume improvement from the previous
quarter, and a 32% uplift when compared with the first quarter of the year. The International
Operations delivered another strong performance with an 11% increase in production compared
with the third quarter of 2016, driven by stronger contributions from both mines in Australia, AGA
Mineração in Brazil and Siguiri and Geita in Continental Africa.
Safety
The All-Injury Frequency Rate (AIFR) of the group, the broadest measure of workplace safety, for
the quarter ended September 2017 was 6.98 per million hours worked, a 6% improvement from
7.42 in the second quarter of the year. Sadiola, Yatela, Siguiri, Iduapriem, Obuasi, La Colosa,
Gramalote, Quebradona and Greenfields Exploration achieved an injury-free quarter.
During the quarter, all the South African operations had passed one million fatality-free shifts. The
International Operations recorded 375 days without a fatal accident, as at the end of the quarter.
"Safety is, and always will be, our first priority. We have made strides to improve safety in recent
years - and in particular the past 15 months - but the fatal accidents since the end of the quarter
at our South African Operations, have demonstrated again that victory can never be declared in
this regard. We will be focusing closely on our safe production strategy and also intensifying our
search for continous improvement," Venkatakrishan said.
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
The balance sheet remains robust with strong liquidity and long-dated maturities providing
significant financial flexibility. Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation
(EBITDA) was $399m for the quarter, up from $395m in the third quarter of 2016, and 35% more
than the $296m recorded in the second quarter of 2017. Net debt as at the end of the quarter was
$2.063bn, up from $1.972bn at the end of the third quarter of 2016 but lower than the $2.151bn
posted at the end of the second quarter of 2017.
Total sustaining capital expenditure, as a result of planned reinvestments, increased by 18% to
$219m for the quarter, compared to $186m for the third quarter of 2016. Sustaining capital
expenditure for the International Operations increased by 34% to $186m, compared to $140m for
the third quarter of 2016. Sustaining capital projects include a new power plant and underground
development at Geita, increased underground development at Kibali as the new underground mine
ramps up, capitalised stripping at Iduapriem at the cut-back of the Teberebie pit, and the recovery
improvement initiatives at Sunrise Dam. It is anticipated that the sustaining capital expenditure will
peak in the last quarter of the year, in line with the plans.
The outlook for the full year remains unchanged with production of between 3.6Moz to 3.75Moz,
at an AISC between $1,050/oz and $1,100/oz and capital expenditure between $950m and
$1,050m*.
*Assuming average exchange rates against the US dollar of 13.20ZAR (Rand), 3.20BRL (Brazil Real), 0.77AUD (Aus$) and
16.75ARS (Argentina Peso), with oil at $48/bl on average for the year.
The South African operations delivered a 10% production volume improvement from the previous
quarter, and a 32% uplift when compared with the first quarter of the year. The International
Operations delivered another strong performance with an 11% increase in production compared
with the third quarter of 2016, driven by stronger contributions from both mines in Australia, AGA
Mineração in Brazil and Siguiri and Geita in Continental Africa.
Safety
The All-Injury Frequency Rate (AIFR) of the group, the broadest measure of workplace safety, for
the quarter ended September 2017 was 6.98 per million hours worked, a 6% improvement from
7.42 in the second quarter of the year. Sadiola, Yatela, Siguiri, Iduapriem, Obuasi, La Colosa,
Gramalote, Quebradona and Greenfields Exploration achieved an injury-free quarter.
During the quarter, all the South African operations had passed one million fatality-free shifts. The
International Operations recorded 375 days without a fatal accident, as at the end of the quarter.
"Safety is, and always will be, our first priority. We have made strides to improve safety in recent
years - and in particular the past 15 months - but the fatal accidents since the end of the quarter
at our South African Operations, have demonstrated again that victory can never be declared in
this regard. We will be focusing closely on our safe production strategy and also intensifying our
search for continous improvement," Venkatakrishan said.
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
The balance sheet remains robust with strong liquidity and long-dated maturities providing
significant financial flexibility. Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation
(EBITDA) was $399m for the quarter, up from $395m in the third quarter of 2016, and 35% more
than the $296m recorded in the second quarter of 2017. Net debt as at the end of the quarter was
$2.063bn, up from $1.972bn at the end of the third quarter of 2016 but lower than the $2.151bn
posted at the end of the second quarter of 2017.
Total sustaining capital expenditure, as a result of planned reinvestments, increased by 18% to
$219m for the quarter, compared to $186m for the third quarter of 2016. Sustaining capital
expenditure for the International Operations increased by 34% to $186m, compared to $140m for
the third quarter of 2016. Sustaining capital projects include a new power plant and underground
development at Geita, increased underground development at Kibali as the new underground mine
ramps up, capitalised stripping at Iduapriem at the cut-back of the Teberebie pit, and the recovery
improvement initiatives at Sunrise Dam. It is anticipated that the sustaining capital expenditure will
peak in the last quarter of the year, in line with the plans.
The outlook for the full year remains unchanged with production of between 3.6Moz to 3.75Moz,
at an AISC between $1,050/oz and $1,100/oz and capital expenditure between $950m and
$1,050m*.
*Assuming average exchange rates against the US dollar of 13.20ZAR (Rand), 3.20BRL (Brazil Real), 0.77AUD (Aus$) and
16.75ARS (Argentina Peso), with oil at $48/bl on average for the year.
Ends
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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, productivity improvements, growth prospects and outlook of AngloGold Ashanti’s
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commercial operations of certain of AngloGold Ashanti’s exploration and production projects and the completion of acquisitions,
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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-
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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.
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 report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2016,
which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These factors are not necessarily all of the
important factors that could cause AngloGold Ashanti’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on future results. Consequently, readers
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. AngloGold Ashanti undertakes no obligation to update publicly
or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the
occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent required by applicable law. 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.
which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These factors are not necessarily all of the
important factors that could cause AngloGold Ashanti’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on future results. Consequently, readers
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. AngloGold Ashanti undertakes no obligation to update publicly
or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the
occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent required by applicable law. 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.
The financial information contained in this news release has not been reviewed or reported on by the Company's external auditors.
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Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Reg No: 1944/017354/06
ISIN. ZAE000043485 JSE share code: ANG CUSIP: 035128206 NYSE share code: AU
ISIN. ZAE000043485 JSE share code: ANG CUSIP: 035128206 NYSE share code: AU
Website:
www.anglogoldashanti.com
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Date: November 06, 2017
By:
/s/ M E SANZ PEREZ
Name:
M E Sanz Perez
Title:
Title:
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