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 May 11, 2015

This Report on Form 6-K shall be incorporated by reference in

our automatic shelf Registration Statement on Form F-3 as amended (File No. 333-182712) and 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Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-10990 and 333-113789) as amended, to the extent not superseded by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)

 

 

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Enclosures:		Unaudited condensed financial statements as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and for each of the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, prepared in accordance with IFRS, and related management’s discussion.

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Report

for the quarter ended 31 March 2015

 

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Production of 969,000oz

v

Costs reflect strong leverage to lower oil price and weaker currencies

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Adjusted EBITDA remains strong at $409m, despite 14% reduction year on year due to lower gold price and fewer ounces sold

v

Asset sale/JV processes progressing - binding bids received for CC&V sale/JV

 

								Quarter				Year
				ended Mar 2015				ended Dec 2014				ended Mar 2014				ended Dec 2014
				US dollar / Imperiial
Operating review
Gold
Produced		- oz (000)			969				1,156				1,055				4,436
Sold		- oz (000)			997				1,172				1,097				4,458
Price received 1		- $/oz			1,217				1,202				1,290				1,264
All-in sustaining costs 2		- $/oz			926				1,017				993				1,026
All-in costs 2		- $/oz			1,026				1,143				1,114				1,148
Total cash costs 3		- $/oz			744				724				770				787
Financial review
Gold income		- $m			1,086				1,278				1,324				5,218
Cost of sales		- $m			(870)				(1,061)				(1,012)				(4,190)
Total cash costs 3		- $m			668				777				778				3,292
Production costs4		- $m			681				833				806				3,410
Gross profit		- $m			209				222				296				1,043
(Loss) profit attributable to equity shareholders		- $m			(1)				(58)				39				(58)
		- cents/share			0				(14)				10				(14)
Headline (loss) earnings5		- $m			(1)				(71)				38				(79)
		- cents/share			0				(17)				9				(19)
Net cash flow from operating activities		- $m			190				213				350				1,220
Capital expenditure		- $m			195				363				274				1,209

 

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 ended 31 March 2015.		Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.
		5.		Refer to note 9 of notes for the quarter ended 31 March 2015

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 expenditure 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.

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.

 

 

		Quarter 1 2015

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Operations at a glance

for the quarter ended 31 March 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			239				(18	)			(20	)			1,095				12				-				911				14			10
Vaal River Operations			94				(8	)			(24	)			1,062				4				3				868				2			12
Kopanang			29				-				(12	)			1,266				(4	)			(4	)			1,055				(2	)		4
Moab			64				(11	)			(29	)			969				8				5				782				3			14
West Wits Operations			93				(27	)			(22	)			1,202				30				6				977				33			13
Mponeng			44				(42	)			(21	)			1,307				41				3				1,000				41			6
TauTona			49				(6	)			(22	)			1,106				21				11				957				24			21
Total Surface Operations			50				(17	)			(11	)			945				(6	)			(15	)			868				4			(2)
Other			2				100				100				-				-				-				-				-			-
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS			730				(5	)			(15	)			849				(13	)			(12	)			692				(9	)		-
CONTINENTAL AFRICA			351				(6	)			(16	)			839				(19	)			(7	)			714				(12	)		4
DRC
Kibali - Attr. 45% 5			73				43				(9	)			623				9				17				630				17			15
Ghana
Iduapriem			40				(11	)			-				1,182				32				(5	)			1,046				46			7
Obuasi			17				(68	)			(65	)			966				(37	)			(33	)			628				(49	)		(37)
Guinea
Siguiri - Attr. 85%			64				(9	)			(6	)			991				3				2				887				11			-
Mali
Morila - Attr. 40% 5			20				100				33				614				(62	)			(34	)			535				(51	)		(45)
Sadiola - Attr. 41% 5			19				-				(10	)			912				(35	)			(13	)			876				(31	)		(7)
Yatela - Attr. 40% 5			-				(100	)			(100	)			-				(100	)			(100	)			-				(100	)		(100)
Namibia
Navachab			-				(100	)			-				-				(100	)			-				-				(100	)		-
Tanzania
Geita			118				11				(18	)			775				(26	)			3				579				(8	)		35
Non-controlling interests, exploration and other
AUSTRALASIA			143				(8	)			(9	)			842				(9	)			(15	)			679				(13	)		(7)
Australia
Sunrise Dam			57				(20	)			(7	)			1,095				-				(8	)			970				(9	)		(10)
Tropicana - Attr. 70%			86				2				(10	)			584				(16	)			(29	)			422				(15	)		(12)
Exploration and other
AMERICAS			236				-				(16	)			864				(2	)			(17	)			665				-			(2)
Argentina
Cerro Vanguardia - Attr. 92.50%			65				12				2				916				15				(13	)			651				1			(17)
Brazil
AngloGold Ashanti Mineração			99				5				(18	)			716				(11	)			(26	)			548				(11	)		(3)
Serra Grande			31				(3	)			(26	)			962				(6	)			2				680				(15	)		19
United States of America
Cripple Creek & Victor			41				(21	)			(24	)			1,059				4				(16	)			957				37			7
Non-controlling interests, exploration and other
OTHER
Sub-total			969				(8	)			(16	)			926				(7	)			(9	)			744				(3	)		3

¹ Refer to note B under “Non-GAAP disclosure” for definition

² Refer to note C under “Non-GAAP disclosure” for definition

³ Variance March 2015 quarter on March 2014 quarter - increase (decrease).

⁴ Variance March 2015 quarter on December 2014 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

First quarter overview

AngloGold Ashanti delivered a strong financial and operating performance for the first quarter of 2015. The operating results for the three months to 31 March showed a robust performance from the International operations, which partly offset a slow start in South Africa due to the post-Christmas ramp-up and a number of safety stoppages. The performance from the international operations was achieved despite the loss of ounces from Obuasi (limited operations) and Navachab (sold). The Group’s performance reflects the positive impact on costs of lower oil prices in Continental Africa and Australia in particular and weaker currencies in South Africa, Brazil and Australia.

“This is an exceptionally strong performance from our International portfolio in particular, and one which shows the benefit of our diversified portfolio,” Chief Executive Officer Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan said. “We’ve continued to focus on delivering real operational efficiencies and tight cost management, while ensuring we benefit from weaker producer currencies and lower oil prices. It shows in these results.”

First quarter production for the group was 969,000oz at an average total cash cost of $744/oz, compared to 1.055Moz at $770/oz in the first quarter of 2014 (which had the full benefit of Obuasi and Navachab’s production), and 1,156,000oz at $724/oz the previous quarter. Total cash costs benefited from higher output in some operations, weaker currencies and continued benefit from cost saving initiatives.

The International operations delivered 730,000oz at a total cash cost of $692/oz and All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) of $849/oz, representing a year-on-year improvement of 9% and 13% in total cash costs and AISC respectively, despite a 5% reduction in output, due mainly to Obuasi and Navachab. Geita delivered a strong performance, Kibali and Tropicana reflect full ramp-up in production, and Cerro Vanguardia and AngloGold Ashanti Mineração delivered output improvements.

South Africa’s production fell 18% to 239,000oz from the first quarter of 2014, due to safety stoppages at both the West Wits and Vaal River regions, which contributed to the 12% rise in AISC to $1,095/oz and a 14% increase in total cash costs to $911/oz.

Gold income decreased by $238m from $1,324m in the quarter ended 31 March 2014 to $1,086m in the corresponding period of 2015, which represents an 18% decrease. The decrease was mainly due to a 6%, or $73/oz, decrease in the gold price received from $1,290/oz for the quarter ended 31 March 2014 to $1,217/oz for the corresponding period in 2015 and the 9%, or 100,000oz, decrease in gold sold from 1,097,000oz for the quarter ended 31 March 2014 to 997,000oz for the same period in 2015.

Production costs decreased by $125m from $806m in the quarter ended 31 March 2014 to $681m in the quarter ended 31 March 2015, representing a 16% decrease. The decrease was mainly due to a reduction in labour costs, fuel and power costs, consumable stores and contractor 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 first quarter of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 all local currencies depreciated against the US dollar. The South African Rand depreciated by 9%, the Argentinean Peso by 14%, the Australian dollar by 14% and the Brazilian Real by 21%. The decrease in production costs was partially offset by an increase in service related costs in particular Capital Ore Reserve Development.

Fuel and Power costs decreased from $166m in the quarter ended 31 March 2014 to $116m in the quarter ended 31 March 2015, which represents a $50m, or 30%, 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). The decrease was partially offset by higher electricity tariffs and annual inflationary increases.

Consumable store costs decreased by $24m or 14% from $169m in the quarter ended 31 March 2014 to $145m in the quarter ended 31 March 2015. The decrease was due to the sale of Namibia, lower production at Obuasi and cost saving initiatives.

Labour costs declined by 10% from $271m in the quarter ended 31 March 2014 to $243m in the corresponding period of 2015. This was mainly due to rationalisation and restructuring across the group. Contractor costs declined 15% from $139m in the quarter ended 31 March 2014 to $118m in the quarter ended 31 March 2015. The decrease in contractor costs was primarily a result of negotiating lower contract rates and the lower utilisation of mine contractors.

Capital Ore Reserve Development decreased from a credit of $76m in the quarter ended 31 March 2014 to a credit of $56m in the quarter ended 31 March 2015. The decrease was due to decreased development at Geita in Tanzania and at Obuasi (the mine entered into a Limited Operation Phase).

Cost of sales was $870m for the quarter ended 31 March 2015 compared to $1,012m for the corresponding period in 2014. Included in cost of sales is amortisation of tangible and intangible assets and movements in gold inventory, which decreased in total from $206m in the quarter ended 31 March 2014 to $189m in the same period of 2015. Amortisation decreased by $10m, representing a revision of useful lives in 2015 and the movements in gold inventory decreased by $7m.

Net (loss) profit attributable to equity shareholders for the first quarter of 2015 was a loss of $1m, compared to a profit of $39m for the first quarter of 2014. The current quarter was negatively impacted by the 100,000oz decrease in gold sold partially offset by the decrease in production costs.

 

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Cash inflow from operating activities was positive at $190m, although lower than the same quarter a year earlier at $350m, following the lower production and gold price as well as working capital movements.

Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Adjusted EBITDA) was $409m, compared with $476m in the first quarter of 2014, with the reduction due mainly to the 6% reduction in the gold price received and a 9% reduction in ounces sold. However, adjusted EBITDA was higher than the previous quarter’s $407m, despite the markedly lower output from the South Africa region, given the lower costs quarter-on-quarter. As at 31 March 2015, total borrowings (including a bank overdraft) amounted to $3,670m and cash and cash equivalents amounted to $362m compared to $3,826m and $525m, respectively, a year earlier.

Total capital expenditure (including equity accounted joint ventures) during the first quarter of 2015 was $195m, compared with $274m in the first quarter of 2014 and $363m the previous quarter. This reflects seasonality in capital expenditure, the positive impact of weaker currencies, and lower capital required at Kibali, Obuasi, and Cripple Creek & Victor where the mill has been commissioned and ramp up is underway. Of the total capital spent, project capital expenditure during the quarter amounted to $62m.

Net Debt was US$3.150bn at the end of the first quarter of 2015 compared to $3.095bn same quarter last year and $3.133bn in the previous quarter, resulting in a Net Debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.97 times. (This remains well within covenant levels of 3.5 times.)

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

 

*   Normalised to reflect Navachab following sale and contribution of only 17,000oz from Obuasi, which is on limited operation.

**  Includes administration and other expenses.

*** World Gold Council standard, excludes stockpiles written off.

SAFETY

AngloGold Ashanti’s efforts continued to show strong commitment in safety performance, with the all injury frequency rate, the broadest measure of safety performance, improving to 7.53 per million hours worked compared to 7.79 the same quarter last year. Regrettably, there were three fatalities during the first quarter of 2015, two in South Africa and one in Brazil. Formal incident investigations to identify factors which contributed to the incidents were initiated immediately and have been completed. Corrective and preventative actions have been identified and are being implemented to prevent recurrence. Safety is our highest priority, a critical focus area in our strategic objectives and we remain committed to a zero harm work environment which we aim to achieve through the fatalities prevention initiatives by management and control of major hazards.

OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS

The South African operations produced 239,000oz at a total cash cost of $911/oz for the first quarter of 2015 compared to 290,000oz at a total cash cost of $797/oz in the same quarter last year. As flagged during our fourth quarter 2014 results presentation, safety-related interruptions during the fourth quarter 2014 and the first quarter 2015 had a significant impact on production given the tragic fatalities at Mponeng mine, as well as various other safety-related interruptions at the Vaal River region, which exacerbated the slower start-up after the Christmas break. In addition the South African Operations lost about 33,000oz due to safety stoppages, increased seismicity at West Wits (particularly at Mponeng) and some 3,000oz mainly due to electricity supply issues, including equipment theft and failure. Total cash costs were adversely impacted by lower production despite currency weakness and efforts to contain inflationary pressures.

 

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At West Wits, production was 93,000oz at a total cash cost of $977/oz for the quarter ended March 2015 compared to 128,000oz at a total cash cost of $735/oz in the same quarter last year. The first quarter’s performance was negatively impacted by interruptions from safety-related stoppages subsequent to two fatalities at Mponeng. This was exacerbated by the grades at TauTona which were 7% lower when compared to the same period last year, as a result of lower on-reef, in-situ values planned as mining progresses towards the boundary. TauTona ore previously treated at Savuka gold plant is now being processed at the Mponeng gold plant in an attempt to derive benefit of higher recovery factor and cost efficiencies.

Production from the Vaal River operations for the first quarter of 2015 was 94,000oz at a total cash cost of $868/oz, compared to 102,000oz at a total cash cost of $851/oz in the same quarter last year. Kopanang’s performance was negatively impacted by an ore-pass blockage, whilst Moab Khotsong faced challenges from safety-related stoppages. Yield at Moab Khotsong was 10% lower when compared to the same quarter last year due to an increase in dilution. Moab Khotsong, however, remained the lowest cost producer for the South African region during the quarter at a total cash cost of $782/oz. The establishment of a Vaal River district model is progressing well and the new model is expected to be fully functional by the second half of 2015. Effective 1 January 2015, Great Noligwa’s operations have been incorporated as a segment under Moab Khotsong which will be reported as a single entity.

Surface Operations’ production for the first quarter of 2015 was 50,000oz at a total cash cost of $868/oz, compared to 60,000oz at a total cash cost of $836/oz in the same quarter last year. The most significant challenge has been a reduction in grade. To alleviate the grade constraints, the mining mix was altered in order to prioritise higher grade Marginal Ore Dumps. Going forward, this is expected to be supplemented by the intake of external Marginal Ore Dumps and the processing of clean-up material at Savuka gold plant.

The Continental Africa region production for the first quarter of 2015 was 351,000oz at a total cash cost of $714/oz compared to 374,000oz at a total cash cost of $808/oz in the same quarter last year. The region’s performance is attributable mainly to the strong production from Geita and continuing ramp-up in Kibali, despite the limited operations at Obuasi and the absence of Navachab production, the limited operational flexibility in oxide operations at Sadiola, as well as plant maintenance shutdowns at Iduapriem and Siguiri.

In the DRC, Kibali production for the quarter was 73,000oz at a total cash cost of $630/oz compared to 51,000oz at a total cash cost of $538/oz in the same quarter last year. Production was 43% higher due to operation of both the oxide and sulphide circuits compared to the same quarter last year when only the oxide circuit was operational. Quarter-on-quarter, production was impacted by decrease in tonnage throughput due to fewer operating shifts together with a planned 5% decrease in recovered grade. Consequently, total cash costs increased as a result of the lower production together with higher mining rates.

In Ghana, Iduapriem produced 40,000oz at a total cash cost of $1,046/oz compared to 45,000oz at a total cash cost of $716/oz in the same quarter last year. Production declined year-on-year due to a 2% decrease in recovered grade together with a 9% decrease in tonnage throughput. Tonnage throughput in the current quarter was impacted by a planned major plant shutdown to replace components of the mill circuit. Total cash costs increased as production decreased and mainly because full-scale mining operations only resumed during the quarter after executing a stockpile treatment plan last year. The impact of the mine plant shutdown that took place during the quarter was compensated by higher grade ore tonnes processed.

As the Obuasi mine continued in limited operations state, with the feasibility study well advanced, production for the first quarter of 2015 was significantly down at 17,000oz at a total cash cost of $628/oz, compared to 53,000oz at a total cash cost of $1,234/oz in the same quarter last year. Current production was from scaled down surface operations and tailings maintenance activities.

In the Republic of Guinea, Siguiri’s production was 64,000oz at a total cash cost of $887/oz, compared to 70,000oz at a total cash cost of $800/oz in the same quarter last year. Production declined as expected, due to depletion of higher grade ore sources. Total cash costs were higher than the same period last year as a result of inflationary increases together with the impact of the lower recovered grade. Tonnage throughput was impacted by a four-day minor plant shutdown, together with fewer operating shifts during the quarter.

In Mali, Morila’s production for the first quarter of 2015 was 20,000oz at a total cash cost of $535/oz. Production increased as a result of the higher grade tonnes sourced from the satellite pit 7s commissioned in the latter part of last year.

Sadiola’s production for the first quarter of 2015 was maintained at 19,000oz at a total cash cost of $876/oz. The current quarter’s production compared to the previous quarter was impacted by a 16% decrease in tonnage throughput partly offset by a 7% increase in recovered grade from tonnes mined in the satellite oxide pits. Total cash costs, however, decreased from $1,262/oz compared to the same quarter last year due to a 25% decrease in volumes mined as a result of limited operational flexibility in the oxide operations, together with the cumulative benefit of the cost management initiatives.

The Yatela mine accelerated the transition to full closure. The current quarter’s operational performance is therefore not comparable to previous periods.

In Tanzania, Geita’s production was 118,000oz at a total cash cost of $579/oz compared to 106,000oz at a total cash cost of $631/oz in the same quarter last year. Production increased 11% as a result of accessing higher grade ore sources stripped in the Nyankanga pit. Total cash costs decreased by 8%, primarily as a result of the efficiency of lower mining unit costs together with the benefits of lower fuel prices. Current quarter production was somewhat impacted by a decrease in tonnage throughput, due to scheduled down time for maintenance, together with fewer operating shifts in the quarter.

 

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In the Americas region, production for the first quarter of 2015 was 236,000oz at a total cash cost of $665/oz compared to 236,000oz at a total cash cost of $668/oz in the same quarter last year. Production remained stable, supported by strong performances from Cerro Vanguardia and Mineração, where production was up 12% and 5% respectively, year-on-year. However, the region was negatively impacted by lower placed grade, leach pad sequence timing and a mill start-up delay at the Cripple Creek & Victor mine, in addition to lower feed grades and equipment challenges at Serra Grande. Total cash costs for the region declined marginally due to efficiencies derived from the continued costs savings initiatives and benefiting from weaker currencies, and despite subdued production in some parts of the region and high inflation in Argentina.

At Cripple Creek & Victor, production was 41,000oz at a total cash cost of $957/oz compared to 52,000oz at a total cash cost of $699/oz in the same quarter last year. Production decreased year-on-year due to lower placed grade, leach pad sequence timing and increasing pad height, causing longer leach solution transport time. Total cash costs increased due to lower recoverable grade, fewer tons mined and below-plan ounce production due to the mill start-up delay, partially assisted by lower fuel prices.

In Argentina, Cerro Vanguardia´s production for the quarter was 12% higher at 65,000oz at a total cash cost of $651/oz, compared to 58,000oz at a total cash cost of $644/oz in the same quarter of last year, mainly due to the effect of higher heap leach production. Total cash costs were negatively impacted by persistently high inflation in Argentina, with salary increases effective from February. Currency weakness, however, had a positive effect on costs in addition to favourable stockpile movements, mainly as a result of lower tonnes treated, and higher grades. These favourable effects were partially offset by higher heap-leach costs as high volume of material was processed. Plans are being evaluated to further increase production in coming quarters.

In Brazil, operations produced 130,000oz at a total cash cost of $580/oz compared to 126,000oz at a total cash cost of $664/oz in the same quarter of last year. Production increased year-on-year due to higher tonnages treated. Improved costs reflect production increase and the benefits of the local currency depreciation. In addition, initiatives implemented to reduce power and water consumption, through ventilation management and other activities, all helped in managing costs.

AngloGold Ashanti Córrego do Sítio Mineração’s production was 5% higher at 99,000oz at a total cash cost of $548/oz compared to 94,000oz at total cash costs of $619/oz in the same quarter of last year. Production increased year-on-year due to improved performance of Córrego do Sítio operations, stabilization of Lamego at a higher mining rate, as a consequence of changing the mining method from cut-and-fill to open stope, and also improved productivity at Cuiabá. Total cash costs improved due to higher gold production, higher by-product sales and price received whilst also benefiting from the weakness in the Brazilian Real.

Notwithstanding the improved performance, the Cuiabá complex encountered delays in the initial plan for shaft maintenance, which will impact second-quarter production. Similarly, at Córrego do Sítio, geological modelling changes at both Oxide and Sulphide (Mina II) mines will impact second-quarter production. However, in both cases the output is expected to be recovered in latter half of the year.

Production at Serra Grande was 31,000oz at a total cash cost of $680/oz compared to 32,000oz at a total cash cost of $799/oz in the same quarter of last year. Production was lower than the previous quarter as a result of lower feed grade, in line with plan. Total cash costs were consequently impacted by lower gold produced but offset by the weakness of the Brazilian Real. Production is expected to recover in the second quarter by mining higher grades at Mina III. High inflation and threats of power rationing, due to a poor rainy season, are risks to both costs and production, and mitigation plans are being developed.

Australia produced 143,000oz at a total cash cost of $679/oz compared to 155,000oz at a total cash cost of $779/oz in the same quarter of last year, when the final high grade crown pillar ore from the base of the open pit at Sunrise Dam was mined. Costs were favourably impacted by a weaker Australian dollar.

At Sunrise Dam gold production in the March quarter decreased by 7% to 57,000oz compared to 61,000oz in the previous quarter, due to a number of factors which reduced the volume of underground ore mined in January and February by approximately 100,000t. A primary ventilation fan failure in the Cosmo section of the mine late in 2014, exacerbated by poor loader availability, required a change to the mining and development schedule. As a result a higher proportion of intermediate grade stockpiled ore was fed to the mill to make up the shortfall in mined tonnes. These issues have been corrected. Production in the March quarter was 20% lower than the previous corresponding period when the last parcel of high grade ore from the open pit was mined. Mill throughput of 963,000t was 4% lower than the previous quarter, but still above budget. Despite the fall in mined tonnes and head grade in the March quarter, total cash costs dropped by 10% to $970/oz from $1,083/oz in the previous quarter, largely due to reduced processing costs and a lower exchange rate. A total of 99m of underground capital development and 2,200m of operational development were completed during the quarter.

Tropicana had a steady quarter with gold production of 86,000koz at a total cash cost of $422/oz compared to 84,000oz at a total cash cost of $495/oz in the same quarter of last year. Production was down 11% compared to the previous quarter, but 2% higher than the March quarter of 2014. Mill throughput and recoveries remained constant, while mining rates and mining productivity both improved during the quarter. Lower processing and maintenance costs contributed to a 12% decrease in total cash costs to $422/oz from $482/oz in the previous quarter.

The borefield expansion was almost complete at quarter end and process water supply constraints have been alleviated. Construction of the 292 km long Eastern Goldfields Pipeline that will deliver natural gas to the Sunrise Dam and Tropicana operations began on schedule in March. Construction is anticipated to be completed by year end with first delivery of gas to Tropicana scheduled for January 2016.

 

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UPDATE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS

In the Americas, the Mine Life Extension project at Cripple Creek & Victor is on schedule. Mill commissioning progressed well during the quarter, having started with first gold production. Mill production ramp up is planned for the second quarter. Capital spend in 2015 is expected to be primarily related to the Mine Life Extension 2 (MLE2) project, which includes a new mill and a new Valley Leach Facility with associated gold recovery plant. The new Valley Leach facility and associated gold recovery plant are on schedule with expected production to start in 2016.

At Kibali, in the DRC, the capital spend reduced significantly following completion of the process plant and related infrastructure. The shaft development and the underground decline development progressed according to plan. The paste fill plant was pre-commissioned, and is scheduled to be commissioned in the second quarter when the underground distribution system has been completed. The Ambarau hydro power station dam design and the construction method changed due to the foundation requirements. Both open pit and underground production performed well during the quarter. Open pit resource reconciliations were slightly better than the resource models.

In South Africa, the Mponeng Phase I project commissioned the chairlift and electrical monorail between 120L and 123L. During March, the mining milestone of exceeding 300m of development on 123L was achieved. The remaining infrastructures to be completed for this project are the rock silos, de-gritting dam and mono rail between 123L and 126L. Mine stoppages due to fatalities in the previous two quarters have caused schedule delays in both Phase 1 and 2 projects.

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION UPDATE

The three prototype production machines at TauTona continue to make progress towards the desired drilling efficiencies, while the test site machine has been refurbished and fully serviced to MKIII specifications and was returned to the mine in April. The newest generation (MKIV) machine manufacture is nearing completion with delivery anticipated by mid-year. Narrow-reef drilling at Kopanang is progressing well with less cutter-head deflection than experienced when drilling the C-reef at Great Noligwa. RC drilling depth and penetration rates have met original specifications and work will now 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

Exploration and evaluation costs during the three months of 2015 were $29m compared to $30m during the same period in 2014.

GREENFIELDS EXPLORATION

During the first quarter of 2015, Greenfields exploration activities were undertaken in Australia, Colombia and Brazil. Greenfields Exploration completed 2,865m of diamond and RC drilling. Total expenditure for the quarter was $5m.

In Colombia, a handover from the Greenfields exploration team to the Colombia project’s team was completed at Quebradona. This work for the quarter focused on the Guintar project (100% AGA) in Colombia which is situated 40km west of Medellin. Mapping and target generation activities were undertaken. These activities have 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 which are being mapped and evaluated.

In Australia, at the Tropicana JV (AngloGold Ashanti 70%) a total of 4,661m of aircore (AC), 2,317m of reverse circulation (RC) and 108.5m of diamond drilling was completed at the Madras and Sanpan prospects located 25 km south and 50 km southeast of the Tropicana Gold Mine, respectively. Drilling at Madras aimed to follow up encouraging results initially received in the second half of 2014 within a zone of supergene mineralisation spatially associated with a broad shear zone. RC drilling returned significant results including, but not limited to 15.0m @ 5.08 g/t Au in MARC039, 25.0m @ 2.47 g/t Au in MARC040 and 17.0m @ 4.22 g/t Au in MARC044. Further RC and diamond drilling is scheduled at Madras to define the dimensions and tenor of mineralisation intersected to date.

BROWNFIELDS EXPLORATION

A total of 87,946m of diamond and RC drilling was completed during the first quarter of 2015. Exploration on brownfields was carried out in ten countries.

In Tanzania, at Geita Gold Mine, a total of 3,083m were drilled. Infill drilling programmes were conducted at Star & Comet South East Extension, Star & Comet Cut3, Geita Hill East Cut 1 and Nyankanga Cut 8.

One DD hole was completed at Star & Comet South East (141m), testing the priority, near-surface mineralisation and down-dip extension of the southern limb of the ore body. A number of significant intercepts were returned. Mineral Resource amelioration drilling was completed at Nyankanga Cut 8 and Geita Hill East when permitted by pit access restrictions. 2 RC holes (257m) and 3 DD holes (480m) were completed in Nyankanga and 1 RC hole (50m) at Geita Hill East.

A hydrogeological drill hole at Nyamonge, 300m NW of Waste Dump 14, returned a significant gold value. Initial indications are that the mineralisation is associated with a palaeochannel, however analysis of the results is ongoing to assess follow up work required.

 

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In Ghana at Iduapriem, auger drilling (951m) was undertaken at the North heap leach pad. Samples have been submitted for fire assay, Particle Size Distribution (PSD), Gravity Recoverable Gold, and Bottle Roll analyses. About a third of the results for Au and PSD have been received to date. Reconnaissance work was initiated at the Bankyem (Block 1 Extension), with mapping initially focused in the vicinity of known near-surface drill hole intersections. The Mile 5 quartz vein target was also revisited with detailed mapping and sampling of veins exposed by the extensive artisanal workings at the site. The mapping confirmed two distinct NE and E trending vein sets, both associated with auriferous quartz-tourmaline-sericite veins.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo at Kibali, the Phase 4 (21 hole) drilling programme was completed at Gorumbwa. In the southwest area, most mineralised zones were intersected outside of previously predicted positions, but still within the $1000 Reserve pit, indicating upside potential.

In Brazil, exploration continued at the Cuiabá, Lamego and CdS production centres for AGABM with 17,300m drilled collectively in the surface and underground drilling programmes during the quarter with a focus on Mineral Resource conversion. At Serra Grande, 13,255m of drilling were completed as infill drilling programmes continued in the Mineral Resource conversion programmes.

In the United States, 17,990m were drilled as part of the ongoing programmes to add new heap leach tonnage for the VLF facilities and confirm high grade targets outside of current open pit designs.

At Sunrise Dam in Australia, exploration was focussed on underground Mineral Resource extension and infill. Drilling (7,859m) targeted Vogue, GQ South, Carey Shear Zone and Astro South and East. Delays were caused to the drilling programme due to a fall of ground which blocked off one of the rigs. A total of 18 significant assay results were received of which all but one were from infill and extensional drilling at Vogue.

At Tropicana, drilling commenced at Havana North with a total of 1,194m of RC and 2,238m of DD drilling completed. The Havana North drill programme is anticipated to be completed by July and RC/DD drilling will then advance to the Tropicana Extension targets. Both of these programmes are designed to test potential down-plunge extensions of known mineralisation.

UPDATE ON CRIPPLE CREEK & VICTOR

As advised earlier, the Company has initiated a plan to identify a joint arrangement partner or a purchaser in respect of its interest in the Cripple Creek & Victor mine (“the mine”) in Colorado in the United States. The Company has received binding offers from counterparties for a 50% interest in the mine structured as a joint operation as well as binding offers for the purchase of 100% of the mine. These binding offers are currently being considered as to the value and the conditions.

The Company has assumed at this stage in the process that it is reasonable that a transaction resulting in a sale of 50% of the mine, structured as a joint operation is possible, provided that the company’s value criteria are met. It has thus accounted for 50% of the assets and liabilities of the mine as “held for sale”. Currently there is no assurance that any binding offer will be accepted or any sales transaction may occur (Refer note 14).

SOUTH AFRICA WAGE TALKS

In the coming months AngloGold Ashanti will join the largest employers and producers in South Africa’s gold sector in negotiating a new wage agreement with labour unions representing most of the industry’s collective workforce. This year’s negotiations come at a delicate time for South Africa’s gold industry - gold prices remain almost 40% 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 increases in 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 inevitable 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 are now looking 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 will this year propose an ‘Economic and Social Sustainability Compact’. Such a compact would comprise a mutually agreed set of binding principles that will determine the rights and responsibilities of companies and organised labour in respect of workplace activities and consequences, including wages and conditions of service. The fundamental principles of the proposed compact will be sustainability through a partnership approach by the companies, the unions and employees. Proposed wage increases and other terms and conditions of employment will be considered with due regard to their impact on the sustainability of the industry and of course on employment security. More detail will be provided on the content of the proposed Compact in due course, once the key features of the employers’ proposal have been fully covered with the unions.

 

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Independent auditor’s review report on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Information for the quarter ended 31 March 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 10 to 35, which comprise the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 March 2015, the condensed consolidated income statement, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the quarter 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 ended 31 March 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

7 May 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 March 2015				Quarter ended December 2014				Quarter ended March 2014				Year  ended  December  2014
US Dollar million		Notes		Reviewed				Reviewed				Reviewed				Audited
Revenue		2			1,122				1,324				1,359				5,378
Gold income		2			1,086				1,278				1,324				5,218
Cost of sales		3			(870)				(1,061)				(1,012)				(4,190)
(Loss) gain on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts					(7)				5				(16)				15
Gross profit					209				222				296				1,043
Corporate administration, marketing and other expenses					(22)				(23)				(25)				(92)
Exploration and evaluation costs					(29)				(45)				(30)				(144)
Other operating expenses		4			(21)				(7)				(5)				(28)
Special items		5			5				(182)				(7)				(260)
Operating profit (loss)					142				(35)				229				519
Interest received		2			8				6				6				24
Exchange (loss) gain					(14)				5				(6)				(7)
Finance costs and unwinding of obligations		6			(66)				(67)				(71)				(278)
Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds					(31)				63				(70)				(17)
Share of associates and joint ventures’ profit (loss)		7			25				22				19				(25)
Profit (loss) before taxation					64				(6)				107				216
Taxation		8			(59)				(49)				(62)				(255)
Profit (loss) for the period					5				(55)				45				(39)
Allocated as follows:
Equity shareholders					(1)				(58)				39				(58)
Non-controlling interests					6				3				6				19
					5				(55)				45				(39)
Basic (loss) earnings per ordinary share (cents) (1)					-				(14)				10				(14)
Diluted (loss) earnings per ordinary share (cents) (2)					-				(14)				10				(14)

(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 three months ended 31 March 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 ended 31 March 2015 were reviewed, but not audited, by the Group’s statutory auditors, Ernst & Young Inc. A copy of their unmodified review report is available for inspection at the company’s head office.

 

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Group statement of comprehensive income

 

				Quarter						Quarter						Quarter						Year
				ended						ended						ended						ended
				March 2015						December 2014						March 2014						December 2014
US Dollar million				Reviewed						Reviewed						Reviewed						Audited
Profit (loss) for the period					5						(55)						45						(39)
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations					(93)						(67)						(8)						(201)
Share of associates and joint ventures’ other comprehensive income					-						-						1						-
Net (loss) gain on available-for-sale financial assets					(5)						1						9						-
Release on impairment of available-for-sale financial assets					-						1						-						2
Release on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets					(1)						(1)						-						(1)
Deferred taxation thereon					1						(1)						(4)						(1)
					(5)						-						5						-
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Actuarial gain (loss) recognised					12						(31)						10						(22)
Deferred taxation thereon					(3)						8						(2)						6
					9						(23)						8						(16)
Other comprehensive (loss) income for the period, net of tax					(89)						(90)						6						(217)
Total comprehensive (loss) income for the period, net of tax					(84)						(145)						51						(256)
Allocated as follows:
Equity shareholders					(90)						(148)						45						(275)
Non-controlling interests					6						3						6						19
					(84)						(145)						51						(256)

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

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Group statement of financial position

 

				As at				As at				As at
				March				December				March
				2015				2014				2014
US Dollar million		Notes		Reviewed				Audited				Reviewed
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Tangible assets					4,603				4,863				4,885
Intangible assets					200				225				269
Investments in associates and joint ventures					1,450				1,427				1,391
Other investments					119				126				141
Inventories					354				636				617
Trade and other receivables					18				20				25
Deferred taxation					116				127				169
Cash restricted for use					37				36				37
Other non-current assets					36				25				50
					6,933				7,485				7,584
Current assets
Other investments					2				-				1
Inventories					795				888				1,016
Trade and other receivables					263				278				380
Cash restricted for use					19				15				14
Cash and cash equivalents					362				468				525
					1,441				1,649				1,936
Non-current assets held for sale		14			479				-				158
					1,920				1,649				2,094
TOTAL ASSETS					8,853				9,134				9,678
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Share capital and premium		11			7,052				7,041				7,024
Accumulated losses and other reserves					(4,287)				(4,196)				(3,884)
Shareholders’ equity					2,765				2,845				3,140
Non-controlling interests					32				26				35
Total equity					2,797				2,871				3,175
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings					3,471				3,498				3,569
Environmental rehabilitation and other provisions					988				1,052				1,013
Provision for pension and post-retirement benefits					141				147				152
Trade, other payables and deferred income					11				15				14
Deferred taxation					565				567				579
					5,176				5,279				5,327
Current liabilities
Borrowings					199				223				235
Trade, other payables and deferred income					539				695				793
Bank overdraft					-				-				22
Taxation					49				66				67
					787				984				1,117
Non-current liabilities held for sale		14			93				-				59
					880				984				1,176
Total liabilities					6,056				6,263				6,503
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES					8,853				9,134				9,678

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

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Group statement of cash flows

 

		Quarter ended March 2015				Quarter ended December 2014				Quarter ended March 2014				Year ended December 2014
US Dollar million		Reviewed				Reviewed				Reviewed				Audited
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers			1,091				1,318				1,288				5,351
Payments to suppliers and employees			(860)				(1,060)				(905)				(3,978)
Cash generated from operations			231				258				383				1,373
Dividends received from joint ventures			5				-				-				-
Taxation refund			-				3				37				41
Taxation paid			(46)				(48)				(70)				(194)
Net cash inflow from operating activities			190				213				350				1,220
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditure			(168)				(314)				(220)				(1,013)
Interest capitalised and paid			-				-				-				(1)
Expenditure on intangible assets			-				(2)				-				(5)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets			-				-				-				31
Other investments acquired			(32)				(17)				(26)				(79)
Proceeds from disposal of other investments			28				14				24				73
Investments in associates and joint ventures			(3)				(3)				(40)				(65)
Loans advanced to associates and joint ventures			(2)				(50)				(4)				(56)
Loans repaid by associates and joint ventures			-				16				-				20
Proceeds from disposal of subsidiary			-				-				-				105
Cash in subsidiary disposed and transfers to held for sale			(2)				-				(1)				2
(Increase) decrease in cash restricted for use			(7)				2				26				24
Interest received			7				5				4				21
Net cash outflow from investing activities			(179)				(349)				(237)				(943)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings			61				182				15				611
Repayment of borrowings			(90)				(72)				(171)				(761)
Finance costs paid			(81)				(38)				(81)				(245)
Revolving credit facility and bond transaction costs			-				-				-				(9)
Dividends paid			(2)				(8)				-				(17)
Net cash (outflow) inflow from financing activities			(112)				64				(237)				(421)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents			(101)				(72)				(124)				(144)
Translation			(5)				(4)				(1)				(16)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			468				544				628				628
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period (1)			362				468				503				468
Cash generated from operations
Profit (loss) before taxation			64				(6)				107				216
Adjusted for:
Movement on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts			7				(5)				16				(13)
Amortisation of tangible assets			166				214				175				750
Finance costs and unwinding of obligations			66				67				71				278
Environmental, rehabilitation and other expenditure			(3)				24				8				32
Special items			(12)				21				6				31
Amortisation of intangible assets			8				9				9				36
Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds			31				(63)				70				17
Interest received			(8)				(6)				(6)				(24)
Share of associates and joint ventures’ (profit) loss			(25)				(22)				(19)				25
Other non-cash movements			8				6				13				68
Movements in working capital			(71)				19				(67)				(43)
			231				258				383				1,373
Movements in working capital
Decrease (increase) in inventories			33				32				(10)				64
Decrease (increase) in trade and other receivables			14				35				(36)				52
Decrease in trade, other payables and deferred income			(118)				(48)				(21)				(159)
			(71)				19				(67)				(43)

(1)

The cash and cash equivalents balance at 31 March 2014 includes a bank overdraft included in the statement of financial position as part of current liabilities of $22m.

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

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Group statement of changes in equity

 

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

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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				Year ended
		Mar				Dec				Mar				Dec
		2015				2014				2014				2014
		Reviewed				Reviewed				Reviewed				Audited
		US Dollar million
Gold income
South Africa			284				355				372				1,527
Continental Africa			464				538				532				2,105
Australasia			173				183				215				785
Americas			302				345				310				1,270
			1,223				1,420				1,429				5,687
Equity-accounted investments included above			(137)				(142)				(105)				(469)
			1,086				1,278				1,324				5,218
Gross profit (loss)
South Africa			4				44				44				216
Continental Africa			117				121				119				469
Australasia			47				19				59				125
Americas			78				73				92				309
Corporate and other			1				5				(1)				-
			247				262				313				1,119
Equity-accounted investments included above			(38)				(40)				(17)				(76)
			209				222				296				1,043
Capital expenditure
South Africa			44				79				51				264
Continental Africa			64				119				127				454
Australasia			20				28				27				91
Americas			67				134				69				394
Corporate and other			-				3				-				6
			195				363				274				1,209
Equity-accounted investments included above			(27)				(48)				(53)				(191)
			168				316				221				1,018
						Quarter ended				Year ended
		Mar				Dec				Mar				Dec
		2015				2014				2014				2014
		oz (000)
Gold production
South Africa			239				300				290				1,223
Continental Africa			351				419				374				1,597
Australasia			143				157				155				620
Americas			236				280				236				996
			969				1,156				1,055				4,436
						As at				As at				As at
						Mar				Dec				Mar
						2015				2014				2014
						Reviewed				Audited				Reviewed
										US Dollar million
Total assets
South Africa							2,018				2,124				2,311
Continental Africa							3,203				3,239				3,478
Australasia							837				906				1,059
Americas							2,426				2,409				2,263
Corporate and other							369				456				567
							8,853				9,134				9,678

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

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Notes

for the quarter ended 31 March 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 1 January 2015.

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 ended 31 March 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.

 

2.

Revenue

 

		Quarter ended								Year ended
		Mar 2015				Dec 2014				Mar 2014				Dec 2014
		Reviewed				Reviewed				Reviewed				Audited
		US Dollar million
Gold income			1,086				1,278				1,324				5,218
By-products (note 3)			27				39				29				132
Royalties received (note 5)			1				1				1				4
Interest received			8				6				6				24
			1,122				1,324				1,359				5,378
3.       Cost of sales
		Quarter ended								Year ended
		Mar 2015				Dec 2014				Mar 2014				Dec 2014
		Reviewed				Reviewed				Reviewed				Audited
		US Dollar million
Cash operating costs			661				780				762				3,260
By-products revenue (note 2)			(27)				(39)				(29)				(132)
			634				741				733				3,128
Royalties			26				28				37				131
Other cash costs			8				8				8				33
Total cash costs			668				777				778				3,292
Retrenchment costs			4				9				6				24
Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs			9				47				22				94
Production costs			681				833				806				3,410
Amortisation of tangible assets			166				214				175				750
Amortisation of intangible assets			8				9				9				36
Total production costs			855				1,056				990				4,196
Inventory change			15				5				22				(6)
			870				1,061				1,012				4,190
4.       Other operating expenses
		Quarter ended								Year ended
		Mar 2015				Dec 2014				Mar 2014				Dec 2014
		Reviewed				Reviewed				Reviewed				Audited
		US Dollar million
Pension and medical defined benefit provisions			3				1				2				6
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			-				4				3				15
Care and maintenance costs			18				-				-				-
Other expenses			-				2				-				7
			21				7				5				28

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

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5.	Special items

 

		Quarter ended								Year ended
		Mar 2015				Dec   2014				Mar 2014				Dec 2014
		Reviewed				Reviewed				Reviewed				Audited
		US Dollar million
Net impairment and derecognition of goodwill, tangible assets and intangible assets (note 9)			-				9				-				10
Impairment of other investments (note 9)			-				1				-				2
Net loss (profit) on disposal and derecognition of land, mineral rights, tangible assets and exploration properties (note 9)			-				2				2				(25)
Royalties received (note 2)			(1)				(1)				(1)				(4)
Indirect tax (recoveries) expenses and legal claims			(9)				3				-				19
Legal fees and other (recoveries) costs related to contract termination and settlement			(2)				13				6				30
Write-down of stockpiles and heap leach to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments			6				1				-				2
Write-down of consumable stores inventories			-				5				-				5
Impairment of other receivables			-				1				-				1
Retrenchment and related costs			1				148				-				210
Loss on sale of Navachab (note 14)			-				-				-				2
Accelerated deferred loan fees paid on cancellation and replacement of US and Australia revolving credit facilities			-				-				-				8
			(5)				182				7				260

The group reviews and tests the carrying value of its mining assets (including ore-stock piles) when events or changes in circumstances suggest that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

For the quarter ended 31 March 2015, no significant asset impairments or reversal of impairments were recognised.

 

6.	Finance costs and unwinding of obligations

 

		Quarter ended								Year ended
		Mar 2015				Dec   2014				Mar 2014				Dec 2014
		Reviewed				Reviewed				Reviewed				Audited
		US Dollar million
Finance costs			60				61				64				251
Unwinding of obligations, accretion of convertible bonds and other discounts			6				7				7				27
			66				67				71				278
7.       Share of associates and joint ventures’ profit (loss)
		Quarter ended								Year ended
		Mar 2015				Dec   2014				Mar 2014				Dec 2014
		Reviewed				Reviewed				Reviewed				Audited
		US Dollar million
Revenue			141				151				117				519
Operating costs, special items and other expenses			(110)				(120)				(99)				(523)
Net interest received			2				1				2				6
Profit before taxation			33				32				20				2
Taxation			(8)				(11)				(1)				(22)
Profit (loss) after taxation			25				21				19				(20)
Net reversal (impairment) of investments in associates and joint ventures			-				1				-				(5)
			25				22				19				(25)

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.

 

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8.

Taxation

 

		Quarter ended								Year ended
		Mar 2015				Dec   2014				Mar 2014				Dec 2014
		Reviewed				Reviewed				Reviewed				Audited
		US Dollar million
South African taxation
Mining tax (1)			-				(10)				14				21
Non-mining tax			1				15				(3)				5
Prior year (over) under provision			(7)				(1)				(2)				4
Deferred taxation
Temporary differences			(17)				(1)				(20)				(20)
Unrealised non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts			(2)				1				(4)				4
Change in estimated deferred tax rate			-				(24)				-				(24)
			(25)				(20)				(15)				(10)
Foreign taxation
Normal taxation			43				24				46				152
Prior year over provision			-				-				(3)				(17)
Deferred taxation
Temporary differences			41				45				33				130
			84				69				77				265
			59				49				62				255

 

(1)	Decrease in mining tax due to utilisation of non-mining losses.

 

9.	Headline (loss) earnings

 

		Quarter ended								Year ended
		Mar 2015				Dec   2014				Mar 2014				Dec 2014
		Reviewed				Reviewed				Reviewed				Audited
		US Dollar million
The (loss) profit attributable to equity shareholders has been adjusted by the following to arrive at headline earnings (loss):
(Loss) profit attributable to equity shareholders			(1)				(58)				39				(58)
Net impairment and derecognition of goodwill, tangible assets and intangible assets (note 5)			-				9				-				10
Net (profit) loss on disposal and derecognition of land, mineral rights, tangible assets and exploration properties (note 5)			-				2				2				(25)
Loss on sale of Navachab (note 14)			-				-				-				2
Impairment of other investments (note 5)			-				1				-				2
Net (reversal) impairment of investments in associates and joint ventures			-				(22)				-				(22)
Special items of associates and joint ventures			-				-				-				6
Taxation - current portion			-				-				-				6
Taxation - deferred portion			-				(3)				(3)				-
			(1)				(71)				38				(79)
Headline (loss) earnings per ordinary share (cents) (1)			-				(17)				9				(19)
Diluted headline (loss) earnings per ordinary share (cents) (2)			-				(17)				9				(19)

 

(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.

 

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10.	Number of shares

 

		Quarter ended								Year ended
		Mar 2015				Dec 2014				Mar 2014				Dec 2014
		Reviewed				Reviewed				Reviewed				Audited
Authorised number of shares:
Ordinary shares of 25 SA cents each			600,000,000				600,000,000				600,000,000				600,000,000
E ordinary shares of 25 SA cents each			4,280,000				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
B redeemable preference shares of 1 SA cent Each			5,000,000				5,000,000				5,000,000				5,000,000
Issued and fully paid number of shares:
Ordinary shares in issue			404,506,311				404,010,360				403,087,362				404,010,360
E ordinary shares in issue			-				-				697,896				-
Total ordinary shares:			404,506,311				404,010,360				403,785,258				404,010,360
A redeemable preference shares			2,000,000				2,000,000				2,000,000				2,000,000
B redeemable preference shares			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			404,164,937				403,605,184				402,785,093				403,339,562
E ordinary shares			-				589,685				704,108				585,974
Fully vested options			3,241,830				3,122,215				2,477,845				3,803,514
Weighted average number of shares			407,406,767				407,317,084				405,967,046				407,729,050
Dilutive potential of share options			-				-				1,185,208				-
Diluted number of ordinary shares			407,406,767				407,317,084				407,152,254				407,729,050

 

11.	Share capital and premium

 

						As at
		Mar 2015				Dec 2014				Mar 2014
		Reviewed				Audited				Reviewed
		US Dollar Million
Balance at beginning of period			7,094				7,074				7,074
Ordinary shares issued			11				29				13
E ordinary shares issued and cancelled			-				(9)				-
Sub-total			7,105				7,094				7,087
Redeemable preference shares held within the group			(53)				(53)				(53)
Ordinary shares held within the group			-				-				-
E ordinary shares held within the group			-				-				(10)
Balance at end of period			7,052				7,041				7,024
12.    Exchange rates
		Mar 2015				Dec 2014				Mar 2014
		Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited
ZAR/USD average for the year to date			11.75				10.83				10.82
ZAR/USD average for the quarter			11.75				11.22				10.82
ZAR/USD closing			12.13				11.57				10.52
AUD/USD average for the year to date			1.27				1.11				1.12
AUD/USD average for the quarter			1.27				1.17				1.12
AUD/USD closing			1.31				1.22				1.08
BRL/USD average for the year to date			2.87				2.35				2.36
BRL/USD average for the quarter			2.87				2.54				2.36
BRL/USD closing			3.21				2.66				2.26
ARS/USD average for the year to date			8.69				8.12				7.60
ARS/USD average for the quarter			8.69				8.51				7.60
ARS/USD closing			8.82				8.55				8.00

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

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13.	Capital commitments

 

Mar 2015

Dec 2014

Mar 2014

Reviewed

Audited

Reviewed

US Dollar Million

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

274

178

379

 

(1)	Includes capital commitments relating to associates and joint ventures.

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.

 

14.	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 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. There can be no assurance, however, that a sale and purchase agreement for this transaction will be entered into or that any sales transaction will be completed.

Société d’Exploitation des Mines d’Or de Sadiola S.A. (Sadiola) and Société d’Exploitation des Mines d’Or de Yatela S.A. (Yatela)

Effective 31 March 2015, the company announced its plan to dispose of its 41% stake in Sadiola and its 40% stake in Yatela. The mines are both situated in western Mali and are included in the Continental Africa reporting segment. The Sadiola and Yatela mines produced 85,000 and 11,000 attributable ounces of gold, respectively, in 2014.

Management was approached by a potential buyer for both mines who meets management’s qualifying criteria and has asked for a binding bid. There can be no assurance, however, that a sale and purchase agreement for these transactions will be entered into or that any sales transactions will be completed.

 

Navachab mine

Effective 30 April 2013, Navachab mine located in Namibia was classified as held for sale. Navachab gold mine was previously recognised as a combination of tangible assets, goodwill, current assets, current and long-term liabilities. On 10 February 2014, AngloGold Ashanti announced that it signed a binding agreement to sell Navachab to a wholly-owned subsidiary of QKR Corporation Ltd (QKR). The purchase consideration consists of two components: an initial cash payment and a deferred consideration in the form of a net smelter return (NSR).

On 30 June 2014, AngloGold Ashanti Limited announced that the sale had been completed in accordance with the sales agreement with all conditions precedent being met. A loss on disposal of $2m (note 5) was realised on the sale on Navachab.

 

15.	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.

 

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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:

 

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

 

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

16.	Contingencies

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

 

 

(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.

 

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(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 denied 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. On 2 October 2014, AGAG was notified that the records had been transmitted to the Court of Appeal. However, as the transmitted records were incomplete, AGAG timely filed an application for the record to be amended prior to filing its statement of case. The matter remains pending as the transmitted records are still being amended.

 

(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 is allowing 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 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 to undertake environmental and chemical assessments in the areas around the PTP. The matter was adjourned to 22 June 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. 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. These legal proceedings are being defended, and the status of the proceedings are set forth below. 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.

On or about 21 August 2012, AngloGold Ashanti was served with an application instituted by Bangumzi Bennet Balakazi (“the Balakazi Action”) and others in which the applicants seek an order declaring that all mine workers (former or current) who previously worked or continue to work in specified South African gold mines for the period owned by AngloGold Ashanti and who have silicosis or other OLD constitute members of a class for the purpose of proceedings for declaratory relief and claims for damages. On 4 September 2012, AngloGold Ashanti delivered its notice of intention to defend this application.

In addition, on or about 8 January 2013, AngloGold Ashanti and its subsidiary Free State Consolidated Gold Mines (Operations) Limited, alongside other mining companies operating in South Africa, were served with another application to certify a class (“the Nkala Action”). The applicants in the case seek to have the court certify two classes, namely: (i) current and former mineworkers who have silicosis (whether or not accompanied by any other disease) and who work or have worked on certain specified gold mines at any time from 1 January 1965 to date; and (ii) the dependents of mineworkers who died as a result of silicosis (whether or not accompanied by any other disease) and who worked on these gold mines at any time after 1 January 1965. AngloGold Ashanti filed a notice of intention to oppose the application.

On 21 August 2013, an application was served on AngloGold Ashanti for the consolidation of the Balakazi Action and the Nkala Action, as well as a request for an amendment to change the scope of the classes the court was requested to certify in the previous applications that were initiated. The applicants now request certification of two classes (the “silicosis class” and the “tuberculosis class”). The silicosis class would consist of certain current and former underground mineworkers who have contracted silicosis, and the dependents of certain deceased mineworkers who have died of silicosis (whether or not accompanied by any other disease). The tuberculosis class would consist of certain current and former mineworkers who have or had contracted pulmonary tuberculosis and the dependents of certain deceased mineworkers who died of pulmonary tuberculosis (but excluding silico-tuberculosis).

In the event the class is certified, such class of workers would be permitted to institute actions by way of a summons against AngloGold Ashanti for amounts as yet unspecified. The parties in the class action met with the court and have tentatively agreed on a timetable for the court process wherein the application to certify the class action will be heard in October 2015.

 

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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 as at the 31 March 2015 closing rate (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 as at the 31 March 2015 closing rate (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 as at the 31 March 2015 closing rate (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 as at the 31 March 2015 closing rate (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.

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 $14m (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 $12m (2014: $15m).

 

(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 $126m (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 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 $14m (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 at issue should not have been accounted for 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 $39m (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 response to the government’s findings was filed on 9 March 2015 and awaits a response.

 

(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 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 31 March 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 538,179oz (2014: 507,471oz) produced have been received to date.

 

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(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)

Provision of surety - The company has provided surety in favour of a lender on a gold loan facility with its associate Oro Group (Pty) Limited and one of its subsidiaries to a maximum value of $8m (2014: $9m). The probability of the non-performance under the suretyships is considered minimal. The suretyship agreements have a termination notice period of 90 days.

 

17.	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:

 

 

18.	Borrowings

AngloGold Ashanti’s borrowings are interest bearing.

 

19.	Announcements

Replacement of retiring COO: South Africa:  On 10 March 2015, AngloGold Ashanti announced the appointment of Chris Sheppard, a thirty-year veteran of South Africa’s ultra-deep underground mining sector, as incoming Chief Operating Officer: South Africa, replacing the incumbent Mike O’Hare who plans to take early retirement during the course of 2015.

AngloGold Ashanti seeks CC&V partner or buyer, receives Mali approach:  On 31 March 2015, AngloGold Ashanti confirmed that it had initiated a plan to identify a joint venture partner or buyer of its Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) mine in the United States, and has also received an approach for the purchase of its stakes in the Sadiola and Yatela mines in Mali.

AngloGold Ashanti outlines transformation of South Africa Mining Industry:  On 31 March 2015, AngloGold Ashanti noted the media release by the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) on the state of the transformation in South Africa’s mining sector. It indicated that it fully supports the transformation objectives enshrined in the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) and has taken meaningful steps to give effect to them.

AngloGold Ashanti is of the view that it has complied with the Charter. AngloGold Ashanti understands that the DMR and the Chamber of Mines will ask a court to determine whether black economic empowerment (BEE) ownership transactions concluded after 2004, where BEE ownership level has fallen due to the relevant BEE shareholders selling down their interest, should be included in the calculation of progress made against ownership targets. While transactions comprising the majority of AngloGold Ashanti’s BEE ownership credit (20.8%) took place before 2004, and thus are not contested, the company welcomed the use of the court to provide clarity in respect of transactions completed after 2004. AngloGold Ashanti’s own reading of the legislation at the time each of its BEE transactions took place is that they qualified for recognition. The award of New Order Mining Rights by the DMR, which explicitly refer to these transactions, supports this point. AngloGold Ashanti is accordingly of the view that it has complied with the ownership requirements of the Charter.

 

20.	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 16 “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 31 March 2015, 31 December 2014, 31 March 2014 and for the three months ended 31 March 2015, 31 December 2014 and 31 March 2014 and for the year ended 31 December 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 31 March 2015

 

US Dollar million		AngloGold						IOMco						Other
		Ashanti												subsidiaries
																				Consolidation
		(the						(the						(the “Non-						adjustments						Total
		“Guarantor”)						“Issuer”)						Guarantor   Subsidiaries”)
Revenue			268						1						853						-						1,122
Gold income			266						-						834						(14)						1,086
Cost of sales			(248)						-						(622)						-						(870)
Loss on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts			-						-						(7)						-						(7)
Gross profit			18						-						205						(14)						209
Corporate administration, marketing and other expenses			(11)						(7)						(6)						2						(22)
Exploration and evaluation costs			(3)						-						(26)						-						(29)
Other operating expenses			(3)						-						(18)						-						(21)
Special items			(2)						(17)						21						3						5
Operating (loss) profit			(1)						(24)						176						(9)						142
Interest received			2						1						5						-						8
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)						185						(55)						64
Taxation			13						-						(72)						-						(59)
Profit (loss) after taxation			6						(59)						113						(55)						5
Preferred stock dividends			(7)						-						(7)						14						-
(Loss) profit for the period			(1)						(59)						106						(41)						5
Allocated as follows:
Equity shareholders			(1)						(59)						100						(41)						(1)
Non-controlling interests			-						-						6						-						6
			(1)						(59)						106						(41)						5
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)

 

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Condensed consolidating statements of income for the three months ended 31 December 2014

 

US Dollar million		AngloGold						IOMco						Other
		Ashanti												subsidiaries
																				Consolidation
		(the						(the						(the “Non-						adjustments						Total
		“Guarantor”)						“Issuer”)						Guarantor   Subsidiaries”)
Revenue			349						1						974						-						1,324
Gold income			464						-						1,082						(268)						1,278
Cost of sales			(290)						-						(771)						-						(1,061)
Gain on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts			-						-						5						-						5
Gross profit			174						-						316						(268)						222
Corporate administration, marketing and other income (expenses)			4						(21)						(5)						(1)						(23)
Exploration and evaluation costs			(8)						-						(37)						-						(45)
Other operating expenses			(2)						-						(5)						-						(7)
Special items			(8)						(875)						(151)						852						(182)
Operating profit (loss)			160						(896)						118						583						(35)
Interest received			1						1						4						-						6
Exchange (loss) gain			-						(1)						6						-						5
Finance costs and unwinding of obligations			(4)						(53)						(10)						-						(67)
Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds			-						63						-						-						63
Share of associates and joint ventures’ (loss) profit			(21)						(1)						41						3						22
Equity loss in subsidiaries			(84)						(101)						-						185						-
Profit (loss) before taxation			52						(988)						159						771						(6)
Taxation			24						16						(89)						-						(49)
Profit (loss) after before taxation			76						(972)						70						771						(55)
Preferred stock dividends			(134)						-						(134)						268						-
Loss for the period			(58)						(972)						(64)						1,039						(55)
Allocated as follows:
Equity shareholders			(58)						(972)						(67)						1,039						(58)
Non-controlling interests			-						-						3						-						3
			(58)						(972)						(64)						1,039						(55)
Comprehensive (loss) income			(148)						(996)						41						958						(145)
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests			-						-						(3)						-						(3)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to AngloGold Ashanti			(148)						(996)						38						958						(148)

 

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Condensed consolidating statements of income for the three months ended 31 March 2014

 

US Dollar million		AngloGold						IOMco						Other
		Ashanti												subsidiaries
																				Consolidation
		(the						(the						(the “Non-						adjustments						Total
		“Guarantor”)						“Issuer”)						Guarantor   Subsidiaries”)
Revenue			357						1						1,001						-						1,359
Gold income			347						-						977						-						1,324
Cost of sales			(291)						-						(721)						-						(1,012)
Loss on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts			-						-						(16)						-						(16)
Gross profit			56						-						240						-						296
Corporate administration, marketing and other (expenses) income			(20)						29						(26)						(8)						(25)
Exploration and evaluation costs			(5)						-						(25)						-						(30)
Other operating expenses			(2)						-						(3)						-						(5)
Special items			-						(11)						5						(1)						(7)
Operating profit			29						18						191						(9)						229
Interest received			-						1						5						-						6
Exchange gain (loss)			13						-						(19)						-						(6)
Finance costs and unwinding of obligations			(5)						(52)						(14)						-						(71)
Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds			-						(70)						-						-						(70)
Share of associates and joint ventures’ profit			-						-						19						-						19
Equity (loss) gain in subsidiaries			(1)						42						-						(41)						-
Profit (loss) before taxation			36						(61)						182						(50)						107
Taxation			3						(2)						(63)						-						(62)
Profit (loss) for the period			39						(63)						119						(50)						45
Allocated as follows:
Equity shareholders			39						(63)						113						(50)						39
Non-controlling interests			-						-						6						-						6
			39						(63)						119						(50)						45
Comprehensive income (loss)			45						(51)						137						(80)						51
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests			-						-						(6)						-						(6)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AngloGold Ashanti			45						(51)						131						(80)						45

 

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Condensed consolidating statements of income for the year ended 31 December 2014

 

US Dollar million		AngloGold						IOMco						Other
		Ashanti												subsidiaries
																				Consolidation
		(the						(the						(the “Non-						adjustments						Total
		“Guarantor”)						“Issuer”)						Guarantor   Subsidiaries”)
Revenue			1,486						3						3,890						(1)						5,378
Gold income			1,564						-						3,924						(270)						5,218
Cost of sales			(1,225)						-						(2,965)						-						(4,190)
Gain on non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts			-						-						15						-						15
Gross profit			339						-						974						(270)						1,043
Corporate administration, marketing and other income (expenses)			23						25						(61)						(79)						(92)
Exploration and evaluation costs			(22)						-						(122)						-						(144)
Other operating expenses			(12)						-						(16)						-						(28)
Special items			97						(937)						(290)						870						(260)
Operating profit (loss)			425						(912)						485						521						519
Dividends received			1						-						-						(1)						-
Interest received			4						3						17						-						24
Exchange gain (loss)			13						(1)						(19)						-						(7)
Finance costs and unwinding of obligations			(19)						(212)						(47)						-						(278)
Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds			-						(17)						-						-						(17)
Share of associates and joint ventures’ (loss) profit			(31)						(3)						63						(54)						(25)
Equity (loss) gain in subsidiaries			(319)						14						-						305						-
Profit (loss) before taxation			74						(1,128)						499						771						216
Taxation			3						12						(270)						-						(255)
Profit (loss) after taxation			77						(1,116)						229						771						(39)
Preferred stock dividends			(135)						-						(135)						270						-
(Loss) profit for the period			(58)						(1,116)						94						1,041						(39)
Allocated as follows:
Equity shareholders			(58)						(1,116)						75						1,041						(58)
Non-controlling interests			-						-						19						-						19
			(58)						(1,116)						94						1,041						(39)
Comprehensive (loss) income			(275)						(1,148)						176						991						(256)
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests			-						-						(19)						-						(19)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to AngloGold Ashanti			(275)						(1,148)						157						991						(275)

 

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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			2						3						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			-						1						1						-						2
Inventories, trade and other receivables, intergroup balances and other current assets			480						2,013						1,175						(2,610)						1,058
Cash restricted for use			1						6						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
Bank overdraft			-						-						-						-						-
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

 

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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			2						4						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			1						-						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
Bank overdraft			-						-						-						-						-
Current liabilities including intergroup balances			910						164						4,032						(4,122)						984
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

 

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Condensed consolidating statement of financial position as at 31 March 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			1,427						-						3,458						-						4,885
Intangible assets			47						-						225						(3)						269
Investments in associates and joint ventures			2,587						3,972						1,213						(6,381)						1,391
Other investments			3						5						138						(5)						141
Inventories			-						-						617						-						617
Trade and other receivables			-						4						21						-						25
Deferred taxation			-						-						169						-						169
Cash restricted for use			-						-						37						-						37
Other non-current assets			50						-						-						-						50
			4,114						3,981						5,878						(6,389)						7,584
Current Assets
Other investments			-						-						1						-						1
Inventories, trade and other receivables, intergroup balances and other current assets			510						2,508						1,610						(3,232)						1,396
Cash restricted for use			1						-						13						-						14
Cash and cash equivalents			70						251						204						-						525
			581						2,759						1,828						(3,232)						1,936
Non-current assets held for sale			5						-						158						(5)						158
			586						2,759						1,986						(3,237)						2,094
Total assets			4,700						6,740						7,864						(9,626)						9,678
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Share capital and premium			7,024						5,994						805						(6,799)						7,024
(Accumulated losses) retained earnings and other reserves			(3,885)						(2,514)						1,545						970						(3,884)
Shareholders’ equity			3,139						3,480						2,350						(5,829)						3,140
Non-controlling interests			-						-						35						-						35
Total equity			3,139						3,480						2,385						(5,829)						3,175
Non-current liabilities			643						3,102						1,585						(3)						5,327
Bank overdraft			5						-						17						-						22
Current liabilities including intergroup balances			913						158						3,818						(3,794)						1,095
Non-current liabilities held for sale			-						-						59						-						59
Total liabilities			1,561						3,260						5,479						(3,797)						6,503
Total equity and liabilities			4,700						6,740						7,864						(9,626)						9,678

 

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Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the three months ending 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)				-				221				17				231
Net movement in intergroup receivables and payables			46				(102)				47				9				-
Dividends received from joint ventures			-				5				-				-				5
Taxation paid			(5)				-				(41)				-				(46)
Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities			34				(97)				227				26				190
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditure			(41)				-				(127)				-				(168)
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)
Cash in subsidiary disposed and transfers to held for sale			-				-				(2)				-				(2)
(Acquisition) disposal of subsidiary and loan			-				(1)				1				-				-
Increase in cash restricted for use			-				(6)				(1)				-				(7)
Interest received			2				2				3				-				7
Net cash outflow from investing activities			(39)				(7)				(133)				-				(179)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings			61				-				-				-				61
Repayment of borrowings			(56)				-				(34)				-				(90)
Finance costs paid			(3)				(74)				(4)				-				(81)
Dividends paid			-				-				(2)				-				(2)
Intergroup dividends received (paid)			-				74				(74)				-				-
Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities			2				-				(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

 

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Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the three months ending 31 December 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 (used) by operations			69				(880)				192				877				258
Net movement in intergroup receivables and payables			(11)				732				139				(860)				-
Taxation refund			-				-				3				-				3
Taxation paid			(15)				(1)				(32)				-				(48)
Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities			43				(149)				302				17				213
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditure			(65)				-				(249)				-				(314)
Expenditure on intangible assets			(2)				-				-				-				(2)
Other investments acquired			-				-				(17)				-				(17)
Proceeds from disposal of other investments			-				-				14				-				14
Investments in associates and joint ventures			-				-				(3)				-				(3)
Net loans (advanced) to repaid by associates and joint ventures			(43)				9				-				-				(34)
Acquisition of subsidiary and loan			(13)				-				-				13				-
Decrease in cash restricted for use			-				-				2				-				2
Interest received			1				-				4				-				5
Net cash (outflow) inflow from investing activities			(122)				9				(249)				13				(349)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of share capital			-				13				-				(13)				-
Proceeds from borrowings			82				100				-				-				182
Repayment of borrowings			(34)				-				(38)				-				(72)
Finance costs paid			(3)				(30)				(5)				-				(38)
Dividends paid			-				-				(8)				-				(8)
Intergroup dividends received (paid)			-				53				(53)				-				-
Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities			45				136				(104)				(13)				64
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents			(34)				(4)				(51)				17				(72)
Translation			(1)				-				14				(17)				(4)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			87				264				193				-				544
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period			52				260				156				-				468

 

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Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the three months ending 31 March 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			91				19				277				(4)				383
Net movement in intergroup receivables and payables			(16)				(118)				130				4				-
Taxation refund			-				-				37				-				37
Taxation paid			-				-				(70)				-				(70)
Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities			75				(99)				374				-				350
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditure			(42)				-				(178)				-				(220)
Other investments acquired			-				-				(26)				-				(26)
Proceeds from disposal of other investments			-				-				24				-				24
Investments in associates and joint ventures			-				(37)				(3)				-				(40)
Net loans advanced to associates and joint ventures			-				(4)				-				-				(4)
Cash in subsidiary disposed and transfers to held for sale			-				-				(1)				-				(1)
Decrease in cash restricted for use			-				-				26				-				26
Interest received			-				1				3				-				4
Net cash outflow from investing activities			(42)				(40)				(155)				-				(237)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings			-				-				15				-				15
Repayment of borrowings			(5)				-				(166)				-				(171)
Finance costs paid			(3)				(70)				(8)				-				(81)
Intergroup dividends received (paid)			-				54				(54)				-				-
Net cash (outflow) inflow from financing activities			(8)				(16)				(213)				-				(237)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			25				(155)				6				-				(124)
Translation			1				-				(2)				-				(1)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			39				409				180				-				628
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period(1)			65				254				184				-				503
(1) Cash and cash equivalents are net of a bank overdraft of $22 million.

 

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Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the year ending 31 December 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 (used) by operations			344				(839)				961				907				1,373
Net movement in intergroup receivables and payables			(1)				419				437				(855)				-
Taxation refund			-				-				41				-				41
Taxation paid			(20)				(2)				(172)				-				(194)
Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities			323				(422)				1,267				52				1,220
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditure			(222)				-				(791)				-				(1,013)
Interest capitalised and paid			-				-				(1)				-				(1)
Expenditure on intangible assets			(5)				-				-				-				(5)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets			-				-				31				-				31
Other investments acquired			-				-				(79)				-				(79)
Proceeds from disposal of other investments			-				-				73				-				73
Investments in associates and joint ventures			-				(52)				(14)				1				(65)
Net loans (advanced) to repaid by associates and joint ventures			(43)				7				-				-				(36)
Dividends received			1				-				-				(1)				-
Proceeds from disposal of subsidiary			105				-				-				-				105
Reclassification of cash balances to held for sale assets			-				-				2				-				2
(Acquisition) disposal of subsidiary and loan			(116)				(3)				3				116				-
Decrease in cash restricted for use			-				-				24				-				24
Interest received			4				3				14				-				21
Net cash outflow from investing activities			(276)				(45)				(738)				116				(943)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of share capital			-				114				-				(114)				-
Proceeds from borrowings			157				100				354				-				611
Repayment of borrowings			(171)				-				(590)				-				(761)
Finance costs paid			(14)				(205)				(26)				-				(245)
Revolving credit facility and bond transaction costs			-				(9)				-				-				(9)
Dividends paid			-				-				(17)				-				(17)
Intergroup dividends received (paid)			-				318				(318)				-				-
Net cash (outflow) inflow from financing activities			(28)				318				(597)				(114)				(421)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			19				(149)				(68)				54				(144)
Translation			(6)				-				44				(54)				(16)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			39				409				180				-				628
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period			52				260				156				-				468

By order of the Board

 

SM PITYANA		S VENKATAKRISHNAN
Chairman		Chief Executive Officer
7 May 2015

 

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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:

Ÿ an indication of a mine’s profitability, efficiency and cash flows;

Ÿ the trend in costs as the mine matures over time on a consistent basis; and

Ÿ an internal benchmark of performance to allow for comparison against other mines, both within the AngloGold Ashanti group 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
				Quarter ended												Year ended
				Mar     2015				Dec 2014				Mar 2014				Dec     2014
				Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited
				US Dollar million / Imperial
		Gold income (note 2)			1,086				1,278				1,324				5,218
		Adjusted for non-controlling interests			(17	)			(18	)			(20	)			(76)
					1,069				1,260				1,304				5,142
		Realised loss on other commodity contracts			5				5				5				21
		Associates and joint ventures’ share of gold income including realised non-hedge derivatives			137				142				106				469
		Attributable gold income including realised non-hedge derivatives			1,211				1,407				1,415				5,632
		Attributable gold sold - oz (000)			995				1,171				1,097				4,454
		Price received per unit - $/oz			1,217				1,202				1,290				1,264

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

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B		All-in sustaining costs and All-in costs1
				Quarter ended												Year ended
				Mar 2015				Dec 2014				Mar 2014				Dec     2014
				Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited
				US Dollar million / Imperial
		Cost of sales (note 3)			870				1,061				1,012				4,190
		Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets (note 3)			(174	)			(223	)			(184	)			(786)
		Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation			3				3				2				10
		Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations			21				22				25				88
		Amortisation relating to inventory			(3	)			-				-				-
		Associates and joint ventures’ share of costs			73				76				68				294
		Inventory writedown to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments			6				9				-				11
		Sustaining exploration and study costs			15				18				10				49
		Total sustaining capex			133				259				174				814
		All-in sustaining costs			945				1,224				1,107				4,670
		Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non -gold producing companies			(18	)			(25	)			(17	)			(77)
		All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies			927				1,199				1,090				4,593
		Adjusted for stockpile write-offs			(6	)			(10	)			-				(22)
		All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs			922				1,190				1,090				4,571
		All-in sustaining costs			945				1,224				1,107				4,670
		Non-sustaining project capital expenditure			62				104				100				394
		Technology improvements			3				7				4				19
		Non-sustaining exploration and study costs			10				25				21				91
		Care and maintenance costs, Corporate and social responsibility costs not related to current operations			21				6				5				24
		All-in costs			1,042				1,366				1,237				5,198
		Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non -gold producing companies			(15	)			(19	)			(14	)			(62)
		All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies			1,027				1,347				1,223				5,136
		Adjusted for stockpile write-offs			(6	)			(10	)			-				(22)
		All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs			1,021				1,338				1,223				5,114
		Gold sold - oz (000)			995				1,171				1,097				4,454
		All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz			926				1,017				993				1,026
		All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz			1,026				1,143				1,114				1,148
		1 Refer to note F Summary of Operations by Mine
C		Total costs 2
		Total cash costs (note 3)			668				777				778				3,292
		Adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and other			(22	)			(20	)			(34	)			(94)
		Associates and joint ventures’ share of total cash costs			73				78				68				291
		Total cash costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies			719				835				812				3,489
		Retrenchment costs (note 3)			4				9				6				24
		Rehabilitation and other non-cash costs (note 3)			9				47				22				94
		Amortisation of tangible assets (note 3)			166				214				175				750
		Amortisation of intangible assets (note 3)			8				9				9				36
		Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies			1				(9	)			(4	)			(4)
		Equity-accounted associates and joint ventures’ share of production costs			25				23				22				104
		Total production costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies			932				1,128				1,042				4,493
		Gold produced - oz (000)			967				1,154				1,055				4,432
		Total cash cost per unit - $/oz			744				724				770				787
		Total production cost per unit - $/oz			964				978				988				1,014
		2 Refer to note F Summary of Operations by Mine

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

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D		Adjusted EBITDA (1)
				Quarter ended												Year ended
				Mar 2015				Dec 2014				Mar 2014				Dec     2014
				Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited
				US Dollar million
		Profit (loss) on ordinary activities before taxation			64				(6	)			107				216
		Add back:
		Finance costs and unwinding of obligations			66				67				71				278
		Interest received			(8	)			(6	)			(6	)			(24)
		Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets (note 3)			174				223				184				786
		Adjustments:
		Exchange loss (gain)			14				(5	)			6				7
		Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds			31				(63	)			70				17
		Net impairment and derecognition of goodwill, tangible and intangible assets (note 5)			-				9				-				10
		Impairment of other investments (note 5)			-				1				-				2
		Write-down of stockpiles and heap leach to net realisable value and other stockpile adjustments (note 5)			6				1				-				2
		Retrenchments and restructuring costs mainly at Obuasi			24				154				6				234
		Net loss (profit) on disposal and derecognition of assets (note 5)			-				2				2				(25)
		Loss on sale of Navachab (note 5)			-				-				-				2
		Gain on unrealised non-hedge derivatives and other commodity contracts			7				(5	)			16				(15)
		Associates and joint ventures’ exceptional expense			-				(22	)			-				(16)
		Associates and joint ventures’ - adjustments for amortisation, interest, taxation and other.			31				57				20				191
		Adjusted EBITDA			409				407				476				1,665
		(1) EBITDA (as adjusted) and prepared in terms of the formula set out in the Revolving Credit Agreements.
E		Net debt
								As at Mar 2015				As at Dec 2014				As at Mar 2014
								Unaudited				Unaudited				Unaudited
								US Dollar million
		Borrowings - long-term portion							3,471				3,498				3,569
		Borrowings - short-term portion							199				223				235
		Bank overdraft							-				-				22
		Total borrowings							3,670				3,721				3,826
		Corporate office lease							(20	)			(22	)			(24)
		Unamortised portion of the convertible and rated bonds							24				28				(3)
		Fair value adjustment on $1.25bn bonds							(106	)			(75	)			(128)
		Cash restricted for use							(56	)			(51	)			(51)
		Cash and cash equivalents							(362	)			(468	)			(525)
		Net debt excluding mandatory convertible bonds							3,150				3,133				3,095

Rounding of figures may result in computational discrepancies.

 

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F Summary of Operations by Mine

For the three months ended 31 March 2015

Operations in South Africa

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

(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 three months ended 31 March 2015

Operations in South Africa

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

				40

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For the three months ended 31 March 2015

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali and Tanzania

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

				41

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For the three months ended 31 March 2015

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali and Tanzania

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

				42

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For the three months ended 31 March 2015

Operations in Australia, United States of America, Argentina and Brazil

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

				43

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For the three months ended 31 March 2015

Operations in Australia, United States of America, Argentina and Brazil

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

				44

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For the three months ended 31 December 2014

Operations in South Africa

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

(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.

 

				45

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For the three months ended 31 December 2014

Operations in South Africa

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

				46

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For the three months ended 31 December 2014

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali and Tanzania

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

				47

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For the three months ended 31 December 2014

Operations in DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali and Tanzania

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

				48

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For the three months ended 31 December 2014

Operations in Australia, United States of America, Argentina and Brazil

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

				49

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For the three months ended 31 December 2014

Operations in Australia, United States of America, Argentina and Brazil

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

				50

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For the three months ended 31 March 2014

Operations in South Africa

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

(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.

 

				51

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For the three months ended 31 March 2014

Operations in South Africa

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

				52

---

For the three months ended 31 March 2014

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

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

All-in sustaining costs
Cost of sales per financial statements			-				52				71				78				-				-				-				14				109				1				325
Amortisation of tangible and intangible assets			-				(5	)			(4	)			(7	)			-				-				-				-				(18	)			(1	)			(35	)
Adjusted for decommissioning amortisation			-				-				-				1				-				-				-				-				-				-				1
Corporate administration and marketing related to current operations			-				-				-				-				-				-				-				-				-				1				1
Associates and equity accounted joint ventures’ share of costs(2)			28				-				-				-				11				23				7				-				-				-				69
Sustaining exploration and study costs			-				-				-				1				-				-				-				-				-				-				1
Total sustaining capital expenditure			2				4				14				9				4				1				-				-				36				-				70
All-in sustaining costs			30				51				81				82				15				24				7				14				127				1				432
Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non -gold producing companies(1)			-				-				-				(12	)			-				-				-				-				-				-				(12	)
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies			30				51				81				70				15				24				7				14				127				1				420
All-in sustaining costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs			30				51				81				70				15				24				7				14				127				1				420
All-in sustaining costs			30				51				81				82				15				24				7				14				127				1				432
Non-sustaining Project capex			46				-				11				-				-				-				-				-				-				-				57
Non-sustaining exploration and study costs			-				-				-				1				-				-				-				-				-				1				2
All-in costs			76				51				92				83				15				24				7				14				127				2				491
Adjusted for non-controlling interests and non -gold producing companies(1)			-				-				-				(12	)			-				-				-				-				-				-				(12	)
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests and non-gold producing companies			76				51				92				71				15				24				7				14				127				2				479
All-in costs adjusted for non-controlling interests, non-gold producing companies and stockpile write-offs			76				51				92				71				15				24				7				14				127				2				479
Gold sold - oz (000)(3)			51				57				53				71				10				17				4				17				122				-				401
All-in sustaining cost (excluding stockpile write-offs) per unit - $/oz(4)			572				898				1,530				961				1,598				1,404				2,062				785				1,048				-				1,042
All-in cost per unit (excluding stockpile write-offs) - $/oz(4)			1,495				898				1,741				978				1,598				1,404				2,062				785				1,048				-				1,189

 

				53

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For the three months ended 31 March 2014

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

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

				54

---

For the three months ended 31 March 2014

Operations in Australia, United States of America, Argentina and Brazil

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

				55

---

For the three months ended 31 March 2014

Operations in Australia, United States of America, Argentina and Brazil

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

56    

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For the year ended 31 December 2014

Operations in South Africa

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

(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.

 

57    

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For the year ended 31 December 2014

Operations in South Africa

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

 

58    

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For the year ended 31 December 2014

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

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

				59

---

For the year ended 31 December 2014

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

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

				60

---

For the year ended 31 December 2014

Operations in Australia, United States of America, Argentina and Brazil

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

				61

---

For the year ended 31 December 2014

Operations in Australia, United States of America, Argentina and Brazil

(in $ millions, except as otherwise noted)

 

 

				62

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Administrative information

 

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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: May 11, 2015				By:  /s/  ME SANZ
				Name:  ME Sanz
				Title:  Executive Vice President – Legal,
				Commercial and Governance and
				Company Secretary