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DENVER GOLD FORUMSeptember, 2019
DISCLAIMER
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Certain statements contained in this document, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, those concerning the economic outlook for the gold miningindustry, expectations regarding gold prices, production, total cash costs, all-in sustaining costs, all-in costs, cost savings and other operating results, productivityimprovements, growth prospects and outlook of AngloGold Ashanti Limited’s (AngloGold Ashanti or the Company) operations, individually or in the aggregate, including theachievement of project milestones, commencement and completion of commercial operations of certain of AngloGold Ashanti’s exploration and production projects and thecompletion of acquisitions, dispositions or joint venture transactions, AngloGold Ashanti’s liquidity and capital resources and capital expenditures and the outcome andconsequence of any potential or pending litigation or regulatory proceedings or environmental health and safety issues, are forward-looking statements regarding AngloGoldAshanti’s operations, economic performance and financial condition. These forward-looking statements or forecasts involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and otherfactors that may cause AngloGold Ashanti’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievementsexpressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. Although AngloGold Ashanti believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements andforecasts 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 theforward-looking statements as a result of, among other factors, changes in economic, social and political and market conditions, the success of business and operatinginitiatives, changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions, including environmental approvals, fluctuations in gold prices and exchange rates, theoutcome of pending or future litigation proceedings, and business and operational risk management. For a discussion of such risk factors, refer to AngloGold Ashanti’s annualreport on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2018, which has been filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These factors are notnecessarily all of the important factors that could cause AngloGold Ashanti’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Otherunknown 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 orcircumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent required by applicable law. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to AngloGold Ashanti or any person acting on its behalf are qualified by the cautionary statements herein.
The financial information in this document has not been reviewed or reported on by the Company’s external auditors.
Non-GAAP financial measuresThis communication may contain certain “Non-GAAP” financial measures. AngloGold Ashanti utilises certain Non-GAAP performance measures and ratios in managing itsbusiness. 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 othermeasures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. In addition, the presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures othercompanies may use.
POSITIONED TO CREATE VALUE THROUGH THE CYCLE
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Balance sheet flexibility and capital discipline through a clear allocation process
Consistent delivery and strong cost management, with a focus on enhancing margins
Excellence in safety, environmental stewardship, community development
Generate sustainable cash flows and shareholder returns by focusing on five key areas, namely:
These focus areas are aimed at driving our investments to deliver improving margins, extended mine lives and a pipeline for the future.
Ongoing portfolio improvements through investment and rationalisation
Maintain optionality and convert mineral resources to ore reserves to deliver value-adding growth
WORLD-CLASS GLOBAL PORTFOLIO
4*World Gold Council standardAll figures last 12 months to June 30, 2019
Operations Projects Asset sales being considered Greenfields exploration
Americas – 22% Continental Africa – 46% South Africa – 13% Australia – 19%PRODUCTION 739koz
AISC* $912/ozEBITDA $382m
PRODUCTION 1,528koz
AISC* $901/oz
EBITDA $751m
PRODUCTION 423kozAISC* $1,095/oz
EBITDA $110m
PRODUCTION 635koz
AISC* $983/oz
EBITDA $298m
USA
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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 H1 2019** H1 TD
All-in Sustaining Costs vs. Gold Price Received $/oz
AISC* Avg Gold Price**
**Spot c.$1,495/oz
FY19 guidance $935 – 995/oz
IMPROVING MARGIN TREND
5*World Gold Council standard**Spot at 10 September 2019
14%margin
19%margin
21%margin
21%margin
16%margin
23%margin
23%margin
BALANCE SHEET STRATEGY TO ENFORCE CAPITAL DISCIPLINE
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The pursuit of a more robust balance sheet will guide sound capital allocation and investment strategies
Undrawn facilities* at 30 June 2019
R4.250bnZAR Facilities
US$1,419m**RCFs
US$342mCash
Adjusted Net Debt $m
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Self-funded development of Tropicana, Kibali
Last-12-months Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio
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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019_H1
1.20X
Adjusted Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
* Total calculated with ZAR facility at R14.0733/$ (excluding DMTNP), and AUD facility at 1.3699 to A$0.73
** US$1.4bn RCF includes a capped facility of AU$500m
1.0X New Target
through the cycle
c.$2.1bn
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VALUE GENERATION BLUEPRINT
SIGUIRI BROWNFIELDS EXPANSION
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• Combination plant complete; built to process higher grade, hard-rock ore, displacing diminishing oxide ore
• Ramp-up challenges have been related to fine and wet material in the crushing circuit; these are being addressed
• Focus for H2 – achieve full design capacity for the crusher
BOSTON SHAKER UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT
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• Enables Tropicana gold production to be maintained at between 440,000 - 500,000oz per annum (100%) over the next five years
• Attractive IRR >35%; on track to deliver first gold in H2 of 2020
• First blast took place in May as planned
• Development is achieving higher advance rates than projected in Feasibility Study
OBUASI PROJECT UPDATE
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Phase 1 Construction
Structural steel work is almost complete on the crushing, milling, flotation, CIL circuits and first BIOX module
Phase 2 Construction
Phase 2 progressing well with demolition complete, engineering to be completed in Q3 2019 and procurement close to completion. SAG/Ball mills have been stripped to the shells and civils have commenced
Operational Readiness
Project remains within budget and on schedule to achieve the planned production rate of 4,000tpd at the end of 2020. Operational Readiness fully staffed and mobilised
OBUASI GOLD MINE – A LONG-LIFE, WORLD CLASS ASSET8.6M OUNCES OVER 20 YEARS
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*Steady state
**Money terms at approvalInitial project capital of $495-545m now includes additional mining fleet of around $45m to the project capital estimate. This is expected to have a resultant favorable impact on contract rates and improve AISC by approximately $25/oz.
Annual ProductionFirst 10 years*
400KozLarge
AISC**$725/oz $825/oz
Low Cost
Initial Project Capex 3 years
$495m $545mCapital Efficient
IRR($1,240 – $1,500/oz)
23% 35%High Return
350Koz
Long-LifeQuick Payback
Initial Life & PaybackYears
0 20
Payback
6.5
Average Annual tonnage treated*
1.6mt 1.8mtMechanizedHigh Grade @8.8g/t average grade
Spot 5 years
QUEBRADONA MOVING INTO FEASIBILITY
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• Feasibility study drilling completed; engineering commenced
• Geotechnical testing and conceptual hydrogeological model completed
• Licensing process will align with the Feasibility Study
• Local consulting programs underway
Quebradona
Gramalote
La Colosa
QUEBRADONA – PREFEASIBILITY STUDY HIGHLIGHTS
13*Using AGA assumptions Cu $2.89/lb and Au $1,242/oz
Ore Reserves 2.8bn lb Cu & 2.22Moz Au
Annual Production 128M lb & 62Koz (321Koz AuEq*)
Plant feed grade Averaging 1.21% Cu & 0.66g/t Au
Low Cost AISC* $0.88/lb Cu
Return IRR 17%
Payback period 8 years
Long Life 23 years
QUEBRADONA – A HIGH MARGIN COPPER PROJECT
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Source: CRU,
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QUEBRADONA
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GRAMALOTE – SHIFTING GEARS
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• Experienced partner in B2Gold
• Low cost, improving fundamentals
• Simple metallurgy/high recoveries
• Strong community support
Quebradona
Gramalote
La Colosa
STRONG EXPLORATION PROGRESS IN 2019
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CVSA
AGA Mineração
Siguiri
TropicanaSunrise Dam
Obuasi
Iduapriem KibaliGeita
Serra Grande
Quebradona
417,000m were drilled in H1 at mine sites Focused on mineral resource to ore reserve
conversion and creation of new mineral resources
Greenfield exploration programs in Australia and the United States
40,500m by air core, roto-sonic, reverse circulation and diamond drilling methods
Greenfield ExplorationMine Site Exploration
EXPLORATION GROWTH PIPELINE
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$114m budget in 2019 aimed at:• Value-added conversions by year-end
• Reserve life extension for mine sites
• Australia, Brazil and Tanzania
$30m budget for Generative Exploration in 2019• Established exploration hubs in Australia and the US
• Global targeting focussed on synergy for existing assets
• 19% more drilling metres in H1 2019 vs. H1 2018
Geita Hill UG
Siguiri Block 2
CdS I Ore Extension
Cuiaba Ore Extension
MSG Ore Extension
Early-stage exploration Mid-stage exploration Late-stage exploration
Reserve conversion/Pre-feasibility study
Resource delineation/ Conceptual studies Drill testing
Drill target definition
Target identification
Project generation
S. Amer. Target Gen Palmeiras Sul (MSG)
CdS III CdS II
Mt. Clark (QLD)
Butcher Well (WA)Laverton District Targets (WA)AUSTRALIA Boston Shaker UG (TJV)
Aust. Target Gen SDGM Ore Extension
Tropicana District
CONTINENTAL AFRICA W. Africa Target Gen Selous (Geita)Geita Lease Area
Iduapriem Lease Area
Siguiri Lease Area
Minnesota
Silicon (NV)AMERICAS
N. Amer. Target Gen
Rhyolite (NV)
Transvaal (NV)
REGION CREATE VALUE CRYSTALLISE VALUE
Geita Ore Extension
Lagoon Creek (QLD)
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Gold discoveries 2003 - 2017 Moz
Operating Potential Limited Disposed
EXPLORATION SUCCESS – BACKED BY A PROVEN TRACK RECORD
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S&P Global
Ringfencing incremental capital for brownfield drilling and associated ore reserve development…
…to improve ore-body knowledge and planning, and more reliable longer-term forecasting.
Balance sheet stabilisation and reinvestment Reserve growth
STRUCTURALLY POISED TO SHIFT DOWN THE COST CURVE
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Source: Company reports, Wood Mackenzie
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Spot
A PREMIER GOLD INVESTMENT
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Company reports, Bloomberg, 6 September 2019
• Reserve conversion priority
• Improve ore body confidence
• Improve mine lives
• Strong liquidity• Vastly improved
leverage
• Strong margin focus• 15% IRR at $1,200/oz• 1.0x ND/EBITDA target
• Asset sales• Obuasi restart• Cost improvements• Reserve growth• Balance sheet improving
• Streamlining underway• Obuasi restart in Q4• Robust pipeline
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Production - FY18/19 Koz
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Market Capitalization $m
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AEM KL
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KGC
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GFI
EV/EBITDA FY1
Average 8.0x
Focus on Reserve Growth
Robust Balance Sheet
Disciplined Capital Allocation CatalystsImproving
Portfolio