Company Research Report: AngloGold Ashanti
Company Overview
Name
AngloGold Ashanti plc
Mission
Our vision is to be the leading mining company, empowering people and advancing societies through responsible gold mining.
Foundation and Founders
- Founded: June 1998
- Founders: Formed through the consolidation of the gold interests of Anglo American Corporation of South Africa Limited (AAC) and its associated companies.
Key People
- Chief Executive Officer: Alberto Calderon
- Chief Financial Officer: Gillian Doran
- Chairperson: Jochen Tilk
- Other Key Executives:
- Lisa Ali, Chief People Officer
- Stewart Bailey, Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer
- Terry Briggs, Chief Development Officer
- Marcelo Godoy, Chief Technology Officer
- Richard Jordinson, Chief Operating Officer
- Lizelle Marwick, Chief Legal Officer
Headquarters
- Principal Executive Office: 4th Floor, Communications House, South Street, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey, TW18 4PR, United Kingdom
- Group Headquarters: 6363 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 1000, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, United States
Number of Employees
- Average Number of Employees (2023): 33,658 (including contractors)
Revenue
No information is available
Notable Achievements
- Gold Production (2023): 2.635Moz
- Silver Production (2023): 4.4Moz
- Market Capitalisation (2023): $7.8 billion
- Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource (2023): 59.9 Moz (gold)
- Inferred Mineral Resource (2023): 46.4 Moz (gold)
Products
Key Products
- Gold
- Primary product of AngloGold Ashanti.
Characteristics
- AngloGold Ashanti operates a diverse portfolio of high-quality operations, projects and exploration activities across nine countries on four continents.
Key Features
- Measured and Indicated Mineral Reserves: 59.9 Moz (as of 31 December 2023)
- Inferred Mineral Reserves: 46.4 Moz (as of 31 December 2023)
Recent Developments
Key Events
- HY 2024 Earnings Release: Published on 6 August 2024 for the six months ended 30 June 2024.
- Corporate Restructuring (2023): Completed September 2023, marking a significant restructuring including a primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
Partnerships
- University of Fort Hare Partnership: June 2024, an agreement on academic partnership.
- MOUs and Collaborative Initiatives:
- Signed MoUs enhancing SME development and social economic development in host communities.
New Products and Features
- North Bullfrog Project: First-time Mineral Reserve declared after the successful completion of a Feasibility Study.
- Exploration Initiatives: Extensive exploration drilling at Nevada projects, delivering notable achievements, particularly in the Merlin deposit.
Key Product Launch
No information is available
Features Added to Existing Products
- Increased Resource Estimation: Successful exploration resulting in a substantial first-time declaration of 9.1Moz Inferred Mineral Resource at the Merlin deposit.
- Operational Enhancements: Notable ongoing improvements in mining and processing technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Additional Relevant Information
Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Performance
- Environmental Stewardship:
- Reduction in GHG emissions and increased water reuse
- Social Responsibility:
- Significant community investments and procurement with local suppliers
- Governance:
- Robust governance structures and compliance with global ESG standards
Historical Background
- Formation: AngloGold Limited (1998) and merger with Ashanti Goldfields (2004).
- Evolution: From its South African roots, it expanded globally, focusing on streamlining and enhancing its portfolio through acquisitions and sales.
Sustainability Initiatives
- Sustainability Report: Comprehensive overview of external principles, charters, standards, and frameworks AngloGold Ashanti adheres to.
- Social Investments: Over $18 million invested in community development in 2023.
Focus on Innovation
- Green and Brownfield Explorations: Significant investments in both greenfield (new) and brownfield (existing) sites to sustain long-term value creation.
Conclusion
AngloGold Ashanti remains a key player in the global gold mining industry with a robust focus on sustainability, innovation, and community engagement. With a geographically diverse portfolio and constant improvement in operational efficiencies, the company continues to advance towards its vision of being a leading mining company.