
Annual Report
2024
Mining to empower people
and advance societies
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Messages from AngloGold Ashanti leadership
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Compensation and Human Resources Committee Chairperson’s statement
Albert GarnerREAD MESSAGE: Compensation and Human Resources Committee Chairperson’s statement

2024
a snapshot
Production and cash cost guidance achieved owing to overall strong operational performance
Free cash flow APM
$942m
Free cash flow apm
Total cash costs APM
$1,157/oz
Cash costs apm
Dividends declared
$439m
Dividends declared
Revenue from product sales
$5.8bn
Revenue from product sales
Adjusted EBITDA APM
$2.75bn
Adjusted EBITDA apm
All-in sustaining costsAPM
$1,611/oz
All-in sustaining costs
Adjusted net debt APM to adjusted EBITDAAPM
0.21
Adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA
TRIFR per million hours worked
0.98
TRIFR per million hours worked

Growth
In November 2024, AngloGold Ashanti acquired gold mining and exploration company Centamin plc whose assets include:
- Sukari, an operating gold mine in Egypt with potential to produce around 500,000oz annually
- Doropo, a greenfield project in Côte d’Ivoire
- The ABC exploration project in Côte d’Ivoire
- Various exploration leases in Egypt’s Eastern Desert
At 31 December 2024, the Centamin assets contributed a gold Mineral Reserve of 4.1Moz and a Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource of 2.9Moz and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 2.4Moz to AngloGold Ashanti.
Note:
APM refers to “alternative performance measures”, which are non-IFRS or Non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are:
- All-in sustaining costs and all-in costs
- Total cash costs
- Average gold price received per ounce
- Sustaining capital expenditure
- Non-sustaining expenditure
- Adjusted EBITDA
- Adjusted net debt
- Free cash flow
For more information on each of these measures, indicated by APM in the report, and how they are defined and calculated, see Alternative performance measures (in the company notes).
Our footprint

Gold produced
2.66Moz
People employed (1) (4) (5)
39,484
Net cash inflow (2) (3) (4) (5)
$2,215m
Capital expenditure (4) (5)
$1,215m
Mineral Reserve (5)
31.25Moz
Community investment (4) (5)
$20.64m
Notes:
- (a) Includes the Silicon and Merlin deposits
- (b) Sterling includes the Crown Block
- (c) Archean-Birimian Contact (ABC) exploration programme
- (d) Operated by Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick)
(e) Acquired by AngloGold Ashanti through the acquisition of Centamin in November 2024
- (1) Average employed, includes contractors
- (2) Includes dividends from joint ventures
- (3) The sum of net cash inflows from operations offset by net operational cash outflows associated with projects
- (4) Includes corporate and non-gold producing subsidiaries
- (5) Includes projects
Strategy
Successful delivery on our strategy involves optimising and balancing the use of resource inputs to enhance positive outcomes and impacts, in the context of our external operating environment and resulting uncertainties, risks and material issues. Our strategic focus areas and related objectives are:
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Prioritise people, safety, health and sustainability
HOW WE DELIVERED: Prioritise people, safety, health and sustainabilityThis is the foundation of our business and strategy, ensuring alignment between our values and corporate citizenship responsibilities on the one hand, and the business’s long-term growth, sustainability and profitability on the other.
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Maintain financial flexibility
HOW WE DELIVERED: Maintain financial flexibilityFinancial flexibility facilitates access to funding to weather periods of low gold prices, to reward shareholders and to act on strategic opportunities throughout the economic cycle.
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Optimise overhead, costs and capital expenditure
HOW WE DELIVERED: Optimise overhead, costs and capital expenditureSystems are in place to ensure investment and spending are optimally structured and aligned with core business objectives.
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Improve portfolio quality
HOW WE DELIVERED: Improve portfolio qualityWe actively manage our asset portfolio to improve the overall mix of our production base as we strive for a competitive business valuation. This is key to unlocking the full underlying value of the portfolio. We continue to invest in upgrading the overall quality and longevity of our portfolio.
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Maintain long-term optionality
HOW WE DELIVERED: Maintain long-term optionalityContinually replenishing and increasing our Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve pipeline helps to sustain the business over time. By discovering, acquiring, developing and exploiting viable orebodies sustainably and efficiently, AngloGold Ashanti positions itself to create long-term value.
Governance & Leadership
as at 26 March 2025
The AngloGold Ashanti Board comprises the Chairperson, the Lead Independent Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Independent Non-Executive Directors. Membership and biographical information for the board and executive management team as at 26 March 2025 is available below.
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Independent Non-Executive Directors
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Executive Directors
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Stewart Bailey (51)
See biography: Stewart Bailey (51)Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer
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Executive management
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Executive Directors
Financials
$m | |||
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2024 | 2023 | ||
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Revenue
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5,793 | 4,582 | |
Bullion sales | 5,359 | 4,213 | |
Concentrate sales | 314 | 267 | |
By-product revenue | 120 | 102 |
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Cost of sales
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3,726 | 3,541 | |
Of which: | |||
Operating costs† | 2,665 | 2,680 | |
Royalties† | 246 | 190 | |
Amortisation | 752 | 658 |
† Incorporated into Cash costs
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Expenses
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395 | 978 | |
Of which: | |||
Net impairment, asset derecognition and disposal | (58) | 221 | |
Corporate restructuring costs | — | 314 | |
Other expenses/income | 144 | 104 | |
Associates and JV profit | (155) | (207) |
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Taxation
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623 | 285 | |
Current tax | 454 | 217 | |
Deferred tax | 169 | 68 |
Profit for the period
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1,049 | (222) | |
Of which: | |||
Basic earnings (loss) per share (US cents) | 233 | (56) | |
Headline earnings (loss) per share (US cents) | 221 | (11) | |
Of which equity shareholders received ($m) | 1,004 | (235) |
* Our financial results are prepared in accordance with IFRS, see note 1 to the Group financial statements, page 153 for further information. The detailed reconciliations of our alternative performance measures (APMs) are set out under Other information on pages 232–247.
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2024 | 2023 | ||
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Total assets
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13,157 | 8,175 | |
Of which: | |||
Tangible assets | 8,512 | 4,419 | |
Inventory | 1,213 | 831 | |
Cash | 1,425 | 964 |
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Total liabilities▲
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4,644 | 4,435 | |
Borrowings | 1,984 | 2,239 | |
Environmental rehabilitation | 700 | 625 |
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Total equity▲
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8,513 | 3,740 | |
Total return to shareholders | 25% | (3)% | |
Total dividends per share (US cents) | 91c | 23c |
▲ Leverage cover (adjusted net debtAPM/adjusted EBITDAAPM) = 0.21 x
Centamin acquisition
At 31 December 2024, the balance sheet reflected the acquisition by AngloGold Ashanti of Centamin whose primary asset is the Sukari gold mine in Egypt. The acquisition, which was completed on 22 November 2024, was for a consideration of approximately $2.2bn, comprising a combination of AngloGold Ashanti shares and cash. The provisional fair value of material assets acquired, and material liabilities assumed at the acquisition date on a provisional basis was as follows:
US dollar millions | 2024 |
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Assets | |
Tangible assets | 3,677 |
Right-of-use assets | 4 |
Inventories | 330 |
Trade and other receivables | 56 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 216 |
Liabilities | |
Environmental rehabilitation and other provisions | (51) |
Lease liabilities | (4) |
Trade and other payables | (118) |
Net identifiable assets | 4,110 |
Total consideration paid | (2,226) |
Non-controlling interest | 1,884 |
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Cash flow from/used in: | 2024 | 2023 | |
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Operating activities
103%
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1,968 | 971 | |
Of which: | |||
Cash generated from operations | 2,063 | 871 | |
Taxation paid | (189) | (116) |
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Investing activities
15%
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762 | 897 | |
Of which: | |||
Capital expenditure | 1,090 | 1,042 | |
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired | (68) | — | |
Repayment of loans advanced to JVs | (149) | — | |
Other investments and assets acquired | 30 | — |
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Financing activities
736%
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727 | 87 | |
Of which: | |||
Repayment of borrowings | 909 | 87 | |
Interest on borrowings | 126 | 111 | |
Proceeds from borrowings | (655) | (343) |
Net cash movement | 479 | (13) | |
Translation | (37) | (138) | |
Cash balance at the beginning of the year | 955 | 1,106 | |
Cash balance at year end | 1,397* | 955 |
* Comprises cash and cash equivalents of $1,425m less bank overdraft of $28m
New dividend policy improves competitiveness
As a result of improved operational fundamentals, a robust balance sheet, and increased confidence in the Company’s outlook, the Board has approved a revised dividend policy aimed at delivering enhanced and sustainable shareholder returns. Under the new policy, AngloGold Ashanti will target a 50% payout of free cash flowAPM, where free cash flowAPM is defined as operating cash flow less capital expenditure of managed operations, subject to maintaining an adjusted net debtAPM to adjusted EBITDAAPM ratio of 1x.
Additionally, the revised policy introduces a base dividend of $0.50 per share per annum, payable in quarterly increments of $0.125 per share. This base dividend represents the minimum payout ensuring a stable return to shareholders through commodity price cycles. This enhanced policy reflects the Company’s commitment to strong capital discipline, financial resilience, and the delivery of long-term value to shareholders, while providing greater predictability and downside protection in varying market conditions. The new policy is an important part of a balanced capital allocation framework. The leverage target — a maximum of 1x adjusted net debtAPM to adjusted EBITDAAPM, through the cycle — remains unchanged, as does ensuring a well capitalised portfolio and the ability to fund growth projects.
New capital allocation framework
More generous dividend policy affirms strong cash flow generation and positive outlook
(1) Free cash flow APM is equal to operating cash flow less capital expenditure.
Growing margins and shareholder returns
2025 | 2026 | ||
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Gold production (koz) | Group: Total gold production | 2,900 – 3,225 | 2,900 – 3,225 |
Managed operations | 2,590 – 2,885 | ||
Non-managed joint ventures | 310 – 340 | ||
Africa (2) | 1,935 – 2,160 | ||
Australia | 500 – 550 | ||
Americas | 465 – 515 | ||
Costs(1) ($/oz) | Group: All-in sustaining costsAPM | 1,580 – 1,705 | 1,580 – 1,705 |
Managed operations | 1,600 – 1,725 | ||
Non-managed joint ventures | 1,160 – 1,260 | ||
Africa (2) | 1,530 | ||
Australia | 1,700 | ||
Americas | 1,700 | ||
Group: Total cash costsAPM | 1,125 – 1,225 | 1,125 – 1,225 | |
Managed operations | 1,130 – 1,230 | ||
Non-managed joint ventures | 970 – 1,050 | ||
Africa (2) | 1,090 | ||
Australia | 1,425 | ||
Americas | 1,225 | ||
Capital expenditure (1)(2)($m) | Group: Total capital expenditure | 1,620 – 1,770 | 1,710 – 1,860 |
Managed operations | 1,505 – 1,635 | ||
Non-managed joint ventures | 115 – 135 | ||
Group: Sustaining capital expenditureAPM | 1,085 – 1,185 | 1,085 – 1,185 | |
Managed operations | 1,035 – 1,125 | ||
Non-managed joint ventures | 50 – 60 | ||
Group: Non-sustaining capital expenditureAPM | 535 – 585 | 625 – 675 | |
Managed operations | 470 – 510 | ||
Non-managed joint ventures | 65 – 75 |
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The Company is not providing quantitative reconciliations to the most directly comparable IFRS measures for its Non-GAAP financial guidance shown above in reliance on the exception provided by Rule 100(a)(2) of Regulation G because the reconciliations cannot be performed without unreasonable efforts as such IFRS measures cannot be reliably estimated due to their dependence on future uncertainties and adjusting items, including, among other factors, changes in economic, social, political and market conditions, including these related to inflation or international conflicts, 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, any supply chain disruptions, any public health crises, pandemics or epidemics, and other business and operational risks and challenges and other factors, including mining accidents, that the Company cannot reasonably predict at this time but which may be material.
Outlook economic assumptions for 2025 guidance are as follows: A$0.65/$, BRL5.88/$, AP1,099/$, ZAR18.00/$ and Brent $75/bbl. Outlook economic assumptions for 2026 guidance are as follows: $0.67/A$, BRL5.96/$, AP1,254/$, ZAR18.00/$ and Brent $70/bbl.
Cost and capital forecast ranges for 2025 are expressed in “nominal” terms. “Nominal” cash flows are current price term cash flows that have been inflated into future value, using an appropriate “inflation” rate. Cost and capital forecast ranges for 2026 are expressed in “real” terms. “Real” cash flows are adjusted for “inflation” in order to reflect the change in value of money over time. Estimates assume neither operational or labour interruptions or power disruptions, nor further changes to asset portfolio and/or operating mines and have not been reviewed by AngloGold Ashanti’s external auditors. Other unknown or unpredictable factors, or factors outside the Company’s control, including inflationary pressures on its cost base, could also have material adverse effects on AngloGold Ashanti’s future results and no assurance can be given that any expectations expressed by AngloGold Ashanti will prove to have been correct. Measures taken at AngloGold Ashanti’s operations together with AngloGold Ashanti’s business continuity plans aim to enable its operations to deliver in line with its production targets. Actual results could differ from guidance and any deviations may be significant. Please refer to the Risk Factors section in AngloGold Ashanti’s annual report on Form 20-F for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and AngloGold Ashanti’s annual report on Form 20-F for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 to be filed with the SEC.
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Includes Sukari.