Au - AngloGold Diggers Presentation 2013_Final

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1 DIGGERS & DEALERS FORUM AUGUST 5, 2013 Graham Ehm EVP Australia, Group Planning & Technical 1 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 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 and dispositions, AngloGold Ashanti’s liquidity and capital resources and capital expenditures and the outcome and consequence of any potential or pending litigation or regulatory proceedings or environmental 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 the document entitled “Risk factors related to AngloGold Ashanti’s suite of 2012 reports” on the AngloGold Ashanti online corporate report website at www.aga-reports.com. 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. AngloGold Ashanti posts information that is important to investors on the main page of its website at www.anglogoldashanti.com and under the “Investors” tab on the main page. This information is updated regularly. Investors should visit this website to obtain important information about AngloGold Ashanti. Disclaimer

Transcript of Au - AngloGold Diggers Presentation 2013_Final

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    DIGGERS & DEALERS FORUM AUGUST 5, 2013 Graham Ehm EVP Australia, Group Planning & Technical

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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 mining industry, expectations regarding gold prices, production, cash costs and other operating

    results, return on equity, productivity improvements, growth prospects and outlook of AngloGold Ashantis operations, individually or in the aggregate, including the achievement of project milestones, commencement and completion of commercial operations of certain

    of AngloGold Ashantis exploration and production projects and the completion of acquisitions and dispositions, AngloGold Ashantis liquidity and capital resources and capital expenditures and the outcome and consequence of any potential or pending litigation or

    regulatory proceedings or environmental issues, are forward-looking statements regarding AngloGold Ashantis 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 Ashantis 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 the document entitled Risk factors related to AngloGold Ashantis suite of 2012 reports on the AngloGold Ashanti online corporate report website at www.aga-reports.com. These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause AngloGold Ashantis 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. AngloGold Ashanti posts information that is important to investors on the main

    page of its website at www.anglogoldashanti.com and under the Investors tab on the main page. This information is updated regularly. Investors should visit this website to obtain important information about AngloGold Ashanti.

    Disclaimer

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    South Africa(a)

    30%

    Continental Africa38%

    Australia7%

    Americas25%

    2012 production

    South Africa42%

    Continental Africa33%

    Australia9%

    Americas16%

    AngloGold Ashanti - global footprint

    An extensive global operational and exploration footprint

    ...provides a wealth of flexible options across four continents.

    2009 production

    (a) If adjusted for the estimated 235,000 oz of lost production due to the unprotected strike action, South

    Africa would have been approximately 36% of production in 2012

    (b) Based on 2012 disclosed mineral reserves on an attributable basis

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    Portfolio regeneration

    New projects expected to improve overall portfolio quality and cash generation

    while average costs benefit from rationalisation and sale of high-cost assets.

    Average

    Cost

    Average

    Grade

    Tropicana

    Kibali

    CC&V

    Expected low cost production

    Asset sales

    Assets or mining areas closed or

    placed on care and maintenance

    Portfolio restructuring

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    Low cost production Tropicana (70% AGA)

    On track and on budget to pour gold in the September quarter

    from our first greenfield development in more than a decade.

    Project schedule

    Feasibility

    study Construction Ramp up

    Full

    production

    Feasibility study

    completed; project

    approved Q4-10

    Q4 10

    Commissioning underway

    Mine life (approved project) of 10+ years

    Remains on budget

    Q3 13

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    Low cost production Kibali (45% AGA)

    A second greenfield development moving quickly to production

    expected to contribute additional higher-quality ounces.

    Project schedule

    Located in the DRC

    JV with Randgold and DRC Govt

    Project on budget and on schedule with USD366m spent by end of 2012(a)

    Open-pit mining exceeding planned tonnage and grade

    Approved Q2 2012

    Feasibility

    study Construction Ramp up

    Full

    production

    Q1 12

    Village

    resettlement

    completed

    (a) As per available 20F disclosures

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    Additional production CC&V Mine Life Extension 2 (100% AGA)

    On track and on budget

    to extend the life of our key North American asset.

    Project schedule

    c.USD100m spent as at end of 2012(a)

    Engineering and design largely complete

    Purchasing of the major mill equipment packages is nearly complete

    Contract awarded for construction of the Squaw Gulch Valley Leach Facility

    Feasibility

    study Construction Ramp up

    Full

    production

    Approved;

    earthworks started

    during final phase

    of permitting

    Q1 13

    (a) As per available 20F disclosures

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    This is a potential game changer for South African mining

    and is progressing towards commercial application.

    Developing prototype of key technologies to

    potentially automate parts of AngloGold Ashantis deep-level underground mining operations

    This technology has the potential to improve

    productivity by reducing mining of waste and

    extracting mainly gold-bearing reef

    Could lead to opportunities to produce gold from

    high-grade shaft pillars where development is

    largely done

    Four additional 30m holes completed during Q1,

    2013

    Design of first production machine underway

    Two long holes successfully filled with Ultra High

    Strength Backfill show viability of technology

    Focus is now on linking the technologies into a

    commercially viable, integrated production system

    Technology initiative in-stope reef boring

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    Atlantis

    Mark II

    4.5d

    3.2d Atlantis

    Mark III

    2d

    Future

    Rig

    1d

    Auto loading

    Ore handling

    Self aligning

    Mobile

    Disc cutting

    Physical breaking

    Cutter life

    Atlantis

    7d

    Process optimization

    More shifts

    Higher power

    Single pass

    Raise-

    bore

    Theory

    7d

    30d

    21d

    14d

    7d

    Days to drill a 30m long hole

    Current

    performance

    Current Machine being designed

    Technology initiative in-stope reef boring

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    Technology initiative Sunrise Dam

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    Technology initiative Sunrise Dam underground RC drilling

    Intensive development of GQ started in 2012.

    Success of RC drilling for grade control in the open pit

    applied to underground

    Underground RC trials in October 2012 gave excellent

    preliminary results

    3-4 times faster than diamond drilling

    Increased sample volume and density

    High quality assay data for robust grade control modelling

    Moved to full RC Grade Control in November 2012

    ...converting resource into reserve quickly.

    GQ Orebody

    900m

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    2075

    Section at 99520N

    60m

    Technology initiative Sunrise Dam optimised stoping

    Drives not

    required

    New grade control approach suits bulk mining .

    ...leading to potential significant savings in underground development costs.

    Infill with production holes after sampling

    Conditional simulation with stope optimisation enables a lower cost, bulk mining approach

    115mm RC holes have the ability to drill 60m, removing the need for intermediate levels

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    Tropicana Gold Mine project parameters*

    Capital Cost: A$820-A$845 million

    Annual Production first three years: 470,000-

    490,000 ounces

    LOM Production: 3.6 million ounces

    Cash Costs first three years: A$590/oz-A$630/oz

    LOM Cash Costs: A$710/oz-730/oz

    Ore Reserves (as at December 31, 2011): 3.91 Moz

    Mineral Resource (as at December 31, 2012): 7.89

    Moz

    Mining Methods: Conventional open cut with

    potential for future underground mining

    Plant Throughput: 5.8 million tonnes per annum (5.5

    Mtpa on fresh material)

    * 100% project updated August 2013

    Tropicana Mine Site

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    Tropicana Gold Mine status

    All permitting and approvals in place

    Commissioning of dry and wet plant underway

    Power house commissioned and TSF construction completed

    Full operating team in place and mobilised to site in the June quarter along with the EPCM commissioning team

    Procurement of capital and operating spares completed

    Mining celebrated one year anniversary in July, 2013

    Third Macmahon fleet commissioned in July

    Ore for oxide commissioning phase stockpiled and initial grade control results in line with resource model

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    Tropicana Gold Mine - status

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    Tropicana Gold Mine - status

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    Tropicana innovation mine geology

    Grade control sample logistics

    TRADITIONAL PROCESS

    improved safety, productivity and less errors.

    Sampling Samples

    Picked Up Samples

    Transported Samples Resorted

    SDO Created

    Samples Picked Up

    Samples Transported

    Samples Resorted/

    Reconciled

    Samples loaded into

    Racks

    Samples loaded into

    Ovens

    Sent Offsite

    TROPICANA PROCESS

    .links evaluation, short to medium term scheduling, production and processing.

    Integrated

    Planning Model

    Automated Sample Prep/ Geomet

    Integrated Planning Model

    Scheduling Mining/ Minestar Processing

    GC/ Geomet Models

    UC Resource Model

    Mine Blocks Exploration Model

    GC Au

    Recovery

    WAD Cyanide Consumption

    Mine Block Au

    Sulphur %/ AMD GC Au 90% percentile

    GC Au 10% percentile

    Penetration Rates

    XRF

    Digger Productivity

    Hardness

    Hardness

    Exp Au

    Schedule Compliance

    Planned Mining

    Rocktype

    Regolith

    Profitability

    Tropicana innovation integrated planning

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    Drill

    Excavator Trucks

    CAT MineStar technology components

    real time tracking of work execution, material movement, HME asset management.

    Tropicana innovation mining

    Tropicana innovation maintenance

    Asset Availability

    Spares Profile

    Labor Profile

    Critical Failure Modes

    Plant Availability & Capacity

    Shutdown evaluation

    Use of stockpiles/buffers

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    CIL

    Primary

    Crusher

    Coarse Ore

    Stockpile Secondary

    Crusher

    HPGR Feed Bin

    Fine Ore Stockpile Ball Mill

    TSF

    Over Size Ore

    Stockpile

    Phase 1

    HPGR

    oxide ore commissioning of primary crusher

    Tropicana Gold Mine ore commissioning

    CIL

    Primary

    Crusher

    Coarse Ore

    Stockpile Secondary

    Crusher

    HPGR Feed Bin

    Fine Ore Stockpile Ball Mill

    TSF

    Over Size Ore

    Stockpile

    Phase 2

    HPGR

    oxide ore commissioning of circuit, HPGR bypassed

    Tropicana Gold Mine ore commissioning

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    Primary

    Crusher

    Coarse Ore

    Stockpile Secondary

    Crusher

    HPGR Feed Bin

    Fine Ore Stockpile Ball Mill

    CIL TSF

    Over Size Ore

    Stockpile

    Phase 3

    HPGR

    fresh ore commissioning full circuit

    Tropicana Gold Mine ore commissioning

    Primary

    Crusher

    Coarse Ore

    Stockpile Secondary

    Crusher

    HPGR Feed Bin

    Fine Ore Stockpile Ball Mill

    CIL TSF

    Over Size Ore

    Stockpile

    Phase 3

    HPGR

    Tropicana Gold Mine ore commissioning

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    Tropicana Gold Mine ramp up

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    South Africa(a)

    30%

    Continental Africa38%

    Australia7%

    Americas25%

    South Africa42%

    Continental Africa33%

    Australia9%

    Americas16%

    (a) If adjusted for the estimated 235,000 oz of lost production due to the unprotected strike action, South

    Africa would have been approximately 36% of production in 2012

    (b) Based on 2012 disclosed mineral reserves on an attributable basis

    Conclusion