UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 17, 2012
Commission File Number 1-14846
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
(Name of registrant)
76 Jeppe Street
Newtown, 2001
(P.O. Box 62117, Marshalltown, 2107)
South Africa
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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No X
Enclosure: Press release
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI ANNOUNCES BOARD APPOINTMENT
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa \ Reg. No. 1944/017354/06)
ISIN No. ZAE000043485 – JSE share code: ANG \ CUSIP: 035128206 – NYSE share code: AU
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa \ Reg. No. 1944/017354/06)
ISIN No. ZAE000043485 – JSE share code: ANG \ CUSIP: 035128206 – NYSE share code: AU
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
News Release
17 May 2012
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI ANNOUNCES BOARD APPOINTMENT
AngloGold Ashanti is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Michael James Kirkwood as an
independent non-executive director to its Board of Directors with effect from 1 June 2012.
Mr Kirkwood (AB, Stanford, Engineering Economics) is currently the Chairman of Circle Holdings plc
(a London listed healthcare group) and of Ondra Partners, an independent financial advisory firm.
Additionally he is a non-executive director of Eros International plc (a London AIM listed international
media company) and of UK Financial Investments Ltd (the government entity established to manage
the public ownership in UK banks). He is a highly experienced and respected banker who worked at
the highest level in Citigroup during his 30 year career with the bank.
Mr Tito Mboweni, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said: "It is with delight that I welcome
Mr Kirkwood to the Board of Directors of AngloGold Ashanti Limited. His vast experience in the
international financial arena will enhance the skills set of the board to the benefit of the company and
stakeholders alike. We look forward to working with him as we continue the journey of making this
company one of the best and most successful mining companies in the world."
independent non-executive director to its Board of Directors with effect from 1 June 2012.
Mr Kirkwood (AB, Stanford, Engineering Economics) is currently the Chairman of Circle Holdings plc
(a London listed healthcare group) and of Ondra Partners, an independent financial advisory firm.
Additionally he is a non-executive director of Eros International plc (a London AIM listed international
media company) and of UK Financial Investments Ltd (the government entity established to manage
the public ownership in UK banks). He is a highly experienced and respected banker who worked at
the highest level in Citigroup during his 30 year career with the bank.
Mr Tito Mboweni, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said: "It is with delight that I welcome
Mr Kirkwood to the Board of Directors of AngloGold Ashanti Limited. His vast experience in the
international financial arena will enhance the skills set of the board to the benefit of the company and
stakeholders alike. We look forward to working with him as we continue the journey of making this
company one of the best and most successful mining companies in the world."
ENDS
Contacts
Tel:
E-mail:
Alan Fine (Media)
+27 (0) 11 637- 6383
/
+27 (0) 83 250 0757
afine@anglogoldashanti.com
Chris Nthite (Media)
+27 (0) 11 637 6388
/
+27 (0) 83 301 2481
cnthite@anglogoldashanti.com
Mike Bedford (Investors)
+27 (0) 11 637 6273
/
+27 (0) 82 3748820
mbedford@anglogoldashanti.com
Stewart Bailey (Investors)
+1 212 836 4303
/
+1 646 338 4337
sbailey@anglogoldashanti.com
Certain statements made in this communication, 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, growth prospects and outlook of
AngloGold Ashanti’s operations, individually or in the aggregate, including the completion and commencement 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 expenditure and the outcome and consequence of any potential or pending litigation or regulatory proceedings or environmental
issues, are forward-looking statements or forecasts 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 or 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 and market conditions, success of business and operating initiatives,
changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions including environmental approvals and actions, fluctuations in gold prices and
exchange rates, and business and operational risk management. For a discussion of certain of these and other factors, refer to AngloGold Ashanti's annual
report for the year ended 31 December 2011, which was distributed to shareholders on 4 April 2012 and the company’s 2011 annual report on Form 20-F,
which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the United States on 23 April 2012. 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, stakeholders 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 today’s date 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.
for the gold mining industry, expectations regarding gold prices, production, cash costs and other operating results, growth prospects and outlook of
AngloGold Ashanti’s operations, individually or in the aggregate, including the completion and commencement 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 expenditure and the outcome and consequence of any potential or pending litigation or regulatory proceedings or environmental
issues, are forward-looking statements or forecasts 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 or 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 and market conditions, success of business and operating initiatives,
changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions including environmental approvals and actions, fluctuations in gold prices and
exchange rates, and business and operational risk management. For a discussion of certain of these and other factors, refer to AngloGold Ashanti's annual
report for the year ended 31 December 2011, which was distributed to shareholders on 4 April 2012 and the company’s 2011 annual report on Form 20-F,
which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the United States on 23 April 2012. 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, stakeholders 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 today’s date 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.
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.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Date: May 17, 2012
By:
/s/ L Eatwell
Name:
L EATWELL
Title: Company Secretary
Title: Company Secretary