AngloGold Ashanti updates second quarter guidance

On 31 March 2009 AngloGold Ashanti guided second quarter production of 1.140Moz, with cash costs in a range of $465/oz to $485/oz, depending on currency assumptions. The company will report production of 1.127Moz for the second quarter, 1% below forecast, with cash costs within the guided range.

The slightly lower production is due to a number of safety-related stoppages at the Vaal River mines, and the closure on 22 May of Savuka mine due to a series of seismic events which damaged the sub-shaft infrastructure, as previously disclosed. Offsetting these production shortfalls are improved performances from Obuasi in Ghana and Geita in Tanzania, together with continued strong performances from Mponeng and TauTona in South Africa and the company's South American operations. The other operations in Africa, Australia and North America performed in line with expectations.

AngloGold Ashanti will release full second quarter results on 31 July 2009.

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